So, this is the blog entry, eh? Well, I suppose I should introduce myself: My name is Cierra — or Cee, my preferred title — and I spend my weekdays at Continuum (Innovation), which is a consultancy firm for large companies to help improve their brands.
My goal in life is to be a jack-of-all-trades, which is why I love this firm; the high level of freedom and initiative that seems to be culture here. If I wanted, I could make a chair, a dress or even a magazine. That’s just how it is here. Mistakes are encouraged, and prototypes vary from one step to production to crude foam pieces taped together to simulate the feel of whatever the particular person is attempting to make.
I think the coolest thing I’ve seen is the project room. Boards of inspiration for whatever the project entails cover every room. Sticky notes are plastered everywhere. Every thought is taken into account, no matter how silly, or experimental; small or big. I work in the X-Lab, which in my opinion is probably what would happen if Tumblr were an actual place. It’s colorful, vibrant and always full of energy. In my office I admire all of the people on my floor: Abby, Bryant, Pete, Joey and Will. They’re all extremely eclectic, talented people who do are amazing artists in their own individual and shared fields. This experience has truly helped me to open my mind that much more, and think in perspectives other than my own, or ones usually impressed upon me; I feel honored to be able to share space and converse with them daily.
Hotep,
Cierra
