Interview with Atsuko Tateno

Atsuko Tateno ("AT") interviewed on Thursday, 23 May.

Could you please tell us about your experience as a designer, artist, architect or creator?

AT : I learned Photojournalism at University of Central Oklahoma, and graduated at 2001. I moved back to Japan to be a photographer, but I could not find any opportunities. But I was very interested in web design at that time. So I studied design by myself. And I got a job as a web-designer. I moved several offices to challenge myself on higher level. I was still taking pictures for myself for those years. After few years later, I figured out that design, art, and photography are all connected. And now I want to be a photographer.

How did you become a designer?

AT : I always have been attracted by beautiful things, such as the moonlight, sundown, and fresh green field since I was a little child. I was also very interested in a job which requires technique, and taste. I watched a movie about a female photographer when I was 6. And I was quite sure I dreamed of being a photographer in the future. I studied photojournalism at University of Central Oklahoma. Unfortunately I could not be a photographer right away after my graduation. But I got a job as a designer, and learned a lot about design. I believe those experiences are very helpful when I become a photographer.

What is your growth path? What are your future plans? What is your dream design project?

AT : I want to improve my skill as a retoucher. So I would like to work for photo studio.

What positive experiences you had when you attend the A’ Design Award?

AT : I learned how to add text to the photos to appeal as a design project.