Become a Better Designerwith Side Projects
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Hi! I’m Tim SmithDesigner, Broadcaster & Coffee Addictttimsmith.com · @ttimsmith
I Have A Lotof Side Projects
Each of ThemHave a Purpose
Today’s Agenda
Today’s Agenda• Why did I start these side projects?
Today’s Agenda• Why did I start these side projects?• How they’ve helped me develop skills
Today’s Agenda• Why did I start these side projects?• How they’ve helped me develop skills• Why it’s important for you to have a side project
Today’s Agenda• Why did I start these side projects?• How they’ve helped me develop skills• Why it’s important for you to have a side project• Trust falls
The East Wing
My learning had gone stale
My learning had gone stalework sucked
My learning had gone stalework suckedjob sucked
The East Wing Saved Me
Tim Likes to Teach
Anyone Can Learn
Sounded Like a Fun Idea
$$$$$$$
What I’ve Learned
Content withLots of Personality1
I Stalk My Guests
Not Like This
Have a genuine interest
Create SomethingYou Can Be Proud of.The Audience Will Follow
Use Time Wisely2
Time Management?Whaaaaaaaa??
Don’t Waste TimeSpend it on ThingsThat are Worth It
For Me
My family
My familyfaith
My familyfaithfriends
My familyfaithfriendswork
Push the Limitsof Your Knowledge3
Hi! I’m a Designer! I’maddicted to Photoshop,but I’m scared of code.—A Lot of Designers“
You Cannot ReachYour Potential WithoutKnowledge of the Medium(aka The Browser)
Decide In the Browser.—Chris Coyier“
Everyone Has Their Limit
How Do I get on iTunes?
How Do I get on iTunes?create an iTunesFeed?
How Do I get on iTunes?create an iTunesFeed?create a membersystem?
I Know Enough To BeDangerous
WhyHave a Side Project?
You’ll Be MoreValuable to Companies
You Can Help Other People
Make Great Friends
These Things Make You aBetter Designer
Thank You!ttimsmith.com · @ttimsmith