Command X was a “real-life” graphic design reality show that debuted at the AIGA National Conference in Denver, Colorado last year. I was fortunate enough to be selected out of a nationwide call for entries. The “show” was presided over by such design personalities as Michael Bierut, Brian Collins, Noreen Morioka and many others. It was simply ridiculous that I got to share stage time with these people.
I was chosen while I was still working at Go Welsh, and by happenstance the other designer at Go Welsh, Nichelle Narcisi, was chosen as well. We decided to keep journals and take pictures about our experiences. We pitched the idea to STEP and they decided to run a story about us. The article ran in January of 2008.
Needless to say it was one of the most enlightening moments of my career. I shared the stage with some amazing contestants, like Mike Burton from Little Jacket, and got to rub shoulders with the rockstars of the design world. It also opened my eyes to the potential that design offers as a career path. I hope to enjoy many rewarding years pursuing that path.
Special thanks goes to Bonnie Siegler and Emily Oberman for their encouragement. Check out the STEP article for the full story.