Comments on: Q&A Miguel Valenzuela | Creative Director http://www.mecho.com.au/blog/guest-blogger/interview-miguel-valenzuela-housemouse/ mecho.com.au is a online style guide for men and women. We dig the latest from the world of Fashion, Beauty, Gadgets, Home Lifestyle and more. We aim to be a source of inspiration for your stylish lifestyle. Read exclusive interviews with guest bloggers, giveaways and newsletter Sat, 11 Feb 2012 06:03:29 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v= By: mecho team http://www.mecho.com.au/blog/guest-blogger/interview-miguel-valenzuela-housemouse/comment-page-1/#comment-8399 mecho team Tue, 30 Jun 2009 07:35:31 +0000 http://www.mecho.com.au/blog/guest-blogger/interview-miguel-valenzuela-housemouse/#comment-8399 All the best at upcoming design:made:trade 2009 in Melbourne! Anyone visiting the event; keep an eye for the mecho postcards to vote on your fav exhibitor which will be featured on our site after event. You will also be in the run to win some stylish accessories as thanks for your vote. The postcards are designed by Migsta himself from housemouse and brought to you by hp. :) All the best at upcoming design:made:trade 2009 in Melbourne!

Anyone visiting the event; keep an eye for the mecho postcards to vote on your fav exhibitor which will be featured on our site after event. You will also be in the run to win some stylish accessories as thanks for your vote. The postcards are designed by Migsta himself from housemouse and brought to you by hp. :)

]]> By: Miguel Valenzuela http://www.mecho.com.au/blog/guest-blogger/interview-miguel-valenzuela-housemouse/comment-page-1/#comment-8072 Miguel Valenzuela Thu, 25 Jun 2009 01:42:22 +0000 http://www.mecho.com.au/blog/guest-blogger/interview-miguel-valenzuela-housemouse/#comment-8072 Hahaha... Sean, Melb v Sydney! Firstly, I'm a Melbourne boy through and through... Love this city but I do travel to Sydney from time to time. Yes, I've always live in Melbourne but would I consider living anywhere else in the world? hmmm... I love Spain... visiting Madrid, this city has some similarities to Melbourne. It's modern but raw and edgy. The food and wine is amazing and it's in Europe!!!! Secondly, the designs coming from this city (Melbourne) are getting noticed! Not only are we competing with Sydney but also the world. Melbourne designers are pushing themselves... getting noticed. One thing I can't do, is make up your mind in which city to choose - Melbourne or Sydney but in the end, I love them both for their unique qualities. Hey, maybe sample Melb for 1 or 2 years? Miguel Hahaha… Sean, Melb v Sydney!
Firstly, I’m a Melbourne boy through and through… Love this city but I do travel to Sydney from time to time. Yes, I’ve always live in Melbourne but would I consider living anywhere else in the world? hmmm… I love Spain… visiting Madrid, this city has some similarities to Melbourne. It’s modern but raw and edgy. The food and wine is amazing and it’s in Europe!!!!
Secondly, the designs coming from this city (Melbourne) are getting noticed! Not only are we competing with Sydney but also the world. Melbourne designers are pushing themselves… getting noticed.
One thing I can’t do, is make up your mind in which city to choose – Melbourne or Sydney but in the end, I love them both for their unique qualities.
Hey, maybe sample Melb for 1 or 2 years?
Miguel

]]> By: Miguel Valenzuela http://www.mecho.com.au/blog/guest-blogger/interview-miguel-valenzuela-housemouse/comment-page-1/#comment-8070 Miguel Valenzuela Thu, 25 Jun 2009 00:34:41 +0000 http://www.mecho.com.au/blog/guest-blogger/interview-miguel-valenzuela-housemouse/#comment-8070 Hey Kikki, you had to ask one of the toughest questions... hahaha. I guess the brand would have to provide global exposure. To be recognised from all corners of the world and the client must be reputable... and sustainable... Also, let me add that I'm a BIG fan of the world game... football (aka soccer) So, the ultimate brand would be... to design the FIFA Word Cup identity and the campaign that surrounds it. This is a game that is not based on gender... nor social status. Anyone with a round ball can play. Also, it's a game with a language that everyone speaks... I hope this answers your Q. Mig (Migsta) x Hey Kikki, you had to ask one of the toughest questions… hahaha.
I guess the brand would have to provide global exposure. To be recognised from all corners of the world and the client must be reputable… and sustainable… Also, let me add that I’m a BIG fan of the world game… football (aka soccer) So, the ultimate brand would be… to design the FIFA Word Cup identity and the campaign that surrounds it.
This is a game that is not based on gender… nor social status. Anyone with a round ball can play. Also, it’s a game with a language that everyone speaks…
I hope this answers your Q.
Mig (Migsta) x

]]> By: Sean http://www.mecho.com.au/blog/guest-blogger/interview-miguel-valenzuela-housemouse/comment-page-1/#comment-7893 Sean Sun, 21 Jun 2009 04:56:09 +0000 http://www.mecho.com.au/blog/guest-blogger/interview-miguel-valenzuela-housemouse/#comment-7893 Hey Miguel, have you always lived in Melbourne? Would you consider living anywhere else in the world? I've been tempted to move down to Melbourne as change of scenery from Sydney but not sure yet... it's the Sydney vs Melbourne battle again but I like what have been coming out of Melbourne in recent years. Hey Miguel, have you always lived in Melbourne? Would you consider living anywhere else in the world? I’ve been tempted to move down to Melbourne as change of scenery from Sydney but not sure yet… it’s the Sydney vs Melbourne battle again but I like what have been coming out of Melbourne in recent years.

