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Jen Walter
Artist | Professional | Design & Interfaces
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Currently I work as a Senior UX Designer for Microsoft. I work for SBG- a group working in tandem with Microsoft Research to bring about new technologies of the future.

Beyond that - I also work as a mentor for students at the Seattle Art Institute, I help coach newer designers at work as well as work on Creative fusion Pro (a nonprofit organization to help aid the design community as a whole).

Been in the industry for a decade. Constantly learning and adding to my skills.
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:iconjeniusgraphics:
lol, was just sending you a submissin to join your design group but I got sidetracked and starte looking at your designs. They are really well done! Just curious if you might have any tips for someone just starting off in freelance design?

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:iconjwdesigncenter:
:) practice practice practice. When I first started - i'd take an hour - sometimes 2 per day practicing. I'd build up a folder of inspiring work and every day i'd pick one item from the folder and try and copy it to learn how it was done. 7 years later - here I am. :)

Oh - and make friends in the industry. You'll get a lot further in the freelance if you do away with the idea of "competition". In graphic design, there is no competition - you have a style that differs from anyone else. Find a mentor, someone who can help guide you as you gain more experience.

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:iconjeniusgraphics:
Well I keep up with the practice and have a lot of time to practice so that's no issue. Though I haven't really thought of the "no competition" idea. I tend to always compare myself to others. Especially since I feel my style is a different than most I am always feeling I need to be more like them. Though it would make sense to just work on my own style and not worry so much about trying to be like everyone else.

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:iconmatheusfilho:
Returns for the watch.

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:iconffvii88:
hey i made a new account no more stolen stuff all of it is made by me oh i made a fan fic of zexion from kingdom hearts check it out plz if u get a chance

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:iconjwdesigncenter:
Good! Feels good to have only your stuff doesn't it? :)

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yeah

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Hi :)

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:icondraghubir:
Love your work! Truly amazing. :)

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:iconjwdesigncenter:
Thanks a lot!

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