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An feature with David Despau
David Despau
About David Despau:
I studied fine arts and a year of architecture. But from the beginning I knew that would do something related to the design. After working more than 10 years as art director and creative director at several interactive agencies I have taken some time to resume another one of my passions: "illustration".
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Madrid, Spain
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Interviewed by: Tony for MONARKH magazine on the 26/10/2008

1) How did you first get into design?

Well, when I was studying my first year of architecture I decided to start fine arts, I knew that I wanted to do something in design (any expression related to the design world).

2) How you would best describe your work?

I like illustration and I need to draw people, faces. I always try to make a balanced composition, which itself is illustration design work (picture + typography + composition). I like trends, but I try to let my work span time, that’s always beautiful.

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3) What inspires you the most?

Everything I see inspires me, everything that has to do with the world of images: a photo, a web site, an ad, an exhibition of art, architecture, an object of design, a book, people on the street, a film.

4) How do you normally start work on a project?

I look for an idea, a concept and then I look for images and start to draw. I never know how it will turn out. The project evolves with me.

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5) On average, how many hours a week do you spend on design?

I spend about 40 hours a week on design, illustration. I think that I always carry it in my head.

6) What style music do you listen to when you work?

I let last.fm surprise me.

7) Who do you admire the most and why?

I do not often idolize anyone. I like both the greatest artists, illustrators, designers, filmmakers as well as talented newcomers.

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8) Favorite website(s)?

Almost everything the guys over at www.northkingdom.com do.

9) Any words of wisdom you would like to share with us?

It’s essential to enrich your work, seeing what of many others do in the world of image. There are very few geniuses.

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