I desired studying Architecture at the University, but was offered provisional admission into Industrial Design. This was more than a phobia for me, as I had challenges loving the discipline. Of course, I did all that was expected of me as a student to ensure I passed every of my test and exam until I was certified.
Deep inside of me, there wasn't much drive for the discipline; unlike my other mates Ifedayo Ojo, Egbru Evidence who loved the discipline as they had had a fore knowledge of it. Alonge Akinola, Irabor Fabian, Raime Kameel and Akingbola Femi, Jesulowo Samuel amidst others who loved it when we started fully into our disciplines at the third year.
They were self motivated, and had no need of being cajoled, even when we were at the stage of manual designs, they were good on digital designs. I had no much prospects for the discipline as a career back then. I could remember answering a friend reluctantly then; I might not practice this thing (Industrial design) reason been; I had some passion for Speaking and Administration. That was the excuse. Much more I was a Spiritual fanatic and extremist such that I had nonchalant attitude towards design. Permit me to write; It is wrong for you as a genuine believer to think God wants you to excel and prosper only Spiritually. NO! He wants you to be the standard for those whom are yet to embrace the genuine Life and excel in your secular business.
THE TURNING POINT
I rejected art and design jobs while in School as I was full of fright in professionalism and delivery. Until my third year in school when Emmanuel was bent on me, doing an A3 size Convocation congratulatory birthday card for his sister. Not even my first and second decline pushed him away. Immediately I went on youtube and watched videos on how to go about it.
And Wow! Even my mates got to know I did a card for someone. I remembered one asked me; Daniel how much did you bill him? I become dumbfounded, I had no knowlede of that...it was part of the professionalism in our design career.
THE CLIMB
Now, here is the real deal. NO ONE WAS BORN A VETERAN IN HIS/HER SKILL/PROFESSION. We grow in it. Conquering fright will unleash you into it. If I were ever told I'll be privilege to practice my profession I'd say its likelihood is slim.
Fast forward to my service year, I was privilege to serve with the graphics sub unit of an Institution. This was where the stimulation began! I loved what I see my bosses do, but I wasn't up to them. They said; all that is needed is INTEREST and a HEART to LEARN. As an artist do not tell you client "I can't do the job, for constant practice MAKES YOU IT(the best). You might not look like your profession today, but trust me, you can be it! Learning on the Job will make you it.
YOU CAN BE IT!
Dedicating this piece to Prof. S. R. Ogunduyile, Dr. (Mrs.) Areo, Mr. Olatunbosun Ajadi (Horry the great Artist), Mr. Adebayo Olanrewaju M. I appreciate you all.
