Design student in or just got out of school? Creative professional looking to level up your work or switch into design?
Every designer you ask has their own path. Some paths have been easy while other paths have been a wild ride of ups and downs, lefts and rights.
Every designer is where they are because of their previous experiences, their specific skills, and their unique perspective on the world.
It’s up to each of us to figure out how to work with what we have and what we bring to the table in order to shape the creative life we want to pursue.
If you’re nervous about the next chapter in your creative career or have questions or thoughts you want to bounce off of someone, let’s talk. I’d be happy to help.
Oh, and I do charge for our calls. It'll help us both take our conversations and action items seriously.
There is no “one, right path” in entering the
design industry
Some of the topics I can help with
+ Figure out what specific area you should apply your creative talents towards (like climate design!)
+ Discuss different career path options that best suits you
+ How we can strengthen your existing portfolio or build a portfolio that speaks to the work you want to be doing
+ Talk nuts and bolts regarding interviewing, job searching, networking, etc
+ How you market yourself to future employers
+ Ways to generate content that will amplify your voice
+ Ways to stand out among a sea of other designers
+ Anything else on your mind
I highly recommend booking time with Marc – it will be an inspiring and creative session. He’s got a wonderful ability to facilitate “aha!” moments and can help you break through some creative barrier.
— Emily Spade
Hey, college students!
Excited about graduating, but stressed about the job hunt? Already out of school and need to find a job ASAP?
If you need advice on how to stand out, putting together a great portfolio, or land a kick ass interview, let’s talk.
For my fellow professionals
Not feeling excited about your 9–5 design job anymore? Thinking of a career switch towards design?
Let’s see how your previous experience can set you up for your next professional chapter. Book some time for a call.
As someone who never went to a design school, I lacked the confidence to engage in conversations around the context of design and Marc emboldened me to bring my unique perspective to a conversation or during brainstorming ideas. His easy to approach demeanor makes him a terrific teacher and I am lucky to call him a mentor.
— Sandeep Bedadala
Just finished a great session with Marc and am feeling so inspired/ready to dig in to the action steps that we talked about! Would definitely recommend him to anyone looking for clarity and a more defined vision for their projects, and am so glad we connected.
— Jessie Artigue
Teaching Transition to Professional Practice @ CCA
Photo: David Asari
Since 2014, I’ve been teaching seniors in the Graphic Design undergrad program as well as Interaction Design grads on how they can transition themselves from being a student to becoming a professional.
It’s been amazing to see the path of so many of my previous students in the design industry. Many of them have worked in-house, at small design studios, and even branched out on their own.
I’ve also been coaching professionals looking to level up their work or switch into the creative space. Some of them are self-taught designers, taking online and in-person classes to gain the skills needed to get into the design industry.
Some of the companies people I’ve coached have worked for: Adobe, Chronicle Books, Disney, Dropbox, Facebook, Holstee, IBM, Ingalls Design, MacFadden & Thorpe, Mende Design, NBC Sports, Salesforce, SoulCycle, Sutter Health, VehicleSF, Volume SF, Yelp, Zen Desk