Graphic Designer Spotlight – Xozan (Swojan Newa)
Xozan (Swojan Newa)
I have created designs since I was 16 years old. I was inspired by several designers like Paul Rand, Mike Shinodoa (Rapper of Linkin Park) etc. Then I slowly changed my hobby into professional life.
I started working as Logo designer when I was 18. I worked for 2 years in UK based Logo Design Company whose 80% clients were from USA. Then, finally, I quit and started working as freelancer so that I would able to give much more time to my studies too!
My favorite part of graphic \ logo design is brainstorming with myself to create the concept of design and the finishing part. I love the finishing part because it makes me feel quite relaxed.
If I have to choose an opportunity to work for an event or individual, I would definitely choose event because an event represent large number of people where they can see my creativity. In other words, it is like I’m getting paid and at the same time marketing my work. But it doesn’t mean I am neglecting an individual client. Every client is equally important.
I would like to suggest to my peers; work hard, love what you are doing, and networking is the most important part to get more and more clients.
There are lots of people indirectly helped me or in better word, inspired me to shape myself and some of them are: Chris Spooner of Spoongraphics, David Airey of logo design love, Fabio Sasso of Abduzeedo, Jacob Cass of Just Creative Design etc…
When looking for ways to spark my creativity, I usually go through different websites via google to get the ideas flowing. But guys copying others concept is really unfair to yourself and your creativity. I would never copy another person’s concept.
Besides design, I love listening to music, meeting people from different parts of world, that’s why I choose hotel management.
Finally, I target myself to stand up as renowned graphic designer, blogger and businessman.
Best Regards,
Xozan (Swojan Newa)
www.xozan.com
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