This week’s guest speakers were Keith Durrant and Leslie Horan of ecentricarts inc. Ecentricarts is known for their design work, their attention to detail and their designs for large cultural organizations. Overall, the presentation was both interesting and informative. I really enjoyed learning more about ecentricarts and the design industry.
Some of the websites they showed us include:
- Kids Help Phone
- Osler
- Process of Osler (moodboards, revisions, etc)
- Canadian National Ballet School
- Want to Dance
- Textile Museum of Canada
- Munk Debates
- Toronto Museum Project
- Group of Seven
- Hal Jackman Foundation
- Canadian Crossroad International
- Honens
Ecentricarts is looking for an employee who:
- Has a great personality
- A person who is able to communicate well
- A person who can sell and pitch their designs
Advice on portfolios include:
- Attention to detail
- One spelling mistake equals a missed opportunity
- Range through body of work
- Online portfolio/traditional book
- Back up website just in case for the interview
Their work environment includes:
- 12 hour days
- Laid back and casual
- Hard working
- Deadline oriented
- Dogs hang out in office and there are inside bike racks
- Open concept
- People stay for a long time (8-10 years)
- 7-8 hires from the Web design program at Sheridan College
Contact Information:
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