The Necessity of Professionalism

On design professionalism, how to deal with clients, and how to deal with you.

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1. the necessity of professionalism @jasonvanlue
2. @designorlandofl THE NECESSITY OF PROFESSIONALISM Follow Along ➜ designorlan.do ➜ @designorlandofl
3. @designorlandofl THE NECESSITY OF PROFESSIONALISM Whatchoo talkin’ ‘bout One The Necessity of Professionalism Two How to Deal with Clients Three How to Deal with You
4. @designorlandofl THE NECESSITY OF PROFESSIONALISM The necessity of professionalism designprofessionalism.com
5. @designorlandofl THE NECESSITY OF PROFESSIONALISM The necessity of professionalism “professionalism means, in every situation, willfully gathering responsibility rather than avoiding it.” —Andy Rutledge
6. @designorlandofl THE NECESSITY OF PROFESSIONALISM The necessity of professionalism One Responsibility Two Accountability Three Expertise
7. @designorlandofl THE NECESSITY OF PROFESSIONALISM WHY DO WE NEED PROFESSIONALISM? We are problem solvers. We aren’t surgeons...but what we do ma ers.
8. @designorlandofl THE NECESSITY OF PROFESSIONALISM WHY DO WE NEED PROFESSIONALISM? Our clients need us to be professional. And we need us to be professional too.
9. @designorlandofl THE NECESSITY OF PROFESSIONALISM Whatchoo talkin’ ‘bout One The Necessity of Professionalism Two How to Deal with Clients Three How to Deal with You
10. @designorlandofl THE NECESSITY OF PROFESSIONALISM How to deal with clients The first way: They want and need a strong leader.
11. @designorlandofl THE NECESSITY OF PROFESSIONALISM How to deal with clients The second way: They are the domain expert. You are the design expert.
12. @designorlandofl THE NECESSITY OF PROFESSIONALISM How to deal with clients The third way: They need to be coached.
13. @designorlandofl THE NECESSITY OF PROFESSIONALISM How to deal with clients The fourth way: They want dependability.
14. @designorlandofl THE NECESSITY OF PROFESSIONALISM How to deal with clients The fi h way: They aren’t paying you to design...they’re paying you to ship.
15. @designorlandofl THE NECESSITY OF PROFESSIONALISM How to deal with clients The sixth way: Don’t die on stupid hills.
16. @designorlandofl THE NECESSITY OF PROFESSIONALISM Whatchoo talkin’ ‘bout One The Necessity of Professionalism Two How to Deal with Clients Three How to Deal with You
17. @designorlandofl THE NECESSITY OF PROFESSIONALISM How to deal with You The first way: Design for the problem. Not the trend.
18. @designorlandofl THE NECESSITY OF PROFESSIONALISM How to deal with You The second way: Learn to accept criticism.
19. @designorlandofl THE NECESSITY OF PROFESSIONALISM How to deal with You The third way: Learn how to manage.
20. @designorlandofl THE NECESSITY OF PROFESSIONALISM How to deal with You The fourth way: Establish Systems.
21. @designorlandofl THE NECESSITY OF PROFESSIONALISM How to deal with You The fi h way: Don’t chase the dollar.
22. @designorlandofl THE NECESSITY OF PROFESSIONALISM How to deal with You The sixth way: Design for the work you want.
23. Professionalism matters. @jasonvanlue