Center Stage is where we, The Connector, introduce to you a face you may have seen around campus, but never really knew much about or what they do. It is an opportunity for students on and off campus to connect and network with each other, as well as know what everyone else is up to. This week, we’re getting to know Samira Rahimi, a MFA Motion Media Design student that will be graduating this Spring 2014 quarter. Take a moment to share in this insightful interview with her.
How would you describe your aesthetic?
I am not following any specific theme but I do love to create my artwork as original as possible. One way to achieve this goal is to think wild and barrier-free like a fine artist but also meaningful and communicative. This distinction has been well said by Donald Judd, “Design has to work, Art does not.” That’s what makes this profession more challenging, but also unique.
What inspires your work?
I get inspired more through social experiments and visual studies about people and whom I’m designing for, rather than looking at other people’s designs.
There are tons of successful designers, out there but I personally believe that observing other people’s designs may marginalize the original aspect of my design. However, a thorough understanding of prior art is very beneficial during the design process to avoid any repetition in design.
What’s your work pattern?
I drink tea a lot throughout the day. When I am working, I distract myself from what I am focusing on for about a minute or so in order to refresh my eyes.
What’s your dream job and why?
I have set short-term and long-term goals to achieve in my life but there is no dream job, like a destination, for me. As a young designer, I have set a plan to study and focus on a new subject almost every three years. For instance, after I earned my BFA in graphic design, I began to study motion graphics for three years. Then I pursued my plan in digital publishing and, apparently, the next is going to be programming.
To me, living as a designer is a journey and I love to enjoy every moment of it. The result would come based upon how you serve, grow and pass the journey.
To see Samira Rahimi’s portfolio of work, visit her site at http://www.behance.net/samirarahimi.
