Kristian plays a utility role in the dg creative department, taking on everything from design & web development to copywriting, photography and animation, while serving as the lead punching bag for Rebecca’s fists of fury. In the interests of full disclosure, he also edits this blog, which affords him unique opportunities to talk about himself in the third person, as if he wasn’t sitting right here, reading right along the whole time. (editor’s note: I SEE WHAT YOU’RE DOING – shut up --NO YOU SHUT UP!)It doesn’t sound right to say that he juiced himself, so let’s just skip that part and get right to the questions. (editor’s note: WHAT A TOTAL RIPOFF! I DESERVE A CLEVER SEGUE!)
Q1 – Why advertising?
It’s a good outlet for all the stuff I like to do. I enjoy being able to apply myself to all sorts of different challenges in various media. Writing, design, illustration, music, photography and technology all converge in advertising, so it’s pretty ideal for me. (editor’s note: OMG YOU SOUND SO POMPOUS. YOU SHOULD MENTION THAT YOU SUCK AT ALL OF THOSE THINGS.)
Q2 – Aside from working at dg, what experiences have you had on the job that have shaped who you are today?
I spent a number of years as a freelancer, wearing more hats than I ever wanted to. It gave me a great perspective on the industry as a whole, but moreover, it left me with a deep appreciation of working as part of a team. (editor’s note: THERE IS NO “I” IN TEAM, YOU JERK)
Q3 – What is your favorite reality show?
I’m not a big fan of reality TV, but my family has managed to pull me into some of their watching habits. I’ve been known to watch Mythbusters, Wipeout, and Big Brother with them. I draw the line though at things like Jersey Shore or stuff like that. (editor’s note: THEN HOW DO YOU EXPLAIN THAT SNOOKIE WALLPAPER ON YOUR COMPUTER?)
Q4 – What superpower do you harness that is mostly concealed to your co-workers and clients?
I have an extremely sharp tongue. I could make Don Rickles cry. You’d never know it unless you were to cross me. (editor’s note: WHAT ABOUT YOUR SCHIZOPHRENIA? AREN’T YOU GOING TO TELL THEM ABOUT THAT?)
Q5 – What is your favorite thing about dg?
It’s like a family here. It sounds trite but it’s true. (editor’s note: EVERYONE KNOWS YOU’RE JUST IN IT FOR THE SNACKS.)
Q6 – Favorite South Florida eating establishment?
Me and the family used to be die-hard fans of Pete Rose’s Ballpark Café until it shut down. We have yet to find it’s equal among family-friendly restaurants. We still mourn its passing when we drive past it. (editor’s note: OKAY, I’LL GIVE YOU THAT ONE. NOW I’M STARTING TO TEAR UP.)
Q7 - What sites, blogs, etc do you frequent and how often?
I try not to stay on one site for too long so that the Internet can’t lock onto my frequency and start sucking the thoughts out of my brain. I do have a few imaginary friends I’ve met “online” that I’ve known longer than most of the real people I know, and I check in on them regularly. (editor’s note: HA HA HA, I KNEW IF I HUNG AROUND LONG ENOUGH, THE CRAZY WOULD START TO LEAK OUT. NOW YOU’VE DONE IT. THEY’LL BE HERE WITH THE STRAIGHTJACKET ANY MOMENT NOW. THEN WHO WILL THEY GET TO EDIT THIS BLOG?)
