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Designer Spotlight: Phillip Kim

Portland

A Q&A with W+K Portland designer, Phillip Kim

Designer Spotlight: Phillip Kim
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What’s some of your favorite work you’ve made for a client?

It’s always hard to pick one favorite work. But I would say exhibition branding/art direction for “Circuit Seoul” is my favorite for now. The project was built up with lots of thinking, conversation with clients, experimental workshops, and time.

What’s your favorite part of the design process?

It really depends on what the project is :( Sometimes, I really do like to make production files.

How would you describe your personal design aesthetic?

My visual methodology and thinking are inspired by the essence of post-modernism. I would say my visual aesthetic of problem-solving is contemporary and emotional. It is for the people who living through these days.

Where do you find inspiration?

Mostly, I’m inspired by myself and everything around me. Sometimes I’m inspired by the sense of duty to be inspired.

What are some design projects out there in the world that you think are really fucking cool?

The logo design of Chupa Chups by Salvador Dali

Any advice for aspiring designers?

Not really haha - I want to hear advice from aspiring designers.

Anything else you want to tell me about creativity, process, what you ate for breakfast … ?

I keep looking for the best taco/burrito place in NY. I am from LA and I miss good taco and asada fries sooo much

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