'It's up to you, New York, New York'

After finding out that this year all pathways will be heading to New York for their annual design trip, I decided that their was no time like the present to get researching into some New York design agencies.

One agency that appealed to me was Studio Lin which is the graphic design practice of Alex Lin.

I decided to email Studio Lin to ask some questions about the industry and to give me some advice.

Dear Alex,

My name Is Michele McKee. I am currently going into my final year of University studying Graphic Design in my home town of Stockport in England.

I came across your website when I was browsing through Form Fifty Five's blog. My main attraction towards your agency was the ability to be thoughtful towards the design process, I really liked the attention to detail especially in the work for Artecnica (2007 - 2009) print campaign. I am very interested in the typography aspect of design and found that this piece of design was my favourite as the contrasting typefaces played with one colour worked really well.

I know as a design agency you must be extremely busy but I wondered if you could spare five minutes of your time to answer some questions. It would be very helpful and much appreciated.

What made you initially passionate about design?

What designers influence you in your own work?

What design book do you often look at, or is your favourite?

How many designers work at your agency?

Also. Living in England it is extremely hard to get a job in the design industry as there are a lot of students graduating from University who all want the same job. Is this the same in America?

Thank you for your time. I look forward to hearing from you,

Michele McKee