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Question 16 of 31 for our Graphic Design Mock Interview

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Question 16 of 31

What do you think makes a good designer?

The interviewer asks this question because you will likely answer it by sharing your own traits as a designer. It is an indirect way of asking you about your approach to design. The interviewer can compare your perspective with their own and it can ultimately be a question that speaks to your fit in their agency/company.

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  • 16. What do you think makes a good designer?

      Why the Interviewer Asks This Question

      The interviewer asks this question because you will likely answer it by sharing your own traits as a designer. It is an indirect way of asking you about your approach to design. The interviewer can compare your perspective with their own and it can ultimately be a question that speaks to your fit in their agency/company.

      Written by Gentry Edwards on January 28th, 2022

      Focus Your Answer On

      Focus your answer on the behavioral traits of a designer versus skillset. Good design isn't about being an expert in Adobe illustrator, it's about creating a design that fulfills the goal of a project.

      Written by Gentry Edwards on January 28th, 2022

      What You Need to Know

      This is another question that speaks to the importance of researching the agency/company. Understanding the kind of work they create will give you insight into what they consider "good design" which you can use to tailor your answer on what makes a good designer. Many interviewees will want to talk about how creative they are because they think that is what makes a good designer. However, it isn't about being incredibly creative, it is about creating design deliverables that fulfill the goals outlined by a client or contained in a creative brief.

      Written by Gentry Edwards on January 28th, 2022

      What makes a good designer? Example

      A good designer is someone who asks questions and focuses on the goals of the design. Design should be purposeful and thoughtful. A strong skill set and creative ideas are important, but it is ultimately about creating design that takes into account everything laid out in the creative brief.

      Written by Gentry Edwards on January 28th, 2022