My interview:



- Tell us about yourself.
I am Argie Salango and Im 21 years of age. Im a freelance shirt designer from the Philippines and am currently studying fashion design.

- Describe your typical day.
Wake up midnoon. Eat my daily brunch. Watch TV. Conceptualize and create designs. Eat again. Then PC again. ahehehe. thats my typical day. Sometimes I do my exercise, I run, just to pump up my day.

- Favorites: movie, music, TV, Books (feel free to add your own)
I love movies. I can watch anything...from boring to overkill movies. lol. The best movies I've seen so far include Cannibal Holocaust (1975) Green Mile (1999) The Mist (2007) Love me if you dare, a french film and some Hayao Miyazaki movies (Ponyo, Spirited Away and Howl's Moving Castle). For fashion inspiration. I will always love the galactic proportions of Star Wars and the modern elegance of Sex and the City the movie.

Im also a fan of music. I love the Beatles especially the newly made tribute slash renditions. I also love the folk poppish music of Mandy Moore. Im also a fan of Elliot Yamin, John Mclaughlin, Sarah Bareieles and the Youtube artist, Ricardo Munoz from Spain.

TV? ehhh. I dont watch too much TV, but if given the chance to tune at it all day...Id probably stick to two or three channels. Lifestyle Network, Asian Food Channel and maybe Fashion TV.

Books. I dont read that much.


- What's your favorite t-shirt that you have designed?
Phew, I have two designs on my mind right now. Its Kyung Jin (the paper windmill shirt) and the Hope of the Hopeless shirt. Both printed by DBH.

- What's your favorite Tee that someone else has designed?
Im not very particular with faving anyone shirt's design, but i love the style of Jimiyo and Mathiole.

- Do you do art projects outside the t-shirt world?
Yup. I do posters and swimsuit designs.

- What are you most proud of?
Im proud of myself because I am earning my own money. I feel a little more independent than before.

- What are some words of advice for fellow Cameesians?
WORK HARD. HARDER. put ur best foot in everything you do...and everytime you submit something...always think twice if the design will sell or not...or it would be favored by anyone or not. Working within the shirt industry demands hardwork and originality. Sometimes u really have to be intellegent to win and get a print. and one more thing, Enjoy everything you do. if you feel drained and stressed. Take time to relax...then work again. Its also good to take inspiration from your emotions. It enables you to express urself...in the most unique and original way.

So much to read ayt? sorry. Im just too happy. Its my second interview and all is going well.