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“Let them give you a lower grade, but do whatever you want to do…be specific, be unique to your style,” says Ani Agassi as she talks about the importance of one’s own creativity. Having had several job experiences, talented artist and Woodbury Alumni Ani Agassi, currently works for one of the Walt Disney Studios in CA. Being part of the Disney team as a graphic designer, she enjoys the projects.
In her senior year at Woodbury University, her motion video project Armenian Fruit, which was dedicated to the 100-year anniversary of the Armenian Genocide, won first place for the best motion graphic in a thesis project award. She has also done amazing freelance projects of brand images, logos, websites, which can all be seen on her website. |
How did you come to the decision of wanting to be a graphic designer?
I have been a creative kid ever since I remember myself. I was painting when I was little, and then in my teenage years, I realized that painting is not going to get me anywhere. So, then one day by accident I got introduced to photoshop, and realized how similar it is to painting. I did some research and discovered the graphic design major, and from then on, I knew I was going to study graphic design. I moved to LA in 2008, did some research on schools, and I found Woodbury... and here I am, I graduated from Woodbury in 2015, had several jobs, and am currently working for Disney as a graphic designer.
I have been a creative kid ever since I remember myself. I was painting when I was little, and then in my teenage years, I realized that painting is not going to get me anywhere. So, then one day by accident I got introduced to photoshop, and realized how similar it is to painting. I did some research and discovered the graphic design major, and from then on, I knew I was going to study graphic design. I moved to LA in 2008, did some research on schools, and I found Woodbury... and here I am, I graduated from Woodbury in 2015, had several jobs, and am currently working for Disney as a graphic designer.
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What were some of your favorite projects at Disney?
Vampirina is this Disney Junior show, I call her my girl because she came out of a character I worked on. I also did bathroom signs for Christmas. We covered the normal bathroom signs with customized Disney bathroom signs: Minnie for women’s and Mickey for men’s. It’s super cool. We do that for every event, like Saint Patrick’s Day, Christmas, Halloween. It’s fun. "It’s always educational when you hear comments and get perspective from creative directors and all the people up there." |
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What are some things you learned while working there?
I learned a lot more about Photoshop because it is 95% Photoshop work. Every once in a while the company does meetings, they get together, they look at recent big marketing campaigns, and we just discuss them. It’s always educational when you hear comments and get perspective from creative directors, and all the people up there. And then, you get to speak up, and give your ideas too. So yeah, it’s a fun place to work at.
Do you see yourself staying there for a long time?
No. I don’t see myself staying at any company. I want to do freelance.
What kind specifically?
Honestly, branding, photography, and video. I recently got into video making and video editing and this is something I’ve really enjoyed more than graphic design. So, in 2-5 years, I see myself making videos only... and doing the graphics for my videos. So, I’m like this whole team doing all of it: the recording, color correction, editing. It’s like a full package.
I learned a lot more about Photoshop because it is 95% Photoshop work. Every once in a while the company does meetings, they get together, they look at recent big marketing campaigns, and we just discuss them. It’s always educational when you hear comments and get perspective from creative directors, and all the people up there. And then, you get to speak up, and give your ideas too. So yeah, it’s a fun place to work at.
Do you see yourself staying there for a long time?
No. I don’t see myself staying at any company. I want to do freelance.
What kind specifically?
Honestly, branding, photography, and video. I recently got into video making and video editing and this is something I’ve really enjoyed more than graphic design. So, in 2-5 years, I see myself making videos only... and doing the graphics for my videos. So, I’m like this whole team doing all of it: the recording, color correction, editing. It’s like a full package.
"So, I’m like this whole team doing all of it: The recording, color correction, editing. It’s like a full package. "
Do you have any other interests besides being a designer?
I’m interested in music production. I love music, but it’s a whole different field. I can do it, if I dedicate time, so maybe one day,but not right now.
What advice would you give to someone just starting out as a designer?
I know the teachers are kind of trying to give them their view, their direction…try to push your own! Just go for it. Let them give you a lower grade, but do whatever you want to do! Be specific, be unique to your style. That’s what I would say. Keep your style. All that companies care about is your portfolio. Just do you!
I’m interested in music production. I love music, but it’s a whole different field. I can do it, if I dedicate time, so maybe one day,but not right now.
What advice would you give to someone just starting out as a designer?
I know the teachers are kind of trying to give them their view, their direction…try to push your own! Just go for it. Let them give you a lower grade, but do whatever you want to do! Be specific, be unique to your style. That’s what I would say. Keep your style. All that companies care about is your portfolio. Just do you!
"Keep your style. All that companies care about is your portfolio. Just do you! "
Ani keeps her work unique, clean and custom for each individual design.
If you want to see more of Ani’s amazing work, check out her website:
www.agassigraphics.com
If you want to see more of Ani’s amazing work, check out her website:
www.agassigraphics.com
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