Today we’d like to introduce you to Jeffrey Preuss.
Hi Jeffrey, it’s an honor to have you on the platform. Thanks for sharing your story with us – to start, maybe you can share some of your backstory with our readers.
I grew up in a small town in western Kansas, and left for the US Navy when I had the chance. After the Navy, I graduated from Kansas State and began traveling, working, and learning from a wide variety of Designers. The experience gained from a diverse work environment has allowed me to bring ideas to clients across the Midwest region.
Let’s dig deeper into the story – has it been an easy path, and if not, what challenges have you overcome?
Everyone in Architecture and Engineering to a major hit during the Great Recession. The experience pushed me into learning who I was a Landscape Architect, and how to create overwhelming value in a creative setting. Learning proper design techniques, construction processes, and budget expectations were required during this difficult time!
Can you tell our readers more about what you do and what you think sets you apart from others?
Being a part of the Design Community requires creativity. Without this trait, we are merely copying without respect to the work of others. My creative well originates from traditional styles of the past. My greatest joy is correctly drawing from past styles and breathing new life into them. Along the way, it is important to seek opportunities for creating Beauty. Each moment of creativity expressed to create a beautiful moment enhances the life of those who can experience it. This approach to design is important because creating beauty can be done without money. It requires an honest appraisal of the site conditions, the wisdom to harness ideas, and a desire to see the project come to fruition. My background allows me to express these ideas through traditional watercolor mediums and computerized Virtual Reality experiences.
Any advice for finding a mentor or networking in general?
My career path was not a traditional one. Each employment was a chance to learn new management skills, design approaches, and networking contacts. With hard work, the bulk of that wisdom can be had within the first two years; around that time, you will need to decide to stay or move on. I look for more skills each time rather than be locked into the same for many years. As a result, I have experienced design and construction from nearly every angle. There is always more to learn.
Contact Info:
- Website: www.jeffreypreuss.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jeff.preuss.design/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jeffreypreusslandscapes/
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/preussdesign
- Other: https://www.pinterest.com/jeffreypreusslandscapes/
