Nicholas van der Walle, founder of Astute Graphics, recently came to the Seymourpowell studio to interview co-founder and design director Dick Powell. Watch the highlights in the three short videos below.
Design & Innovation
In this movie, Dick discusses design and innovation, developing new products, what consumers know and want, motivation and more. Dick also answers the core question “Is the pen mightier than the mouse?”
Design Education & Training
Dick talks about entering the design market – the necessity of education and training. He also discusses his own education, what he learnt from it and continues to use. Finally, through his position in the D&AD, Dick also touches on how the industry can help new talent enter the profession.
Working Life
Finally, Dick discusses how he chose his career path, having nearly opted for architecture. He reveals how much opportunity he still has to design whist partnering in a busy design practice, plus how he instills confidence in his clients to take on new design ideas.
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