The Associate Creative Direct from Dashboard, Catherine Baird, came to speak to Professional topics class this past friday. Ms. Baird is a fine arts grad, and attended the Sheridan Web Design program. Before Dashboard, Ms. Baird spent time at Eccentricarts for 4 years, Henderson Bas, 5emegauche in Paris and Draft.
Dashboard is a 'digital engagement agency." Privately run, with approximately 30 staff. The creative team consists of 6-8 people.
Tips:1) Be Prepared
2) Do something original to get attention
3) Follow up and don't write long emails
4) Show diversity
5) Network
6) Trick (if you can't get an interview, ask for a portfolio review)
The Future:
-touchscreens
-apps
-augmented reality
-cloud computing
-"unity"
-html5
-webfonts
Contact Information
Catherine Baird
Dashboard
355 Adelaide St. West
Suite 100
Toronto ON
M5V 1S2
http://www.dashboard.ca/
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