BloomInFocus: Get to Know the Faces of ImageBloom – Preston Magsig

1. Can you introduce yourself and share a fun fact we might not know about you?

Hi, I’m Preston, and I’m the Director of Digital Media here at ImageBloom! My amazing wife Alexia and our beautiful little girl Anya are my world. Some things you might not know about me are that Michael Jackson is my favorite music artist of all time, and I have an identical twin brother.

2. Share a quote from a movie or TV show that resonates with you.

“I see now that the circumstances of one’s birth are irrelevant; it is what you do with the gift of life that determines who you are.” – Mewtwo, Pokémon: The First Movie

3. Describe your design style in three emojis.

4. What are the must-have items on your desk that keep you inspired and organized?

A nice lamp always helps and keeps the mood relaxed! I also have these little Goku figures to keep me company.

5. What’s the most memorable piece of feedback you’ve ever received, and how did it change your approach to design?

One of my awesome professors in college told me to step outside my comfort zone and try designing in many different styles since I always stuck with a very specific type. That advice has helped keep my work fresh and expanded my capabilities as a graphic designer!

6. Name the best concert you have ever attended.

There are too many! I’d say a tie between Stevie Wonder and Janet Jackson.

7. Do you have any pets?

I have 4 cats that often drive me insane, but I love them! And a turtle who turned 11 this year. And many little mosquito fish that keep the turtle (she’s vegetarian) company.

8. If you were stranded on a deserted island and could only bring three things, what would they be?

My phone, a charger, and a generator with a full tank of gas! Sure, I probably wouldn’t last long, but at least I’d have good entertainment, photos to look back on, and a few games to keep me occupied.

9. You’ve been asked to redesign a classic fairy tale book cover. Which one do you choose, and how do you approach it?

Probably “Little Red Riding Hood,” and I would choose a modern, whimsical style with a bright color palette that plays off her iconic red hood. Red is my favorite color at the moment, so that’s why I’d go with that!

10. If you could swap places with anyone for a day, who would it be?

One of my cats… They get to sleep all day long and only wake up to cause a little trouble and eat.

11. If you could only use three colors for the rest of your career, which ones would you choose and why?

This is such a hard question because there are so many great colors! I’m leaning towards an orange, teal, and black combo because I think there is solid versatility and balance between these colors and good contrast to keep designs interesting!

12. What is your biggest design pet peeve?

Low-Resolution Images. It’s hard to do anything that looks good when starting with bad-quality photos!

13. What is your favorite thing about ImageBloom?

I absolutely love working as part of a team! I am constantly inspired by the work of my team members and I’m always learning new ways to do things when collaborating with them.