Interview Questions
Gato Dates
Freelance Graphic Designer for Custom City Maps

How do you ensure your design work aligns with a brand’s tone and audience?
To ensure my design work aligns with the brand’s tone and audience, I research the brand’s identity such as its guidelines, current visuals, target demographic, and the brand’s values. I view brand’s websites, social media, and campaigns to fully understand their style and emotional tone. I create designs based on the brand’s personality by using a variety of colors, layouts, and imagery to help the brand connect with the community.
Gato Dates
Freelance Graphic Designer for Custom City Maps

Can you share examples of custom map or illustrative design work you’ve done?
During COVID-19, I started doing digital art commissions online for video game streamers and players. I grew a strong passion for drawing, and everyday I dedicated at least 5 hours after school to drawing and designing characters or scenery for my community and customers.
In high school, I joined the Japanese Club and became the secretary as a sophomore. I began to create graphic designs for the club such as advertisements, social media posts, and slide shows presentations.