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Show vs. Showcase

Show vs. Showcase

Presented by Chris D. Macrae (@chrisdmacrae).

A discussion piece on the importance of sharing our thought process with the world to help build a better design community.

PEIDesign

May 29, 2018
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  1. Chris D. Macrae, @chrisdmacrae Showcasing vs. Showing Your Work Building

    a better design community. PEI Dribbble Meetup
  2. Design is a part of life. Your commute to work?

    You designed that. Chris D. Macrae, @chrisdmacrae
  3. Have I seen that before? I feel like it might

    have been a minute ago $ Chris D. Macrae, @chrisdmacrae
  4. 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.
  5. 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
  6. 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
  7. Chris D. Macrae, @chrisdmacrae Wow, she really put some thought

    into that! I really liked how the last part looked like a face.
  8. Chris D. Macrae, @chrisdmacrae What was the problem? • Inconsistent

    design • Manage EA’s digital 
 design at scale • Get developer buy-in
  9. 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
  10. “There is no such thing as a new idea. It

    is impossible.” - some old dude ' (Mark Twain) Chris D. Macrae, @chrisdmacrae
  11. 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