Comments on: Tour: Graphic Designer David Airey

By: Andrew Areoff

Andrew Areoff — Sun, 04 Nov 2012 12:51:39 +0000

My wife and I have just started running our design business from from after having an office in the local town.

It’s been a difficult decision mainly about the pre-conceptions that potential clients might have about working with a business partner who is based at home – not professional, gets distracted by the family and other things that need attending to around the house, not doing well enough to have an office etc. etc. But the opposite is true in our case and its refreshing to see that a leading designer such as yourself is not only open about working from home but also sees and presents it as a virtue with no more downsides than working from in a commercial location.

By: Mike S

Mike S — Wed, 09 May 2012 02:48:19 +0000

Where did David get that gorgeous, if sterile, desk?

By: Aisha Densmore-Bey

Aisha Densmore-Bey — Sun, 08 Jan 2012 03:57:24 +0000

David Airey is wonderful! His Identity Designed site inspires me, and informs my work as a designer. Didn’t know he was based in Ireland though…cool! Keep up the GREAT work. Thanks for it all.

By: David Airey

David Airey — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 09:33:20 +0000

Thanks very much, Vanessa, Jeffrey.

Bill, I tidied a little, but generally I need an uncluttered space (less distraction from the work).

Have a brilliant Christmas, everyone.

By: hussain

hussain — Sun, 09 Oct 2011 00:06:15 +0000

logo design love helped me a lot.

By: gourav

gourav — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 05:33:17 +0000

o,very nice work yaar

By: Bill Dawson

Bill Dawson — Wed, 05 Oct 2011 17:21:37 +0000

Hello David.

I’m amazed by your uncluttered workspace. Did you tidy up? Or is it just a matter of framing of these shots? Or are you really as pristine, precise and purposeful as your work?

Bill. (XK9)

By: Jeffrey Williamson

Jeffrey Williamson — Wed, 05 Oct 2011 16:28:00 +0000

David’s process is wonderful.
I’ve read his book Logo Design Love, and it has
helped me trust I will solve each design problem I encounter If I use rational, emotional and persuasive thinking.

By: The VMCA

The VMCA — Tue, 04 Oct 2011 07:04:37 +0000

Have been a fan of David Airey for some time now – and I love the look of his office space, clean, white, simple (just like mine) so clearly he’s a man of taste as well as great design talent!

By: Jamie Davis

Jamie Davis — Mon, 03 Oct 2011 20:38:13 +0000

Very impressive post man. Very insightful, you asked some good questions I have been following David for awhile now and the interview answered a few questions I had myself.

By: Cerentha Harris

Cerentha Harris — Sun, 02 Oct 2011 17:52:54 +0000

You are most welcome. Lovely to host you over here on Lifework.

And I agree about a tidy desk. I’m not a tidy person at the best of times but I am really enjoying a new office space with a large and mostly, neat desk. We designed an L-shaped unit to wrap around two walls of our converted garage and while I gave up a view when I moved in here, I got peace of mind. And that turns out to be a very precious thing!

Thanks again David.

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By: David Airey

David Airey — Sun, 02 Oct 2011 12:16:45 +0000

Thanks a lot for having me here, Cerentha.

Susan, I think your surroundings play an important part in how a project’s approached, but for me, the office space is probably more important than what’s directly outside your door. City streets can be just as inspiring as a view of the sea, but a clear desk definitely helps me concentrate.

Joseph, I hope your self-employment is going brilliantly.

Thank you, everyone. Thanks very much.

By: Deepak Chawla

Deepak Chawla — Sun, 02 Oct 2011 07:20:33 +0000

Cerentha, nice to know more about David and his work. Thanks!

By: Joseph Ku

Joseph Ku — Sat, 01 Oct 2011 22:02:32 +0000

I am also a graphic designer based in Christchurch New Zealand, I just like to say good job David! What a coincidence that I also become self-employed in April 2005, and have been ever since. I am a happier person, and then I started a family, my boy was born in April 2008. I am enjoying spending time with my boy, and being the master of my own time! Keep up the great work.

By: Natasha McEachron

Natasha McEachron — Sat, 01 Oct 2011 17:08:50 +0000

I’m a big David Airey fan! Cerentha, thank you for a great interview and the Lifework blog is very creative and impressive.

By: Susan Rubinsky

Susan Rubinsky — Sat, 01 Oct 2011 15:37:44 +0000

David, how does the view from your office influence your work process and your work?

Part of why I ask is that I moved from a small city (New Haven, CT) to a small beach community on Long Island Sound in Connecticut a bit more than a year ago. I also, have a view of the water instead of city streets from my office now.

I’d love to hear your thoughts on how location/environment influences your work, if at all.

By: Bev

Bev — Sat, 01 Oct 2011 14:47:30 +0000

This is what I love about the graphic design community, the sharing of information, technique and real life experiences. David is an amazing force in this community. Thanks to you both – Cerentha and David for sharing!

By: Daniel lim

Daniel lim — Sat, 01 Oct 2011 03:50:56 +0000

David is an awesome guy! He’s the one who inspired me to start a blog of my own. And when I did start my blog, I asked him a question which I did not expect him to reply. But lo and behold he replied me within the day.

The blogs he post on are very inspiring. And I just wanted to let everyone know that if you’re looking for something creative and inspiring to read at the end of a tiring day at work or school, david’s an awesome person to follow

By: Christy

Christy — Sat, 01 Oct 2011 03:35:33 +0000

He is my inspiration..

By: Cerentha Harris

Cerentha Harris — Fri, 30 Sep 2011 20:59:48 +0000

He’s a pretty impressive guy!

By: Yan

Yan — Fri, 30 Sep 2011 20:46:30 +0000

im following David Airey’s blog.
nice work.

By: Marcos Almeida

Marcos Almeida — Fri, 30 Sep 2011 17:48:23 +0000

Just a fan from Brazil! Nice Work!

By: Lifework | David Airey, graphic designer

Lifework | David Airey, graphic designer — Fri, 30 Sep 2011 16:18:16 +0000

[...] She asked me about transitioning from an office environment to working from home, how this impacts my work, and a few others things. Read the short interview here: Tour: Graphic Designer David Airey. [...]