Vitali Zahharov is a Los Angeles based designer who reveals the secret of his own success.
Many people live according to predetermined schemes, move along beaten paths, and enter a matrix, just to not disturb their comfort zone. But there are others who choose different paths, new experiences, and life journeys. Vitali Zahharov is one of these people – a few years ago, his life changed dramatically, literally in a few days, and turned into a real adventure.
“My journey into the world of design began in 2011. The laptop was always by my side, no matter if I was on vacation with my family or on an outing in nature. My friends often laughed at me that even when I was resting, I was working. But for me, it was a new world that I wanted to explore in-depth.” – Vitali said.
It starts from scratch, from ground zero. He doesn’t even know how to use Photoshop professionally, but with each new day, he learns more and more. He watches online tutorials, observes the work of leading designers and thinks: ‘One day I will do the same! Maybe even better!’
“Many people believe that mastering even just one design program makes them a designer. But this is not so – says Vitali. – It’s like not knowing how to drive and wanting to become a perfect driver with one tour of the city by car. It takes experience and hard work. As well as tenacity: to keep going and not give up.”
Vitali’s profession takes him and his family to Singapore. Today, he remembers this moment with a smile and warmth: “It was a turning point for me that affected my whole life. I started working with people from various fields and communicating with people from all over the world. It gave me a lot of experience. Today, I am already sure – only by working with people from different cultures and background on the project, makes you understand how unique every project is. Everyone is trying add something that he brought with them. And that’s so nice, because it expands the boundaries of your perception.”