Angel Tejeda
Jr art director
LONDON, UK
Contact: awtl67@gmail.com
5 favorite musical artists of all time?
Michael Jackson
Eminem
J Cole
Drake
2Pac
What inspires you?
I try to stay up to date with the graphic design trends on social media by following some designers that I follow.
What advice would you give to your younger self?
Don't be shy and show the world your talent and keep on designing every day until you master it.
What industry blogs/websites/podcasts do you enjoy?
The dots, Indeed, and social media to stay up to date with new roles and connect with other creatives.
What do you think the future holds for people of color in creative industries?
That we should be given more opportunities. Advertising usually tells the stories, if there are only white, that's what the whole society sees.
“Keep on pushing and do not give up. With passion and work, it will come in due time.”
What is your dream job?
Global Creative Director at Wieden & Kennedy.
What skill(s) would you develop if you had more time?
3D Modelling and Animation, along with UI/UX and Web Design.
What is the last thing you learned?
A little bit of web design: HTML, CSS, JavaScript.
What are you working on right now?
I'm improving my portfolio and my motion graphics' skills.
If you could talk to your favorite creative for an hour, who would it be? Why?
Oriol Villar. He is very good at effective ad campaigns and offers great industry insights.
What advice would you give to creatives of color looking to pursue their passion full-time?
Keep on pushing and do not give up. With passion and work, it will come in due time.
How do you keep your creative drip going?
I usually enroll myself in creative contests to develop and execute new ideas. I also sometimes watch ad libraries.
Contact: awtl67@gmail.com