Compass to the Future

Alex Bresalier

Who Am I?

I AM AN ARTIST- I paint, I draw, I mold, I create

I AM A LEADER-

I lead myself, I lead my friends, I lead my peers all with respect and good judgment to do the right things

What Makes Me At School

I am Visual, kinesthetic, Tactile learning

1. I learn by seeing what needs to be done

2. I learn by doing with my hands

3. I learn by making things

I learn my best when I am fully absorbed physically into my work.

What Makes Me On My Free Time?

On my free times I enjoy

-Making Art

-Playing Volleyball and Badminton

-Being with my friends

Life Style Choices For The Future

Become a Industrial Designer– Furniture, Product, Packaging, Automotive/Transportation

Live in either Manhattan or Chicago – Apartment in either city

Live comfortably– Married – Children– Decent car – Anything that I may need to live comfortably

Foundation’s To Build Off Of

Things I Already Know

1. Leadership

Leading Projects

Helping Others

2. Creative Thinking

Using Imagination

Trying new ways to do things

3. Problem Solving

Finding new solutions to find unknown answers

Things I Need To Learn

1. Cooperation

Working with others on

projects evenly

2. Math

Choosing the appropriate math equations to solve the problem accurately

3. Decision Making

Specify goals

Make correct ideas and reasonable goals

Work Values

Achievement- “Occupations that satisfy this work value are results oriented and

allow employees to use their strongest abilities, giving them a feeling of accomplishment. Corresponding needs are Ability Utilization and Achievement”

Independence-“Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to work on

their own and make decisions. Corresponding needs are Creativity, Responsibility and Autonomy”

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Holland Code

ArtisticCreative, Imaginative, Expressive

Realistic

Practical, Persistent, Curious Investigative

Inquisitive, Analytical, Logical

Industrial Design

What do they do? - Make drafts, drawing, models

– Design things such as cars, products, furniture, ect.– Meet request of company needs and wants – Use tools and machinery – Use computer aided programs to design product.

How it relates to my code.I love to design and create art as well as use my hands to make a finished product that I can display and bought

Pattern Maker

What do they do?– Construct wood patterns for furniture companies for their

products– Measure wood stock – Use power tools to cut out wood– Use joinery to fit the wood– Present their final product

How this relates to my code. I love to use my hands as well as power tools to construct a physical

product that I can display as well as sell.

Cook/ Head Chef

What do the do?– Prepare food for consumption – Cook the desired food to proper standards– Do quality checks on food as well as finished product. – Invent new innovative dishes

How this relates to my code. I love to use my hands to create new things. I also want people to see

my finished product. I want to be recognized for outstanding quality and have the ability for constant change.

Brikman Personality Test

Interest color- GREENLikes responsibilities Persuasion Personal contact Selling Building

Style color- GREEN Outgoing Persuasive Risk taking Big picture oriented Result producer

Small Business Owner

What do they do?– Work form a store, home or office– Working for yourself– Creates there own business – Do area of industry you want

How this relates to me? This allows me to be able to create my own name and business

reputation. This also allows me to be self reliant that way I don’t need to depend on as many people

Art Dealer

What do they do? – Cultivate a network of buyers and artist– Collect museums and galleries that will buy art– Research art history – Create and sell your own art

How this relates to me? This would allow me to stay in art while still being able to have the

freedom to create and sell my own work as well as manage my own business

Television Reporter

What do they do? – They provide the public with information.– Travel around needed areas– Speak in front of a crowed and viewers– Research current issues

How this relates to me I love to public speak. I would enjoy the ability to speak for a crowd in a

desired professional manner. Also your on T.V were many people are seeing you

Fine Artist

What do they do?– They create art using own style– Computer aided programs – Selling art work– Advertising work to dealers and companies– Constant making of art

How this relates to meI love to create art. This would be what I would love to do forever, I

can use my hands, mind , creativity, and skills to make a piece of art. I can sell and create my own name as a artist.

Final Career Choice

Industrial Design

Reasons why I chose this.1. Use my hands2. Use my creativity3. Make art4. Constant communication with people5. Use of tools and machinery6. Use of computer aided creation programs7. Make models, sketches, and drafts

Things Needed To Make This Happen?

Taking high school art classesStudio in Art,

Drawing 1, Painting 1, Photography, Construction Materials, Advanced Photography AP Art ( 2 years if possible)

Creating a Portfolio of work Over the 1-4 years of high school you should be constantly working and perfecting your skills. Constantly working in sketchbooks and taking photos.

Going to art school Using your portfolio go to portfolio days and interviews. Also during this time you should be applying to schools that offer

industrial design degrees.

Finding a design firm or self employment Get your name out there to companies and clients in need of your services

Top Colleges That Offer This Degree

1. Pratt Art Institute

2. School of Art Institute of Chicago

3. Savanna College of Art and Design

4. Cleveland Art Institute

Places That Need Industrial Designers

Auto Motive Companies– Ford, Chevy, Chrysler, Nissan, BMW, Mercedes Benz

Product Companies– Crest, Apple, Gillette, Coke, Verizon, Sony,

Furniture Companies– IKEA, Aaron’s, Bassett, Beco Industries

Toy Companies – Matte, Hasbro, Lego, Tiger, Bandai

Salary Of A Industrial Designer

Between $52,000-$90,000

This can depend on whether you are self employed or you work for a firm or a

company

Best Place To Be A Industrial Designer

New York– This is were most of the design firms are located

Detroit – This is were most Of the American car industries are

located

Los Angeles – Another popular product and furniture industry location

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