Ryan Strenkowski in IMM Design Perspectives Fall 2017

Presenting Design — Chapter 7 Reflection

If you aren’t the salesman of your own design or product, you will never sell it to the client. That is something stated clearly in this chapter, and is something that I have learned the hard way doing freelance web design. I would often try to send mockups…

Kelly E. in IMM Design Perspectives Fall 2017

Oct 25, 2017

“Chapter 10: Working with Others” from Mike Monteiro’s Design is a Job

Working well with others is one of the most important abilities a person learns throughout life. It is required at school, home, work, and just about any other setting involving other people. Being part of…

Timothy Lee in IMM Design Perspectives Fall 2017

Oct 25, 2017

Research…for research?

Research is in my opinion, the most important part of a project. Before we can even think about how we will present an idea, we need to be able to understand how we came to that idea and the motivations behind it. I like to think that we do research just so that we can start research on…

Marina Marshall in IMM Design Perspectives Fall 2017

Oct 25, 2017

Chapter 10 Reflection

Monteiro in this chapter talks about the toxicity between designers. Monteiro explains his experiences with him and other designers. With Monteiro, when he goes to see his clients the other designer is there. The other designers seem to stare Monteiro down and size him up. In his…

Timothy Lee in IMM Design Perspectives Fall 2017

Oct 25, 2017

There’s No “I” In Team

People talk about teamwork being one of the most important aspects of success when it comes to a project. Mike Monteiro gives us a vivid description of what it would be like to work with different designers with different skillsets.

Marina Marshall in IMM Design Perspectives Fall 2017

Oct 25, 2017

Chapter 7 reflection

Chapter 7 talked about presenting your design to your client, what to do and what not to do. Monteiro starts off the chapter by saying that a design, no matter how good it is, cannot sell itself. Monteiro answers the question “Why present?” it is so that the client and yourself will not get…

Julie Huang in IMM Design Perspectives Fall 2017

Oct 15, 2017

Chapter 7 “Presenting Design” Reflection

I feel like presenting your design to a client is something typically overlooked when considering the design process. It certainly isn’t the first thing that comes to my mind when I think of design, but I now understand how important it is.

Rachel Zook in IMM Design Perspectives Fall 2017

Oct 13, 2017

“Presenting Design” Review

The importance of presenting your own work, taking pride in it and being able to explain it to the customer in the right way are all concepts explored in this chapter. While I understand having to explain your own project, I’m not sure it’s as important to meet with the client face…

Ariel Toy in IMM Design Perspectives Fall 2017

Oct 12, 2017

my presentation tips

Presenting your work as a designer can be a little intimidating. You are putting your blood, sweat, and tears out there and will likely receive criticism, praise, or something in-between. With practice and a few other things in mind, a presentation can go smoothly and efficiently.

Marina Marshall in IMM Design Perspectives Fall 2017

Oct 12, 2017

Chapter 6 Reflection

In Chapter 6 Norman tells about how he teaches his students different strategies on how to design the perfect products for their clients. When his students think they finished the flawless product, Norman asks this one question, “How do you know you solved the correct problem?” . This…

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