The 2015 Eye for Illustration panel discussion took place April 22nd in the Kennedy Conference Room, which was filled with juniors and senior Illustration majors.

Six professionals with expertise from a variety of areas/markets made up the panel and spoke in depth about working with illustrators. They gave great advice to young illustrators trying to break into the business from their unique perspective. A lengthy and enlightening question and answer segment followed. In addition, the students had an opportunity to meet each professional, look at the samples they brought and exchange business cards.

The panelists included:

Ami Bennit   (Moderator) Senior Account Executive of Ashmont Media and the Principal of Motor Media & Management

Susan McCabe   Artist’s Rep, Lilla Rogers Studio

Ashley Zimmerman and Michel Steingisser   Designers, Dinardo Design

George Restrepo   Design Director, Northeastern University

Tak Toyoshima  Art Director , The Dig and creator of Secret Asian Man

It was an enjoyable and informative event and the Illustration department hopes to do this again next year!