1. Who are you and what do you do?

I thought this was Creative People Anonymous? My name is James McDonald. <Hello James> I am a graphic designer.

2. Where are you from?

Houston, TX

3. What led you into your career field?

My father was a marketing executive, which influenced my interest in the field.  I had always been involved in art, which prompted my father to suggest I look into graphic design.  I tried it and seemed to be naturally talented in it, so I stayed with it.

4. What inspires your creativity/work?

Usually talking with clients, getting to know who they are and what their ideas/goals are.  I try to put myself in their shoes and think “how would I want my business represented?” etc.  Usually the more projects I have at any given time helps fuel my creativity.

5. What do you bring to the table that’s unique?

A lot of designers specialize in one area of practice such as logos, illustration, etc. Or they have similar themes and/or styles that you see repeated in other projects. I tend to have a broad skill set and my designs are significantly different from one client to another.

In the past, I’ve done design work for magazines and the contrast in the designs (specifically with the feature articles) were so different, people were always shocked it was one designer doing all the work.

6. What are you currently reading and watching?

I’m reading “Liberty or Equality” by Erik Ritter von Kuehnelt-Leddihn.  You probably wouldn’t be interested in it.  However, I’m watching a documentary series from the Military Channel called Combat Zone–its pretty cool.

7. What are you obsessed with at the moment?

Scotland.  But then I have been for years.

8. What is your favorite meal?

Probably a tie between T-Bone Steaks Florentine with roasted red potatoes and asparagus (one of my specialties) or my mom’s Roast, Rice, Gravy, and Peas.  Either way, beef is what’s for dinner.

9. Drink of choice?

Mmmm. Chimay Bleue.  A Trappist beer.

10. Where can others view more of your work?

My website isn’t up yet (I know right?), however Matt can keep you posted or I can give samples upon request.  You can also take my word for it, I mean…I’m really a prestigious designer.  Cross my heart.