5 Tips for Designers from a Terrible Designer

I’ve been in the position to lead designers toward best-in-class, top-notch design for some of the most well-known brands in the world. Funny thing about that: I’m not a designer! I am, however a writer who knows how to unearth a creative solution, and who knows who to help others solve problems for themselves.

I’d like to share five problem-solving tips for designers that will help them think through and create designs more effectively and guide them to ridiculous fame and fortune, all from a person who is smart enough to know when to hire someone far better than me to do this kind of stuff.

Transcript

1. Writer Presents “Five Tips for Designers from a Terrible Designer” at Chicago Camps.” You won’t Believe What Happens Next!
4. It’s not just about the What It’s about the How
5. DESIGN GENEROUSLY
6. “The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others.”
7. DESIGN PRAGMATICALlY
8. “Precision without sentimentality.”
9. DESIGN NAKEDLY
10. “Tell me what you know, then tell me what you don’t know, only then can you tell me what you think.”
11. DESIGN SPIRITUALlY
12. “The best way to succeed is to discover what you love and then find a way to offer it to others in the form of service, working hard, and also allowing the energy of the universe to lead you. ”
13. DESIGN BLISsFULlY IGNOrantly-ly
14. “If somebody offers you an amazing opportunity but you’re not sure you can do it, say yes – then learn how to do it later!”
15. It’s not just about the What It’s about the How
17. TheJoyofSolving.com TwistYourThinking.com