Articulating Design Decisions

Don’t wait for other people to give you something to do; go create something for yourself and demonstrate your skill.

Even though my client was already working on a similar concept, it created a conversation that added value to the relationship.

You see, even when our ideas fall flat or aren’t entirely useful, they still create value for us as far as learning to communicate about design and build the kind of momentum we need to be successful. When we make things up, we show that we’re thinking, we’re invested in the success of the organization, and we’re smart enough to communicate our ideas to people in a way that’s compelling. This sort of commitment is invaluable to organizations.