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1 – To Start, tell us a bit about yourself where you were born and where you live…

I was born in Curitiba, the biggest city in southern Brazil. In 2006 I moved to Buenos Aires, where I live and work. I’m currently a freelancer, soon I like to start a studio project where I can share experiences with another professionals. I confess that I work at home is a little bit bored.

2 – How did you get started in the arts?

I think it’s something that I always had facility. At school I play to design imaginary covers of my favorite bands, then start with something to web in my free time, and inadvertently became my work. Officially began in 2004, in advertising agencies.

3- Where do yo draw your inspiration from?

Music, urban culture, movies, old school tattoo, some fantasy literature.. Also watch a lot of current trends, design blogs, fashion…

4- Can you describe for us what a regular day is like for you?

I’m the guy who checks the mail before anything .. I try to sleep at least 6 hours a day, I’m trying to do some exercise every morning before starting work.
I work since i wake up, I haven’t a rutine, and usually work until bedtime. Many times I go to a walk, chat with friends .. all this kind of thing keeps me alive to continue working.

5- What is your most common approach for completing a project?

First try to clarify the most of the brief and clear any doubts before starting the creative process. The first stage is research, and don’t start the sketches before to be clear what I mean. Usually I don’t make many sketches, usually first thing I do is pretty close to what will be the final piece. If I have any locks, I try to share my ideas with others. Knowing when to end is usually a problem, I try to organize and focus the lens, so that does not become longer than it should.

6- Out of all your work what is your favorite piece and why?

I’m too self-critical, I think all my designs could be better than they are. I have a list of already completed pieces that I like to work again, but now I need time. I have affection for the piece “hot headphone” but rather the process and not the end result. To develop this piece I had fun with scissors and bend, something unusual in my daily work.

7- Is it easy to make a living in the work that you do?

Definitely not. It’s a constant battle against personal frustrations, creative blocks, clients who need better education .. It takes great patience, dedication and hard work. It is not easy but it’s offset .. I never liked simple things..

8- Who is your biggest influence?

It is hard for me to cite a single great influence, I try not to stick to one style. I am very influenced by the work of Milton Glaser, Herb Lubalin, Escher, and most current I’m enjoying very much the work of Gary Fernandez and Steve Scott.

9- How important is technology for the work that you do? What tools could you not live with out?

I’m a 100% digital artist. I could no longer work without the wacom tablet..

10- How important is color in your work and why?

The color is very important in my work. It’s where I find the personality of my designs.

11- Whats your favorite color?

cyan

12- Where can people get in contact with you?

www.karam.nu

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