Joel Schafer: 'I'm into minimalistic clean design'

Joel Schafers' interview is much different to Dan Saffers'. He answers the questions much more directly and precise.
He starts by talking about his work process, reading is listed as the first thing he does along with looking through other websites and award sites. He also outlines the importance of getting ideas down on paper before proceeding with any design work.
He goes on to talk about how he has made mistakes by rushing into projects in the past and that he now takes quite a while before actually starting the design work. I think i am quite similar to this in that it takes me a while to layout what i am going to do and how i am going to do it.

He gives the following advice to beginning web designers.

- Check award sites for inspiration.

- Read as much design magazines as you can.

- Find some good boards that can help you if you get stuck with a project.

- And always make a manuscript before you starting to produce.

I think this is good advice and i will be adopting this when i start my own web design projects.