[Doug&Julie]

Originally posted by Sarc
Tell me, are you in industrial design? I've really toyed with going to Art Center Pasedena. I've come close to CCS, but I'm interested in moving out of sunny Detroit! Any insight from you on the business would be great. Feel free to pm me.

I have a BFA in Industrial Design from CCS, but my first real career job was in exhibit design. That's what I do now, although the company I'm currently working for also does more retail and interior design stuff. I'm liking that a lot more (I'm kinda burned out on exhibits) so I think I'm going to pursue those as much as another exhibit design job.

Unfortunately, I don't have a real pulse on more typical Industrial Design jobs. At this point, I would suggest staying where you are, but some time at a college of art and design would broaden your portfolio. (I specifically avoided being an "architect" because I felt, on the whole, the profession lacked creativity. Not that I necessarily feel that way now...but at the time I was afraid I'd be detailing trusses instead of creating something new and exciting.)

I don't blame you...get out of Detroit. Overall I enjoyed my time at CCS, but otherwise that place is just full of bad memories.

Thanks for the link...I'll add it to my list!