erin lynch vs. webclique.net | round 5
The ebb and flow of our available time as designers is in constant flux. How we manage it can be the lifeline we reach for prior to burnout.
Coming Back Online
Category: design
The Plurality of Ones
Much of what we get out of a design school education is slanted to satisfy the primary purpose of making a designer employable upon graduating.
Soft Skills
Design education needs more focus on developing soft skills in their freshly minted designers. Talking about the intangibles of this career is beneficial.
Negative, Pronto
As designers we at times have trouble saying, “no”. Amazing projects seem to drop in our laps all the time, but should we always say, “yes”?
On Down Time
I’ve been thinking on the subject of down time and the importance of resetting. This is most likely because I’m so completely horrible at striking that balance between work and real life.
Designers Who Write
There need to be more designers who write. When I say “write”, I’m not talking about those same 100 blog topics that every studio and agency re-hash.
Stepping Out
It’s almost a right of passage—stepping out on your own and carving your niche as a freelancer. The desire to do things your own way can be completely exhilarating.
The Rise of the Penitent Onion
The widespread acceptance of design has changed the way we work with clients.