As a detail-obsessed designer, Joe’s precision is the driving force behind his department. When he is not obsessing over kerning pairs, layout margins and the perfect rich black during the day, he can be found in the labs of his own studio — Random Pattern — creating all kinds work for clients around the country. With two degrees – one in graphic design technology and one in digital media, Joe works on a wide variety of projects from hand-drawn lettering to traditional print design and web-related projects.
If you had to live inside a work of art, which would it be and why?
Anything by Jean-Michel Basquiat. Most people would probably run in the opposite direction, but I love the beautiful chaos within his work. Seems like a good, fun time.
What is the question you ask yourself the most?
How can I make it better?
Which qualities do you most admire in others?
Dedication, honesty, detailed, educated, compassionate and just an overall
good attitude. ‘Cause let’s be honest… no one likes a jerk.
What’s the best creative advice you’ve ever received?
“When you have to eat a turd, don’t nibble.” – Luke Sullivan (via Chris Robb)
What’s one thing that you haven’t done that you would still really like to do?
Create my own typeface. I love a good challenge — and considering I am obsessed with type — this seems like the perfect project for me. I’ve actually started drawing some of the letterforms, now I just need to find the time to finish it up.
What’s your favorite gadget?
My iPhone. So amazing — this little, mini supercomputer that you hold in your hand. I couldn’t get by without it! I still can’t believe all the things it can do, and it just keeps getting better.
National Influences:
Aaron Draplin
Jim Datz
Tad Carpenter
Jessica Hische
Mike Perry
Local Influences:
Chris Robb
Hydro74
Ron Boucher
Jeff Matz
Sarah Blacksher (Collins)
Type Resources:
What the Font (for identifying print fonts) – www.myfonts.com/whatthefont
WhatFont (for identifying web fonts) – http://chengyinliu.com/whatfont.html
Wordmark (shows all fonts loaded on your machine) – http://wordmark.it
NYC Type (drool-worthy found type in New York City) – http://nyctype.com
Personal Links:
www.random-pattern.com
www.twitter.com/randompattern
www.facebook.com/randompattern
www.dribbble.com/random-pattern
Favorite quote:
“Ancora Imparo.” – Michelangelo
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