I have now the dubious pleasure of working in the professional graphic design, illustration and photography business for over 40 years. In the late 70's I started my career training to be an architectural technician but was sidelined into studying graphic design, much to my delight. Four years later I would enter the design profession working both freelance and full time for many advertising and design studios throughout the Glasgow area. In time I was offered the opportunity to manage a new design studio in one of Glasgow's finest printers. Over the following years, I would oversee the transition from traditional design techniques and processes to a fully equipped digital studio where Apple Macs and digital software like Photoshop wherechanging the face of the design industry. During this period I would also find the time to start my own part time photography business which would assist in generating more varied work. |
All good things come to an end, and although there is never a right time, I always had a long-term plan to eventually run my own company. After ten exhilarating years, but wanting new challenges, l resigned and set up my own company Victor Habbick Visions. While graphic design still played a big part in my business, I spread my wings into the areas of illustration and photography to greater effect. Slowly but surely I managed to build up a substantial portfolio of work which is now represented by some of the finest Stock Agencies both home and abroad. My work has now been published worldwide through a variety of mediums. It's a long time since I started working in this crazy profession and even now it remains to be seen where things will lead. Book covers, stock photography and illustration still remain my biggest commitment. Although with every email comes new challenges. Through all the ups and downs I still maintain my enthusiasm for all the creative challenges that life can throw at me. I have never considered this a job more a lifestyle and long may it continue for a great many years to come. Victor |