Phillip J. Clayton (Part 2 of 2)
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Starting a Studio and Finding Success through Freelance Work
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We’re ending out the month of November with the second part of my conversation with the one and only Phillip J. Clayton. (If you missed the first part of this interview, check it out here.)
After sharing his thoughts on brand purpose, we started discussing our experiences with art and education, and he spoke about facing limitations in school due to dyslexia and feeling misunderstood by teachers and other authority figures. Phillip also talked about his experiences working with renowned brands (including PepsiCo), judging creative work, the evolving nature of packaging design, the need for a holistic view of design.
Big thanks to Phillip for such a wide-ranging conversation!
Links
- PJClayton & Co.
- PJClayton & Co. on Instagram
- Phillip J. Clayton on LinkedIn
- Phillip J. Clayton on Twitter
For a full transcript of this interview, visit revisionpath.com.
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