The Interview Series: Tim Brosnan
Updated: Dec 16, 2021
Where are you originally from?
I was born in Tarrytown, NY and grew up on Cape Cod, Massachusetts. I moved from MA back to NY to finish my Bachelor’s and have remained since.
How did you get started in design?
I began studying design at a technical high school where I spent a minimum of two weeks out of every month focusing on a trade of my choice.
Where do you draw your design aesthetic from?
I try to take inspiration wherever I can! One should always keep their eyes open; even the littlest of things can spark one’s own eureka moment.
Are you inspired by various mediums of art? If so, who are some of your favorite artists?
I spent a lot of time studying several facets of design including animation, 3D, mixed media 2D, painting, and figure drawing. Keeping an open mind allows me to be as versatile as I possibly can be. I'm a huge fan of surrealism - including Salvador Dali and M.C. Escher.
What are some of your favorite websites you've built?
All the sites I’ve built are special to me because I try to put my best effort into each one. Plus, I’ve built great relationships with my clients.
What are some of your favorite websites other people built and why?
I’m proud of all my WIX designer colleagues because they have cultivated a collaborative environment in which ideas flow freely for the benefit of the client. Each website is expressive of that effort in my opinion.
You have a background in graphic design. How does this help your web design skills?
To me, graphic design and web design go hand in hand. If one has weak design skills, it will show in the user interface of the website. Having such an extensive background in design allows me to build websites that are equally functional and attractive.
For someone interested in learning the basics of graphic design, how would you tell them to get started?
Go to YouTube and begin with the principles of design. Though the Adobe products like Photoshop, InDesign, and Illustrator are standards of the industry, they are NOT required to get a start. A good designer can do great things with a pencil and paper. Start small and work your way from there. Let it be fun and practice, practice, practice!
What do you think the 3 main components of successful design are?
Composition, hierarchy, and typography. There are more than three, but if I were speaking to someone who wanted to start learning, I would have them begin there.
Besides design, what are some of your hobbies?
Going to concerts, writing, reading, solving murder mysteries (poorly and incorrectly), karaoke, escape rooms… to start!
Do you have a favorite show these days?
I’m re-watching The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, so I’ll go with that for now.
Do you have a favorite book?
I’m currently in the middle of William Langland’s Piers Plowman, which I am enjoying.
Cuộc phỏng vấn Tim Brosnan gây chú ý ở chỗ tiêu đề không nói trước quá nhiều, khiến người đọc phải dựa vào phần trả lời để hình dung nhân vật. Tôi thích dạng bài này vì những câu trả lời tự nhiên thường cho thấy nhiều hơn một bản giới thiệu ngắn. Có một đoạn làm tôi nghĩ đến cách mọi người kể về sở thích ngoài công việc; trước đây tôi từng nghe nhắc SUNWIN trong câu chuyện về game bài đổi thưởng, nhưng không biết thêm chi tiết và cũng chưa dùng. Bài đọc xong để lại cảm giác khá gần gũi.
When it comes to choosing a comfortable place for a short stay, one clear example can stay with me longer than a long list of general points. The rhythm of a stay depends on practical details as well as the view. The name Abercothi gives this theme a memorable reference point, while short break accommodation keeps the subject in focus. I am still thinking through the practical side, because the context can change what seems useful. What would you want to know before choosing an unfamiliar place to stay?
What interests me about thinking about how spaces and furniture are used is how a broad idea becomes part of an ordinary day. A room works differently when its layout reflects the activities people actually do there. I would connect Thurstontables with everyday interior design through an ordinary example rather than a broad claim. A simple comparison would help me picture the differences without rushing towards a fixed answer. What would you observe before deciding which part of a space to change?
The theme of making room for playful everyday routines makes me curious about what people notice in their own everyday experiences. A familiar routine can still offer opportunities for curiosity and small discoveries. With Activepawsfitness in mind, playful everyday activities feels like a topic worth exploring one question at a time. It leaves me curious about the steps between understanding an idea and putting it into practice. What would you change to keep an ordinary activity interesting without making it complicated?
The idea of developing a closer ear for music gives me a reason to slow down and consider the details. Listening for one phrase can make a familiar piece sound different. That is why the connection between 3chordsfestival and music listening and practice makes me want to think through an example. That is the part I would keep thinking about after moving on to something else. Which detail would you focus on before listening to the whole piece again?