]]> By: Kikki http://www.mecho.com.au/blog/guest-blogger/interview-miguel-valenzuela-housemouse/comment-page-1/#comment-7326 Kikki Thu, 11 Jun 2009 06:40:46 +0000 http://www.mecho.com.au/blog/guest-blogger/interview-miguel-valenzuela-housemouse/#comment-7326 If you could work on any client in the world, which brand would that be and why? Kxx If you could work on any client in the world, which brand would that be and why? Kxx

]]> By: Chad http://www.mecho.com.au/blog/guest-blogger/interview-miguel-valenzuela-housemouse/comment-page-1/#comment-7253 Chad Mon, 08 Jun 2009 08:46:50 +0000 http://www.mecho.com.au/blog/guest-blogger/interview-miguel-valenzuela-housemouse/#comment-7253 Thanks Miguel. Great inspiration and kick in the butt. I'm ready to get down from my high horse and get ready for short term sacrifices for long term goals! Chad Thanks Miguel. Great inspiration and kick in the butt. I’m ready to get down from my high horse and get ready for short term sacrifices for long term goals!

Chad

]]> By: Miguel Valenzuela http://www.mecho.com.au/blog/guest-blogger/interview-miguel-valenzuela-housemouse/comment-page-1/#comment-7147 Miguel Valenzuela Fri, 05 Jun 2009 00:05:17 +0000 http://www.mecho.com.au/blog/guest-blogger/interview-miguel-valenzuela-housemouse/#comment-7147 Chad, Thanks for the compliment. We at housemouse work hard to create the perfect design piece. Redundant... These are tough times but you must keep your chin up and keep-on keeping-on! As they say... One door closes another one opens. In business though... I'd say, one door closes another 3 windows open. The opportunities in business are harder, you have to make the most of every opportunity! So, how did I fund my business? Well, after working on my business during the day, I worked as a part time cleaner at night. Every dollar earned from the business was reinvested into the business. This allowed the business to grow. Chad, to get yourself pumped... Always have passion in whatever you do! Without passion there is no drive!!!! I hope I've helped. Mig (Migsta) Chad, Thanks for the compliment. We at housemouse work hard to create the perfect design piece. Redundant… These are tough times but you must keep your chin up and keep-on keeping-on! As they say… One door closes another one opens. In business though… I’d say, one door closes another 3 windows open. The opportunities in business are harder, you have to make the most of every opportunity!
So, how did I fund my business? Well, after working on my business during the day, I worked as a part time cleaner at night. Every dollar earned from the business was reinvested into the business. This allowed the business to grow.
Chad, to get yourself pumped… Always have passion in whatever you do! Without passion there is no drive!!!!
I hope I’ve helped.
Mig (Migsta)

]]> By: Chad http://www.mecho.com.au/blog/guest-blogger/interview-miguel-valenzuela-housemouse/comment-page-1/#comment-7091 Chad Wed, 03 Jun 2009 01:34:46 +0000 http://www.mecho.com.au/blog/guest-blogger/interview-miguel-valenzuela-housemouse/#comment-7091 Respect Miguel! You seem to have done well and having fun on the way. May I ask how you got funds in the end to support your business and how long did it take until you felt that you are doing all right? I just became redundant from a very well-paid job but the situation also made me loose faith in working for others and want to be my own boss! Any tips to get myself pumped up would be of tremendous value. Your designs looks great. Chad Respect Miguel!

You seem to have done well and having fun on the way. May I ask how you got funds in the end to support your business and how long did it take until you felt that you are doing all right? I just became redundant from a very well-paid job but the situation also made me loose faith in working for others and want to be my own boss! Any tips to get myself pumped up would be of tremendous value.

Your designs looks great.

Chad

]]> By: Miguel Valenzuela http://www.mecho.com.au/blog/guest-blogger/interview-miguel-valenzuela-housemouse/comment-page-1/#comment-7044 Miguel Valenzuela Tue, 02 Jun 2009 00:23:48 +0000 http://www.mecho.com.au/blog/guest-blogger/interview-miguel-valenzuela-housemouse/#comment-7044 Eric, I'll be there promoting wrapped by housemouse™. Come down and Introduce yourself. A brilliant design event, full of inspiration. Eric, I’ll be there promoting wrapped by housemouse™. Come down and Introduce yourself. A brilliant design event, full of inspiration.

]]> By: Miguel Valenzuela http://www.mecho.com.au/blog/guest-blogger/interview-miguel-valenzuela-housemouse/comment-page-1/#comment-7042 Miguel Valenzuela Tue, 02 Jun 2009 00:20:33 +0000 http://www.mecho.com.au/blog/guest-blogger/interview-miguel-valenzuela-housemouse/#comment-7042 Jamez, hmmmm, first client... let me think... Oh yes. Back in 96, it was a small audio/visual store in Footscray, called Footscray Audio. They required stationery. Ie. Business cards, letterheads, with comps and invoice books. Ha - I had to start some where! Jamez, hmmmm, first client… let me think… Oh yes. Back in 96, it was a small audio/visual store in Footscray, called Footscray Audio. They required stationery. Ie. Business cards, letterheads, with comps and invoice books. Ha – I had to start some where!

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