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Tom Kirsch

1. Where do you work now? Schematic, Austin Office
2. Where was the first place that you worked in Dallas? Sibley/Peteet Design When did you work
there and what was your title? 1995–97, title Designer
3. Name 6 people that you’ve worked with Don Sibley, David Beck, Donna Aldridge, Art Garcia, Chuck Johnson, Jeff Dey / work with that inspired you Everyone mentioned in some capacity, Namely David Beck given he was my instructor for several years in school and in my first couple years at S/P /
taught you David Beck taught several of my design classes at East Texas State University / influenced the way you work and design. If possible, name
where you worked with them or what capacity you might have worked with
them. Sibley/Peteet (Don, David, Donna, Art), Brainstorm, Inc. (Chuck and Jeff)
4. Name 1 person — who you may have taught / influenced / someone you
worked with that was more junior than you — that might have taught /
inspired / influenced / impressed you in return.
5. Favorite memory or saying or quote you have from any of the people
mentioned in question #3 / #4. "The one person in my class to get an "A" I’d hire" – David Beck

Laura Root

Where do you work now?
Squires & Company, Dallas

Where was the first place that you worked in Dallas? When did you work there and what was your title?
Eisenberg And Associates, 2003-2006 Junior Designer

Name 6 people that you’ve worked with / work with that inspired you / taught you / influenced the way you work and design. If possible, name where you worked with them or what capacity you might have worked with them.
Marcus Dickerson, my CD at Eisenberg—taught me "Concept is King."
Brandon Murphy, my CD at Squires & Co.—brought out the designer in me and taught me presentation skills.
Jeff Barfoot, my coworker at Eisenberg—inspires me with his passion for design and clean, conceptual execution.
Ann Livingston, my coworker at Eisenberg—inspires me not only with her design sensibility but also her creative use of materials and print techniques.
Geoff German, my coworker at Squires—inspires me with his modern design sensibility and flawless execution.
Jen Brehm, my coworker at Squires—inspires me with her fun sense of style and illustration which she incorporates into her work.

Also, Evalyn German, Laurie Williamson and Sam Reitmayer for the beautiful work they have produced that I wished I had done!

Name 1 person — who you may have taught / influenced / someone you worked with that was more junior than you — that might have taught / inspired / influenced / impressed you in return.
Justin King and Michael Beukema inspire me everyday with their creativity and positive attitudes.