To those new to design

It seems you have chosen design for a career. At this point, I probably cannot dissuade you from the horrible decision you have made, given you’ve thrown gobs of time and/or money (more than likely both) at this idea with the hope that you too can become The Next Great Designer. I think…

You Can’t Work on Just Anything

As we enter Thesis (and/or the workplace), let me share a insight from my Creative Founder class. Thesis is a one year project. Work is about 2–5 years these days. Creative Founder is one semester: 15 weeks. Every year someone in Creative Founder says, “Hey, I’m a designer…

To new designers, to make much of time

You’re a new designer — congratulations on the path you’re taking!

A few words of advice…

1. Take risks. Raise your hand. Carpe the damn diem. If you don’t push the boundaries of what you already know, growth will…

Letter to a New Designer

I feel like I am writing this letter to myself. Everyday I find myself learning and enjoying the shine of new ideas. Revel in the opportunity to share with colleagues and partners alike. Try, make, do and fail as often as possible and do not take the discovery of new ideas for granted. You will form…