Alex Quote by Joseph Altuzarra
“I honestly think that with our generation - Alex Wang, Prabal Gurung, Jason Wu, Christian Cota, Robert Geller - there's a different expectation of what our behavior should be. People expect designers to be good businesspeople and PR people, and I don't think partying is a part of that persona the way it used to be.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Fashion Talk, 2022
Designers today are expected to excel in business and public relations, not just creativity, shifting the professional persona away from traditional social scenes.
In simple terms: Designers must balance creativity with business and PR skills.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate both design talent and business acumen.
Themes
career
business
public relations
professional identity
Mood
reflective
analytical
Type
advice
industry insight
When to use this quote
- fashion shows
- client pitches
- media interviews
- industry conferences
Key Concepts
brand management
networking
industry expectations
Questions to Reflect On
- How can designers maintain creative integrity while meeting business demands?
- What strategies help integrate PR without compromising design vision?
A Different Perspective
Balancing creativity with business can dilute artistic focus.
![“I remember having some problems with [the Deus Ex theme] when I first heard it and I was trying to figure out how to tell [Alex Brandon] I wanted changes. But then I noticed that I couldn't get it out of my mind. I was whistling or humming it to myself all the time. So I just kept my mouth shut…” quote by Warren Spector](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/2ac/warren-spector-41522_alex_i-remember-having-some-problems-with-the_44541.jpg)
