Here’s 5 key steps to take in order to become a better designer

Take these steps to train your design eye and solve complex design problems

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As a young graduate from architecture school, I have always been interested in improving myself as a designer.

Over the past few years, I realised what was needed for me to appreciate design and become better in solving design problems. And I hope you might be able to take away some of these ideas too.

There are five key steps:

• It Starts With You: Have a Manifesto
• Absorb Like A Sponge: Read Widely and Often
• Go Out, Observe and Question: Seek inspiration in the Ordinary
• Compile Your Inspirations : Document your ideas
• Be A Master: Teach others / Share your idea

It’s going to be a long read, so if you’re currently in the middle of your day, archive this story for later. If not, buckle up!

1) It Starts With You: Having a Manifesto

The first step to take to become a designer is to have a manifesto.

A manifesto, by definition, is a written statement of the beliefs, aims, and policies of an organization, especially…