Cool Careers: Graphic Designer

This clip is taken from the ‘Get a life’ DVD. It explains the journey undertaken by entrepreneur Jeremiah Desmarais on his quest to succeed in developing his own graphic design business ‘Extremely Graphic Associates’. It explains the process by which he developed his passion in graphics into a career. He discusses the setbacks and challenges he has faced, along with the different inspirations he has used as motivation.

The movement of the camera and the attempts at humour distract from the overall messages in the clip. The information provided throughout the clip gave an insight into the implications of starting a design business. The music playing in the background made it difficult to understand and follow the explanation on the development of the business. The messages being portrayed to the viewer, during the second half of the clip, were positive and demonstrated the important roles enthusiasm and attitude play in achieving success in the business world.