Blog 4: Project Reflection and Working EQ

The Pentagon:

1. So far I have been able to get a better outlook on what some of the opportunities are that await me after college in the architecture field. For example, when I interviewed Dr. Richard Fernandes he gave me great feedback on what the pros and cons would be if I decided to become a theme park architect in the future. He also explained in great lengthy detail the different divisions and sub-categories that are tied to theme park architecture. I have also received lots of reassurance that the colleges I am looking into are great in terms of becoming an architect.

2.  EQ Content: Well, I am now currently changing my topic to tattooing, but at the time my interview greatly helped in the ways I previously stated. Also my research about Disney Imagineering and Novelty Architecture also greatly helped when I wasn't sure what exactly was the difference between regular architecture and the type applied to theme parks. This knowledge has also motivated me to keep pursuing my dream of being an architect outside of the senior project by looking into Architecture ROP classes.

3. So far, the senior project has helped me realize that there is so much creativity in terms of architecture. It also got me in contact with one of the greatest Disney designers to ever work on all the Disney theme parks. I like how we are compelled to follow up on research and schedule interviews for this opens doors to more knowledge on our topic, that we may have otherwise not have known even existed.

4. Getting a mentor in my field hasn't worked. It's so hard to get a busy architect to mentor you, especially when you can't provide any usefulness to their company. However, this led me to find a good tattoo mentor (a job I want to pursue on the side) so I can't complain much.

5. Finding Value: 

• Questions:
• What qualifications do you need to become a tattoo artist?
• Why does it take so long to become certified?
• What sets home call tattoo artists apart from those who work in a shop?
• How can you become a well known, well respected tattoo artist? Is it through the use of advertising, or simply word of mouth?
• What constitutes you as being a successful tattoo artist? 
• I really hope that the knowledge and training I get with my mentor will really give me a head start to the tattoo apprenticeship I would like to pursue throughout college, which hopefully in turn, will land me a spot in a tattoo shop and become a respected tattoo artist.
• It would be really awesome if I could get an interview with any of the tattoo artist who work in Kat Von D's shop in Los Angeles, or any tattoo artist who is well known in the community because hopefully they can provide some insight on how they became so successful, and enlighten me about the struggles they had to face to become that way.