{"version":"1.0","provider_name":"crowdspring Blog","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.crowdspring.com\/blog","author_name":"Audree Rowe","author_url":"https:\/\/www.crowdspring.com\/blog\/author\/audree\/","title":"12 Questions: Meet zaxgarner (USA) - crowdspring Blog","type":"rich","width":600,"height":338,"html":"<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"IOUH927Q8X\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.crowdspring.com\/blog\/12-questions-meet-zaxgarner-usa\/\">12 Questions: Meet zaxgarner (USA)<\/a><\/blockquote><iframe sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" src=\"https:\/\/www.crowdspring.com\/blog\/12-questions-meet-zaxgarner-usa\/embed\/#?secret=IOUH927Q8X\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" title=\"&#8220;12 Questions: Meet zaxgarner (USA)&#8221; &#8212; crowdspring Blog\" data-secret=\"IOUH927Q8X\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" class=\"wp-embedded-content\"><\/iframe><script type=\"text\/javascript\">\n\/* <![CDATA[ *\/\n\/*! 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For these interviews, we pick people who add value to our community \u2013 in the blog, in the forums, in the projects. Plainly \u2013 activities that make crowdSPRING a better community. Be professional, treat others with respect, help us build something very special, and we\u2019ll take notice. We\u2019re very proud to feature zaxgarner (crowdSPRING username: zaxgarner) today. He lives and works in North Carolina. Hey cS Community! Thanks for the opportunity to join you today. Life has been busy, so I will drop a few brief lines for a quick read &amp; then we can all get back to designing! 1. Please tell us about yourself. I&#8217;m a self described simple man&#8230;. 02&#8242; Grad Appalachian State University (the real ASU&#8230;in Boone NC) &#8211; I think this was also Kevin&#8217;s ol&#8217; stomping ground! \u00a0I majored in Graphic Design &amp; Marketing&#8230; in an attempt to balance the business side with the creative. \u00a0\u00a0The design department was big on typography &amp; fine art &#8216;which was a huge plus&#8217;. I took classes in casting, photography, clays, &amp; metals etc&#8230; I think I could have got by with a little less art history though! \u00a0The marketing courses were awesome, I enjoyed learning how design\/creative work enters our marketplace &amp; society. Former Rowdy Kid, Construction worker, Repo-Man, &amp; Tattoo artist&#8230;. To Graphic Designer. Also a converted Christian since 04&#8242; attempting to operate under Col.3:17. 2. How did you become interested in design? I started my design career with non-commissioned murals. You know; crayons on walls etc&#8230; &amp;\u00a0tracing drawing books to keep up with my older brothers.\u00a0I won a few art contests in kindergarten &amp; found out that this design thing could pay off &#8211; The hook was set! 3. What is your favorite project from the past year? In listening to a podcast I found out Concealment Solutions &#8211; in Orem Utah was hosting an independent T-Shirt design competition for their best selling concealment holster &#8211; &#8216;The Black Mamba&#8217;. \u00a0In working with the owner we got the Tee nailed down &amp; the project evolved into a complete branding package for: Concealment Solution&#8217;s primary logo, Misc. Product logos, Business cards &amp; web headers etc&#8230; \u00a0I still have a great working relationship with them&#8230; with future projects on the horizon!\u00a0They sent a me a bunch of gear as an added bonus!"}