During Joe’s guest speaker session, he spoke about his reasoning behind transitioning from Amazon to Microsoft. Although both companies offer substantial financial gain, that was not at the core of his rationalization for leaving Amazon. It was more about the intrinsic value and meaningfulness behind the work that he was engaged in, sensitive to the purpose and function of his job title. And at Microsoft, they create goods and services that help a person realize their greater potential. That resonated with me.
As I develop my skill sets and learn more about my place in the world of graphic design, my sincere hope is that I will be able to focus my efforts in the areas of my life that bring me the most happiness and satisfaction. Aligning those interests with my career development with be paramount. One of the benefits to being a bit older in this program is that I know what I can live with and what I can not live without. Passions matter. For me, that includes food, travel and the great outdoors. Below are examples of the kinds of work I hope to be involved in throughout my career. My guess is that each of these examples fall within the low information density and specific audience quadrant.
