Fowler, Dirk 2022-09-14
This interview features graphic designer Dirk Fowler as he discusses his career in the graphic design business. In this interview, Fowler starts off by describing his childhood growing up with his grandparents, and how he got interested in art. He then moves on to discuss his college years and why he made the decision to pursue a degree in graphic design. Fowler goes on to explain a bit about his creative process for making posters and designs, some of his artistic influences, and his thoughts on color theory in print. This interview closes with Fowler recalling some of his favorite projects that he has worked on.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: Dirk Fowler
Additional Parties Recorded:
Date: September 14, 2022
Location: Lubbock, Texas
Interviewer: Tai Kreidler
Length: 01:29:30 (1 hour 29 minutes)
Abstract
Introduction and background information; Choosing art as his career path; majoring in are in college; Being exposed to graphic art at West Texas State; Attunement with music; His creative process and how he comes up with art concepts; Art and culture; Mentoring students and imparting knowledge; influence; Changes in technology and graphic design; Color theory; awards and recognitions; Involvement with a ballet; Favorite projects
Access Information
Original Recording Format: born digital
Recording Format Notes: patrons may listen to audio in our reading room
Transcript: transcript available on dspace <https://hdl.handle.net/10605/374897 >
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