I know I have not been around a ton lately due to the launch of GEN, but I the NARParty reminded me how much I love and miss the insanity that is Destructoid. It was awesome to see everyone and I am going to try my best to keep active on the site again! Until then, I have some fantastic news that I wanted to share with you all
As some of you may know, I just graduated from the University of Minnesota with a degree in Graphic Design and a minor in journalism and mass communications. Over the last few years I realized that my passion for video games would not be satisfied if I did not work in the industry in one way or another. After graduating, I started the job hunt in Minnesota. Being that there are only two gaming related companies in Minnesota, my options were limited. However, I lucked out because my favorite video game magazine in the world (and one I have been reading for over 6 years) is based out of Minneapolis. Working for Game Informer has always been a dream of mine…and guess what…I START WORKING FOR GAME INFORMER ON MONDAY!
I went to the Game Career Center at GDC last week and had a few fantastic interviews for people looking for graphic and UI designers, but in the back of my head I wanted nothing more than to work for GI. I got a call today and I start on Monday. At the moment it looks like I will get to use both my major and minor by working for Game Informer Online out of the Minneapolis office! I will be doing some writing, a little bit of designing and other stuff as it comes up. I could not be more excited!
One uber nerdy thing is that I am stoked to have a desk. My brother got me a WTF? Coffee mug, Ninja Keyboard Dust Spray (complete with dust slaying nano-shurikens of doom) and a titanium spork as a graduation gift. I am excited to put them to use.
So yeah! That is what I am up to and I just wanted to share the great news with all of you! I can’t wait to work with the amazing guys over at GI and show them what I got! Also, since I now officially have the job, I want to share some of the design work I did for GI as part of the application process. I was asked to redesign both an opinion piece and the Half-Life 2 spread that they originally ran in the magazine! Let me know what you think!
Opinion Design
Half Life Spread 1
Half Life Spread 2 
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I'll take it. I expect 2 15 minute breaks though and a free juice box at lunch. Oh and I don't come in to work when its raining.
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So are you like officially on the editorial staff? Are you gonna have a little picture with blistering witticisms? How very exciting!
I swear to god, I'm so ready to be finished with school and actually be writing.
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Those are some really clean looking and visually pleasing spreads. I like it, it's much brighter than most of their usual stuff, yet it fits well with the rest of the magazine.
Good stuff!
Congratulations!
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Congratulations on fulfilling your dream.
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But seriously, congrats.
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Do it.
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Advice: listen to MechaMonkey.
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( I C Wut U Did Thur! )
P.s.
CONGRATS!
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Also... FUCKING GAME INFORMER OMFG *coma*.
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Congrats! I am kind of jealous.
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Seriously though, nice catch! Good luck!
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I'm sure activision value isn't that bad to work for, I hear its fun there, but serious props on game informer. I had no idea they were in minnapolis.
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Also, obligatory celebration pic:
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congo rats!
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You deserve it!
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Thats truly awesome, and I have fallen deeply in love with you because you did a half-life design XD <3.
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Congrats!
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Just keep other Virtualwomen away from houses painted in an opposite color of myself.
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I read those neat articles, didn't realize that these were done by you. Keep doing your best, can't wait to see more soon.