Design Brief:
Create your own “ An Abstract Diagram” of your design practice. Give yourself permission to make some bold claims about the topics and areas that you are interested in designing around. For business-minded folks: Where do you see emerging markets, audiences, and opportunities for innovation? What kinds of clients, products, and cultures would you like to work with? What kind of society, culture, or community do you want your work to contribute to?
We discussed Charles Eames’ “An Abstract Diagram” (). The Eames Office design process was extremely influential on culture and creative practices, and the core of that approach asserts that “conviction and enthusiasm” are the primary goal of a designer’s work. Do you agree? What other goals would you include in your own diagram of design practice?
Requirements
- Letter size paper, white, landscape (11" wide × 8.5" tall)
- Hand-drawn or printed from software
- Title your diagram with a unique and interesting statement about your design practice
- Your name must be visible on your diagram
Inspiration File 💾 💿 📁
Discussion Slides 🛝 🛝 🛝
Design Competency Learning Outcome:
Graphic Design requires a process of rigorous self-reflection of one’s creative process, tools, and approaches, and clarity about business, creative, professional, and client goals.