Constanza Goeppinger

Did you have a plan for graduation and what actually happened?

Yes I did have a plan. After graduating from a Bachelor in Business, my plan was to do a work & holiday visa in Australia, and then go back to Chile to find a job in Marketing! But it didn't work out that way. I decided to stay longer in Australia (almost 8 months more) and then I went back to Chile, found a very boring office job, and then I realised it’s not what I wanted to do. Then, when I came back to Australia (a year after) I started thinking again about what I really wanted to do with my life and I decided to study Graphic Design, which always interested me, and somehow I ended up doing illustration!

What's the worst design job you’ve ever had and how did it make you a better designer?

I work as a freelancer, so I'm always dealing with different kinds of people. I can’t say I’ve had really bad jobs, but definitely some have been challenging, as some clients will want you to do things their way and in a particular style, so this has taught me to be more flexible with my style and develop different techniques in my work, and also to be more patient.

What are some of the best and worst parts of your job, day-to-day?

Some of the best parts are that I get to work from home and do my own schedule, so I can manage my day the way I want to, and usually I don’t have meetings (only Skype calls once in a while). The worst part is that sometimes I get bored working by myself and as I don’t have a set schedule, I feel work is always on my mind, but that's something I’m trying to work on!

Who are your top five design crushes globally right now?

As I’m more of an illustrator, my illustration crushes are Monika Forsberg, Stephanie DeAngelis, Abbey Lossing, Isabelle Feliu and Livia Falcaru.