Kris Hermansson

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Kris Hermansson

I’m Kris, I contribute to and lead Resn’s creative vision through:

Creative direction, creative ideation, experience design, game design, pitch writing, pitch presentation, copywriting, speaking, and representing the Resn creative team. And ‘aving a laff.

10 questions for Kris Hermansson:

  • What did you do before becoming a designer?

    I’m not a designer, however over the years I’ve gotten better at telling what is good and what’s not. I was a writer. Sort of.

  • Where do you turn for inspiration?

    Usually I turn to the right.

  • Which are your favorite studios, designers or agencies?

    Cheese Draft (Studio)

    Alexandros Piere Ruben-Hall (Designer)

    …Ouch!? (Agency)

  • Is your city a good place for designers?

    It’s alright.

  • Which technologies are you excited about?

    Kanye West.

  • Do you listen to music while you work? Describe your playlist.

    Loud, and sometimes quite irritating.

  • What are you cultural influences? (Music, books, films, ideologies, etc.)

    I know this one… Actually, can we come back to it?

  • Have you got an academic background or are you self taught?

    It’s a combination of school, self and the people I’ve been fortunate enough to work with - Them hands down more than anything.

  • What do you do in your free time?

    Scrapbooking. It’s not funny.

  • Where do you see the industry in 5 years?

    2020

  • Are you working on any personal projects?

    Yes, I've started a blog called 'Stains' - It's in 1080p

  • If you could give one piece of advice to newbie designers, what would it be?

    Never place the validation and praise of others higher than your own.