08-06-2018-show-vs-showcase.pdf

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1. Chris D. Macrae, @chrisdmacrae Showcasing vs. Showing Your Work Building a better business. PEI Dribbble Meetup
2. HI EVERYONE Chris D. Macrae, @chrisdmacrae
3. CHRIS D. MACRAE Chris D. Macrae, @chrisdmacrae
4. CHRISTY MACRAE? Chris D. Macrae, @chrisdmacrae
5. @chrisdmacrae Chris D. Macrae, @chrisdmacrae
6. Life is messy. Seriously. Just ask my spouse. Chris D. Macrae, @chrisdmacrae
7. Design is a part of life. Your commute to work? You designed that. Chris D. Macrae, @chrisdmacrae
8. So why do we pretend that design isn’t messy!? Chris D. Macrae, @chrisdmacrae
9. Chris D. Macrae, @chrisdmacrae My Pretty Product™ A show case
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11. That’s pretty # Chris D. Macrae, @chrisdmacrae
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13. Have I seen that before? I feel like it might have been a minute ago $ Chris D. Macrae, @chrisdmacrae
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15. Way to be derivative I liked illustrations before they were cool. Chris D. Macrae, @chrisdmacrae
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17. Chris D. Macrae, @chrisdmacrae Does it look original? Uuuuuuuuuh…
18. Chris D. Macrae, @chrisdmacrae Was it authentic? Yeah, I guess. Does it look original? Uuuuuuuuuh…
19. Chris D. Macrae, @chrisdmacrae What was the problem? I don’t want to talk about it.
20. Chris D. Macrae, @chrisdmacrae Did it solve the problem? Maybe? Probably? How should I know? x What was the problem? I don’t want to talk about it.
21. Chris D. Macrae, @chrisdmacrae My Pretty Product™
22. Chris D. Macrae, @chrisdmacrae My Pretty Product™
23. Showcase 1. an exhibit or display, usually of an ideal or representative model of something. 2. to present in or as if in an entertainment showcase. 3. to show to best advantage “The part minimizes her acting ability and showcases her singing.” Chris D. Macrae, @chrisdmacrae
24. The story showcasing tells Chris D. Macrae, @chrisdmacrae
25. The story showcasing tells Chris D. Macrae, @chrisdmacrae
26. Show 1. to cause or allow to be seen 2. to explain or make clear; make known 3. to prove; demonstrate “We showed them why we made our decisions about our designs” Chris D. Macrae, @chrisdmacrae
27. The story showing tells Chris D. Macrae, @chrisdmacrae
28. Chris D. Macrae, @chrisdmacrae The story showing tells
29. Chris D. Macrae, @chrisdmacrae Wow, she really put some thought into that! I really liked how the last part looked like a face.
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31. Chris D. Macrae, @chrisdmacrae What was the problem? • Inconsistent design • Manage EA’s digital 
 design at scale • Get developer buy-in
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33. Chris D. Macrae, @chrisdmacrae Show how you researched & planned
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35. Chris D. Macrae, @chrisdmacrae OR
36. Chris D. Macrae, @chrisdmacrae Show your thought process, especially the failures.
37. Chris D. Macrae, @chrisdmacrae OR Didn’t work
38. Chris D. Macrae, @chrisdmacrae Show how your design changed & evolved
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42. Chris D. Macrae, @chrisdmacrae Showcase the final product
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44. Chris D. Macrae, @chrisdmacrae Did it solve the problem? Hell yes! What was the problem? • Inconsistent design • Manage EA’s digital 
 design at scale • Get developer buy-in
45. #demotime Author name, @handle
46. Author name, @handle
47. Brief: Author name, @handle Mission: Clean my garage My garage is a mess. I need a plan & execute cleaning it. How can I gather gather requirements, prioritize, validate them, and execute, all while showing my work?
48. Requirements •Get rid of the 12 boxes of seasonal decorations •Get rid of the oil stains on the floor •Install an automatic garage door opener Author name, @handle
49. Prioritize Author name, @handle Value to user
 (60 mins = $100) 1 hour 1 day 1 week Cost to business
 (6hr/day = $1000) 1 hour 1 day 1 week Oil cleanup Automate garage door Box cleanup
50. Prioritize Author name, @handle Value to user
 (60 mins = $100) 1 hour 1 day 1 week Cost to business
 (6hr/day = $1000) 1 hour 1 day 1 week Box cleanup Automate garage door Oil cleanup
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54. Document • Pictures taken • Thinking documented 
 (meeting notes, failures, etc) • Small experiments • Etc… Author name, @handle
55. “There is no such thing as a new idea. It is impossible.” - some old dude ' (Mark Twain) Chris D. Macrae, @chrisdmacrae
56. So what do I take away? •Showing the work you did is more important than showcasing the final product •A showcased design provides little insight into whether it is usable or successful •Design without evidence is easily discounted Chris D. Macrae, @chrisdmacrae
57. Resources •http://littlethunder.co/showcase/ electronic-arts/
 •https://medium.com/the-year-of-the- looking-glass/junior-designers-vs- senior-designers-fbe483d3b51e
 •http://princeedwardisland.design Chris D. Macrae, @chrisdmacrae