Leslie Temple
Leslie Temple
Graphic Designer / Art Director
North Carolina
www.lesliewtemple.com
instagram @lwtemzen
instagram @zen_arugula
WHAT DO YOU DO?
“I am a designer of all things visual - including (but not limited to!) logo design, marketing materials, websites, infographics, ad campaigns, annual reports - and art!”
WHAT STEPS DID YOU TAKE TO GET TO WHERE YOU ARE NOW?
I took a few art classes during high school, but was really focused on music during that time. I went to college as a music major, but realized after 1 year, that getting a degree in music was not in the cards. (I did however, continue playing music). I did know I wanted to do something creative, so explored the Art Department and became an Art Major. So much fun! My first graphic design job was at USA TODAY and from there, have worked in agencies and creative departments in DC and NC. I now live in the mountains in NC where I am freelance graphic designer loving life :)
How do you stand out in your field?
My unique combination of design expertise, creative abilities, problem-solving skills and long history of design and innovation are valuable assets - to get the project done creatively, efficiently and on time.
WHAT ARE YOU WORKING ON RIGHT NOW?
Right now, I am working on designing a website using SquareSpace for an animal chiropractor which is really fun and different!
WHAT'S YOUR STYLE/PERSPECTIVE/TASTE? DO YOU HAVE A PROJECT THAT REPRESENTS THIS?
My style is simplicity and pureness. I like very clean design that gets the point across using unique and simple concepts.
WE ARE ALL SLASHIES WITH MULTIPLE SKILLS, WHICH ONE DO YOU WISH YOU COULD DO MORE OFTEN?
Fine art and custom website design.
WHAT IS FRUSTRATING YOU RIGHT NOW?
Marketing myself!
IF YOU COULD HIRE SOMEONE FOR $20/HR, WHAT WOULD YOU HAVE THEM DO TO MAKE YOUR DAY EASIER?
Marketing my graphic design business!
LET'S BRING OUT THE TIME MACHINE. WHAT DO YOU WISH YOU COULD HAVE TOLD YOURSELF, WHEN, AND WHY?
I wish I could have told myself that my time was more valuable that I thought it was.
IF YOU COULD TALK TO AN EXPERT TO GAIN MORE INSIGHT ON SOMETHING, WHAT WOULD IT BE ABOUT?
How to easily market myself and my company to get the kind of clients I would like to have.
WHAT KIND OF OPPORTUNITIES/PROJECTS ARE YOU LOOKING FOR?
I honestly like all kinds of projects. They are always different for each unique client. I really like designing logos and love working on big projects such as annual reports, books, brochures, and other marketing materials.
DESCRIBE YOUR IDEAL JOB/CLIENT/COLLABORATION.
My ideal client would be open to all design possibilities, but also would have a sense of what kind of visual they are looking for.
HOW SHOULD SOMEONE APPROACH YOU ABOUT WORKING TOGETHER?
Scope of project, budget would be great and any ideas they may already have. Email and/or cell is best way to get in touch. Look forward to it!
HOW DO YOU STAY CREATIVE?
I look at nature to stay creative. It's always changing and always beautiful.
This member profile was originally published in x 2020.