Crowdsourcing Designer Interview: Tangguh Karya

Crowdsourcing Designer Interview #4

Our Crowdsourcing Designer Report features interviews with designers and illustrators from around the world. We shoot them some questions on their experience of the crowdsource platform, and ask them about themselves. In today’s interview, we feature Tangguh Karya! Who are you? My name is Tangguh Karya. Where do you live? I live in Yogyakarta, Indonesia.

Describe yourself - likes / dislikes.

I was the last of five brothers who all love art. I loved art since I was a kid. I liked the quiet atmosphere and don’t like to be in the crowd. :-) What inspires you? The first person to be my inspiration in art was my uncle. Although he never taught the art directly to me, but I always admired him. He is a great artist for me.

What design tools do you use (ie: Photoshop, Wacom etc)?

In creating artwork, I use paper, pencil, Photoshop and Wacom. Describe your design style? By the way a question of design style, I think I have no particular style, I prefer to experiment in different styles, rather than focus on one style only.

Where did you study design?

I studied at Academy of Art and Design AKSERI in Yogyakarta, Indonesia.

Which are your favorite designers and styles?

I really like the artwork of David Smith. Really inspiring me.

What category of projects are your favorites? (e.g: t-shirts, packaging etc)

T-shirt design and illustration.

What has been your favorite brief so far?

Brief, clear, and straight to the point, like the ones from 99designs.com

Which design platforms do you use (eg: Threadless, 99designs etc)?

99designs, Threadless, Springleap, La Fraise.

How did you hear about them?

I heard from my friends.

What do / don’t you love about crowdsourced contests?

In general I like the crowdsourced contests, they can cultivate and maintain my design capabilities in order to continue to grow, getting better and better.

Has it become a sustainable source of income?

Of course :-)

How can the experience be improved?

There are three things that until now I still keep to improve my experience. - try - failed - try again  

Would you like to read more Crowdsource Designer Interviews? You can see the growing list of designers we’re speaking to here.
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