SVA Guest Class: Methodology, Culture and Research

a.k.a. stuff

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1. Nitzan Hermon x@byed.it 11/16/14 Hi
2. Nitzan Hermon x@byed.it 11/16/14 Methodology, Culture and Research (a.k.a. stuff)
3. Nitzan Hermon x@byed.it 11/16/14 You never stop researching: Google, read, google again, save clips, Evernote, immerse yourself in stuff – post its, notebooks, links, read, write, medium, Tumblr, get on Twitter, Pinboard, Instapaper, blogs, newspapers, Google Scholar, go to events , lectures, meet ups…
4. Nitzan Hermon x@byed.it 11/16/14 Experiment with different input channels and curate your own knowledge resources
5. Nitzan Hermon x@byed.it 11/16/14 What do you do with all that knowledge?
6. Nitzan Hermon x@byed.it 11/16/14 Develop a critical sense
7. Nitzan Hermon x@byed.it 11/16/14 when is something not relevant for me? what advice should I ignore, which channels are not for me? Answering this questions takes time – but knowing it exists is an important step
8. Nitzan Hermon x@byed.it 11/16/14 Being able to navigate and engage with knowledge will free you from being limited to a certain skill–set or subsection of the industry and will facilitates ongoing learning and develpment This may seem obsolete at this point but this is the #1 challenge you will deal with in the long run
9. Nitzan Hermon x@byed.it 11/16/14 Methodologically Approach Analyze & Digest knowledge
10. Nitzan Hermon x@byed.it 11/16/14 This is surprisingly easy
11. Nitzan Hermon x@byed.it 11/16/14 … and will promote you to develop authority in your sub field, connect with like–minded people and help developing a unique voice and style
12. Nitzan Hermon x@byed.it 11/16/14 The sooner you’ll find your voice (and the more distinct it is) – the more “good” work you’ll do
13. Nitzan Hermon x@byed.it 11/16/14 Goals Your time is worth much more than you think
14. Nitzan Hermon x@byed.it 11/16/14 It’s easy to just hack away and not follow a goal–driven process. ALWAYS set achievable goals
15. Nitzan Hermon x@byed.it 11/16/14 By valuing your time and its worth you’ll be able to become more professional, price your time more accordingly – and produce more work
16. Nitzan Hermon x@byed.it 11/16/14 Your output will be better.
17. Nitzan Hermon x@byed.it 11/16/14 When working you will block outside distractions, learn to exercise focus, and measure its affect
18. Nitzan Hermon x@byed.it 11/16/14 Most importantly you will practice the link between planning and execution – and by that become a better manager, of your own time, and later of others
19. Nitzan Hermon x@byed.it 11/16/14 Make Something
20. Nitzan Hermon x@byed.it 11/16/14 For Example
21. Nitzan Hermon x@byed.it 11/16/14 A ZINE
22. Nitzan Hermon x@byed.it 11/16/14 I want to experiment with publishing – so …
23. Nitzan Hermon x@byed.it 11/16/14 I am going to print a zine
24. Nitzan Hermon x@byed.it 11/16/14 How? Using a simple printer and colored paper
25. Nitzan Hermon x@byed.it 11/16/14 What will you learn? programming content, proof reading, selling a product, dealing with consignment, customer service
26. Nitzan Hermon x@byed.it 11/16/14 Scale (how can this grow)   Book fairs, distributor and more
27. Nitzan Hermon x@byed.it 11/16/14 Ask questions – try to poke holes in your assumptions – be systematic and thorough, once you’re done, allocate the time and resources and see it through. Then measure and adjust your direction
28. Nitzan Hermon x@byed.it 11/16/14 What are you making? How are you making it? What do you need? What’s blocking you?
29. Nitzan Hermon x@byed.it 11/16/14 Questions? Twitter:@byedit