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14 February 2007
Hello everyone,
Wonder if anyone has been in a similar position and can advise.
Im a graphic designer who works 90% in print, 37 hours a week, working for an inhouse studio with freelance on the side. Which ideally I would like to do full time, but hey..needs must.
My 2 collegues and I work in a studio which up to now has sufficient natural light, with inadequate overhead light, just outside an open plan office. Now the whole commercial team (graphic designers included) are being moved.
We were going to be with no natural light and overhead lighting/ventilation questionable. Basically picture a warehouse used as an office. Because we are not happy they have now moved us to where there are 2 windows . . .wait for it, with brick wall of an adjoining building, 4 foot away and 3 stories high.:mad2
All the managers have taken all the other windows in their enclosed offices, ..(because theyre worth it) They seem to think that we require same standards as an office worker and that we need nothing special. 'We've given you a window, what more do you want!?'
I have a meeting with the commercial manager tomorrow morning (who incidentally is taking our old studio space) and wondered if anyone has any advice. I can find nothing relevant to the needs of graphic designers, detailed work. This may also help others in the future.
Thanks I will keep you all posted after the meeting tomorrow.
C B:ohwell
Wonder if anyone has been in a similar position and can advise.
Im a graphic designer who works 90% in print, 37 hours a week, working for an inhouse studio with freelance on the side. Which ideally I would like to do full time, but hey..needs must.
My 2 collegues and I work in a studio which up to now has sufficient natural light, with inadequate overhead light, just outside an open plan office. Now the whole commercial team (graphic designers included) are being moved.
We were going to be with no natural light and overhead lighting/ventilation questionable. Basically picture a warehouse used as an office. Because we are not happy they have now moved us to where there are 2 windows . . .wait for it, with brick wall of an adjoining building, 4 foot away and 3 stories high.:mad2
All the managers have taken all the other windows in their enclosed offices, ..(because theyre worth it) They seem to think that we require same standards as an office worker and that we need nothing special. 'We've given you a window, what more do you want!?'
I have a meeting with the commercial manager tomorrow morning (who incidentally is taking our old studio space) and wondered if anyone has any advice. I can find nothing relevant to the needs of graphic designers, detailed work. This may also help others in the future.
Thanks I will keep you all posted after the meeting tomorrow.
C B:ohwell
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flair
Messages count : 34Likes count : 0Registration : 18 June 2007start producing terrrible graphics full of spelling mistakes, if questioned blame it on poor visability! :confused2 -
philjohns
Messages count : 22Likes count : 0Registration : 5 December 2007Cant help you im affraid, but I can I can say that Ive worked at a clothing factory before and the design room there was a 4 walled room, 2 of which were almost completely glass to the outside...oh...and painted white of course (if anything, get them to paint the room white if it isint allready!)
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Chris72
Messages count : 1Likes count : 0Registration : 7 October 2007use a JCB and make more window space :confused2 :laugh2 :happy 😉 -
Sunflower
Messages count : 12Likes count : 0Registration : 24 April 2007Light
Hi There
Am afraid when you work as part of an in-house team of a company - corporate suites don't understand the requirements of designers and their environment - you wouldn't believe the environment I have to endure and I bet 90% of in-house designers will say the same
- the ipod is my saviour - with my freelance side line booming - I am planning to sack the suits and go it alone in the New Year
moto: - make money for yourself - not for others
:banana :bananaNammie