Interview with Janice Kirkpatrick, graphic designer Age: 37 Comes from: Dumfries

Did you set out to work in design?
No I didn't really have a clue what I wanted to do when I was at school. I was interested in biology, architecture and geography. It was my art teacher who really thought I should go to art school and when I got there I thought 'Yes, this is me'. I loved the way of learning through continuous assessment - I'd always hated exams. In fact, I used to pity my friends on exam-based courses.
Was it hard setting up your own business?
What do you do each day?
Do you enjoy it?
Does the job pay well too?
What would your advice be to someone just starting out?
And when you wake up in the mornings, do you look forward to work?

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