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 next 10 years, I would oversea the transition from traditional design techniques and processes to a fully equipped digital studio where Apple Macs and digital software like Photoshop where changing 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 for both the Studio and myself over the coming years. |
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. I left and set up my own company Victor Habbick Visions. While graphic design still played big part in my business, I spread my wings into the areas of illustration and photography to greater effect. Slowly and surely I managed to build up a large portfolio of work in these areas which is now represented by some of the finest Stock Agencies both home and abroad. I have been published worldwide with work appearing in magazines and on book covers by some of the worlds biggest authors. 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 and opportunities. 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 |