Anna Akbari is a multi-faceted businesswoman who has made herself out to be quite the designer. She is a sociologist, consultant, writer, entrepreneur, etc. Anna is not afraid to wear different masks and actually encourages other people to try to live in someone else's shoes for a day. She believes that in the design world authenticity is irrelevant. Anna believes that creating an image for yourself is important, giving yourself an identity. She told us in her speech not to underestimate the audience, and to ask yourself , "do they believe it?" Anna believes that you can make so many different friends just by skewing your image depending on their demographic. She has dressed up as a homeless person, prostitute, tourist, preppy girl, and wore a veil. She also talked to us about how sites such as facebook, blogs, myspace, etc gives you a certain image. She reminded us that it is important to think, write, and meet people. She is a successful business person who encourages people to go out in the world and become familiar with all kinds of people.
Other notes:
Ralph Lauren..real name is ralph lipshitz from the bronx, identity=success..polos, waspy
Professional pedigree: production assistant.
*Think, write, speak+strategic self-presentation=HIRED
*Entrepreneurial spirit: Foto FETE, Closet catharsis, splice, brainwritght
*Networking
*CONFIDENCE, POSITIVE, PROFESSIONALISM
*Identity is fluid, creativity trumps, biography, design is embodied
"we all wear masks, metaphorically speaking"
annaakbari@gmail.com
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