Marian Bantjes: Intricate beauty by design | Video on TED.com
Marian Bantjes: Intricate beauty by design | Video on TED.com
In this video, Marian Bantjes explains how she built her career by throwing her individuality into projects – something few designers get the chance to do on a regular basis.
Bantjes now considers herself a graphic artist rather than a designer, because her previous graphic design work forced her to follow strategy while her present work allows her to follow her heart and interests. She does, however, feel it is important for her to work to remain in the public sphere rather than the private sphere of fine art. In a perfect world, all graphic designers would get to do more creative, innovative work on a regular basis, but low budgets, tight timelines and controlling clients often get in the way. It is always refreshing to see an example of someone who is able to transform their career.
Towards the end of the video, Bantjes discusses why her work is meaningful. Truly inspired visual work is essential for inspiring the minds of the masses. I love the way she phrases it: inspiration is cross-pollinating.
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