Compass to the Future Alex Bresalier
Nov 01, 2014
Compass to the Future
Alex Bresalier
Who Am I?
I AM AN ARTIST- I paint, I draw, I mold, I create
I AM A LEADER-
I lead myself, I lead my friends, I lead my peers all with respect and good judgment to do the right things
What Makes Me At School
I am Visual, kinesthetic, Tactile learning
1. I learn by seeing what needs to be done
2. I learn by doing with my hands
3. I learn by making things
I learn my best when I am fully absorbed physically into my work.
What Makes Me On My Free Time?
On my free times I enjoy
-Making Art
-Playing Volleyball and Badminton
-Being with my friends
Life Style Choices For The Future
Become a Industrial Designer– Furniture, Product, Packaging, Automotive/Transportation
Live in either Manhattan or Chicago – Apartment in either city
Live comfortably– Married – Children– Decent car – Anything that I may need to live comfortably
Foundation’s To Build Off Of
Things I Already Know
1. Leadership
Leading Projects
Helping Others
2. Creative Thinking
Using Imagination
Trying new ways to do things
3. Problem Solving
Finding new solutions to find unknown answers
Things I Need To Learn
1. Cooperation
Working with others on
projects evenly
2. Math
Choosing the appropriate math equations to solve the problem accurately
3. Decision Making
Specify goals
Make correct ideas and reasonable goals
Work Values
Achievement- “Occupations that satisfy this work value are results oriented and
allow employees to use their strongest abilities, giving them a feeling of accomplishment. Corresponding needs are Ability Utilization and Achievement”
Independence-“Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to work on
their own and make decisions. Corresponding needs are Creativity, Responsibility and Autonomy”
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Holland Code
ArtisticCreative, Imaginative, Expressive
Realistic
Practical, Persistent, Curious Investigative
Inquisitive, Analytical, Logical
Industrial Design
What do they do? - Make drafts, drawing, models
– Design things such as cars, products, furniture, ect.– Meet request of company needs and wants – Use tools and machinery – Use computer aided programs to design product.
How it relates to my code.I love to design and create art as well as use my hands to make a finished product that I can display and bought
Pattern Maker
What do they do?– Construct wood patterns for furniture companies for their
products– Measure wood stock – Use power tools to cut out wood– Use joinery to fit the wood– Present their final product
How this relates to my code. I love to use my hands as well as power tools to construct a physical
product that I can display as well as sell.
Cook/ Head Chef
What do the do?– Prepare food for consumption – Cook the desired food to proper standards– Do quality checks on food as well as finished product. – Invent new innovative dishes
How this relates to my code. I love to use my hands to create new things. I also want people to see
my finished product. I want to be recognized for outstanding quality and have the ability for constant change.
Brikman Personality Test
Interest color- GREENLikes responsibilities Persuasion Personal contact Selling Building
Style color- GREEN Outgoing Persuasive Risk taking Big picture oriented Result producer
Small Business Owner
What do they do?– Work form a store, home or office– Working for yourself– Creates there own business – Do area of industry you want
How this relates to me? This allows me to be able to create my own name and business
reputation. This also allows me to be self reliant that way I don’t need to depend on as many people
Art Dealer
What do they do? – Cultivate a network of buyers and artist– Collect museums and galleries that will buy art– Research art history – Create and sell your own art
How this relates to me? This would allow me to stay in art while still being able to have the
freedom to create and sell my own work as well as manage my own business
Television Reporter
What do they do? – They provide the public with information.– Travel around needed areas– Speak in front of a crowed and viewers– Research current issues
How this relates to me I love to public speak. I would enjoy the ability to speak for a crowd in a
desired professional manner. Also your on T.V were many people are seeing you
Fine Artist
What do they do?– They create art using own style– Computer aided programs – Selling art work– Advertising work to dealers and companies– Constant making of art
How this relates to meI love to create art. This would be what I would love to do forever, I
can use my hands, mind , creativity, and skills to make a piece of art. I can sell and create my own name as a artist.
Final Career Choice
Industrial Design
Reasons why I chose this.1. Use my hands2. Use my creativity3. Make art4. Constant communication with people5. Use of tools and machinery6. Use of computer aided creation programs7. Make models, sketches, and drafts
Things Needed To Make This Happen?
Taking high school art classesStudio in Art,
Drawing 1, Painting 1, Photography, Construction Materials, Advanced Photography AP Art ( 2 years if possible)
Creating a Portfolio of work Over the 1-4 years of high school you should be constantly working and perfecting your skills. Constantly working in sketchbooks and taking photos.
Going to art school Using your portfolio go to portfolio days and interviews. Also during this time you should be applying to schools that offer
industrial design degrees.
Finding a design firm or self employment Get your name out there to companies and clients in need of your services
Top Colleges That Offer This Degree
1. Pratt Art Institute
2. School of Art Institute of Chicago
3. Savanna College of Art and Design
4. Cleveland Art Institute
Places That Need Industrial Designers
Auto Motive Companies– Ford, Chevy, Chrysler, Nissan, BMW, Mercedes Benz
Product Companies– Crest, Apple, Gillette, Coke, Verizon, Sony,
Furniture Companies– IKEA, Aaron’s, Bassett, Beco Industries
Toy Companies – Matte, Hasbro, Lego, Tiger, Bandai
Salary Of A Industrial Designer
Between $52,000-$90,000
This can depend on whether you are self employed or you work for a firm or a
company
Best Place To Be A Industrial Designer
New York– This is were most of the design firms are located
Detroit – This is were most Of the American car industries are
located
Los Angeles – Another popular product and furniture industry location
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