I'm working on design based project for my web class that involves interviewing Freelancers, Web Developers and Designers and I would be grateful if a representative of Menewsha's development team would be willing to answer a few brief interview questions.
I hope this is the appropriate place to post but I didn't want to just send a random PM.
If you're kind enough to answer please feel free to PM me your responses, if you would prefer that your answers remain private. Thank you.


1. As a designer, what are the most common issues and complications you face, how do you overcome those issues?

2. As a successful business person, what are some tips you would offer a self starter or
freelance web designer?

3. What is a typical business day like for you?

4. What do you enjoy the most about your job?

5. Do you have any particular programs or tools that you prefer to use when you work?

6. If you could only give me one piece of advice, what would it be?

Thank You for Taking the Time to Answer my Questions

Only Ken can answer these questions..but I'll tell him that this thread is here.
I'm sure he'll take a look if he gets time. But with a software switch on the doorstep, I can't promise anything. He is frantically busy right now.

Originally Posted by Jaina Solo

1. As a designer, what are the most common issues and complications you face, how do you overcome those issues?

As a designer, I think getting the design to work properly in all browsers, including cellphones is my number one enemy. I try to look at what I've done in the past to correct certain issues and when in doubt, ask a friend or colleague for some help, it's a great way to learn.

Originally Posted by Jaina Solo

2. As a successful business person, what are some tips you would offer a self starter or freelance web designer?

Never be afraid to ask questions. There is no such thing as a dumb question, only silly ones. Also, take your past mistakes with you and use them when making future decisions. Experience is a very effective tool, take advantage of that.

Originally Posted by Jaina Solo

3. What is a typical business day like for you?

I think that all depends on the project that I'm working on. Right now I wake up and have a cup of coffee, read a little news (news junkie), then check and respond to all my emails. I'm typical on the computer for a good 10-12 hours a day working. I take small breaks to do some household chores and fix myself something to eat. After all that is said and done, I like to spend the rest of my time with my friends and family.

Originally Posted by Jaina Solo

4. What do you enjoy the most about your job?

I get to meet and talk to many different people from all sides of the world. The flexibility really works well for me to. Just today I did some laundry while working, how great is that?

Originally Posted by Jaina Solo

5. Do you have any particular programs or tools that you prefer to use when you work?

I'm currently working from my Linux box and I use the default text editor for most of my coding. Most of my coding ability is stored in my brain, so I don't need anything else. The only thing I have to have in my text editor is auto FTP. I also love the fact that I can FTP into my websites directly from my desktop. I'll be getting a Macbook Pro soon, so I'll have to get used to it all over again.

Originally Posted by Jaina Solo

6. If you could only give me one piece of advice, what would it be?

Be very humble and professional with what you do and never take advantage of someone. Your kind acts and dedication WILL pay off.

Thank you both for replying to my question!

Ken, thank you so much for taking the time to do this, I'm very grateful, I can't thank you enough.