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I asked Veerle if she was keen of answer some questions about web designing, and happily for us all she was :)

Tnx Veerle for your participation.

Before that I was at school and after graduation I was looking for a job. That took too long and people always wanted somebody with experience so that’s why I started freelancing.

I was always fond of drawing and creating things. I’m very fortunate that I was able to turn my hobby into my day job.

In my experience there isn’t a difference between man and woman, both are web designers and I don’t have a male or female thinking pattern. Maybe it’s different when you’re talking about programming languages instead of the actual graphic design part. It’s always the end result of what you accomplished that gets the attention. It’s more about having a strong portfolio than gender.

No not really, almost more the opposite to be honest. Especially when I first started doing web design at the end of 1996, there weren’t any women around so it got me extra attention.

No I don’t so, at least not was people tend to think. Like I said before, I don’t think in terms gender really when it comes to work.

No I don’t. I’m not sure where he is getting that idea from but when I see a site that has every pixel filled up it’s usually because some marketing person wants it all there. A good designer (man or woman) will always respect the white space to keep everything in balance. I wouldn’t call Roger a woman expert :D

People are usually afraid to try things that are unfamilar to them. In many circumstances it’s because they aren’t motivated to learn also, as long as they do their job, and their paycheck is there anyway, so why bother.

Always keep the functionality/usabilty in mind when designing because sometimes designers tend to overdo the thinking. It’s good to innovate but never loose focus.

I used to do watercolor paintings years ago when I had more time on my hands. Now I only draw when I force myself to create something. I have 2 Moleskin sketchbooks and made a promise to myself of using it way more then I do now. One of them is for watercolors, but I still have to start painting in that one.

No, not really, because graphic design is really my thing. My job gives me so much variety and that’s what I need. I want to be able to design a logo today, a website interface tomorrow, or the GUI for an application, a layout for a brochure etc. I also don’t see myself as an artist, but a graphic designer. I guess I’m too down-to-earth for the term artist and to be all into art and such. It’s certainly my area of interest but I don’t think I am part of it. I also wonder if I would be able to live from being an artist either.

I don’t think or look so far ahead, but if my calculations are correct I’ll probably be retired by then and I could be just enjoying life. Maybe I’m doing illustration work to earn an extra buck. I’m not sure how the web will be evolved by then, but maybe I’ll do something in the eduction or training area, or I write (or have written) a book about what I’ve learned over the years, who knows.

Last five quick questions:

Q: 1 What’s your favourite food?
Pasta

Q: 2 Do you have any pets?
No

Q: 3 What’s your first thought when I say ’light’?
The sun

Q: 4 What do you prefer; Coffee or tea?
Coffee

Q: 5 Have you ever been I Sweden?
No

Thanks Veerle and I wish you a very pleasant day

Thanks for having me