Re: [IxDA Discuss] what helped most in your career?
Great answers, everyone, thanks for the inspiration! Here is a short summary I put together (my apologies if I left something out): Things that helped in (design) people's career: - *failure!* - unemployment - criticism; knowing how to take criticism - *mentors!* - faith, confidence - *curiosity; exploration;* reading SF, learning another language - *passion!* - teaching to others - volunteering - education; formal certification; trying to do a PhD - *practice, experience* - self-reflection - collaboration skills; attribution theory - being up to date - books, articles, blogs, conversations - challenging assumptions - being comfortable with uncertainty - getting the right job - taking risks; big challenges - talent - technical background - quality of life I emphasized those that seemed to be mentioned repeatedly. On Sun, Mar 16, 2008 at 10:21 PM, Sebi Tauciuc [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi all, If you were to name one thing (or a few) that contributed most to your success, that brought a lot of value to your work, that greatly improved your design skills (you get the idea), what would it be? Maybe it's a decision you made, maybe it's an attitude, maybe a set of values. Whatever it is, it helped you in a major way. So.. what is it? Sebi -- Sergiu Sebastian Tauciuc http://www.sergiutauciuc.ro/en/ -- Sergiu Sebastian Tauciuc http://www.sergiutauciuc.ro/en/ Welcome to the Interaction Design Association (IxDA)! To post to this list ... [EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe http://www.ixda.org/unsubscribe List Guidelines http://www.ixda.org/guidelines List Help .. http://www.ixda.org/help
Re: [IxDA Discuss] what helped most in your career? : Dealing with criticism
I don't think it's fair to say that criticism doesn't bother anyone. I think it's more fair to say that everyone handles it differently. It all depends on how well developed you are yourself, having learned certain techniques or epiphanies that move you along the journey. Some things that I've learned: 1. Remove yourself from your design. If the goal is to make it better, then take all kinds of feedback, whether it's destructive on constructive. If someone thinks you cannot do something and keep hammering at you, ask the question - why? Find out the true reasons instead of hiding from them. Get a perspective that allows you to change. 2. In that sense, be more curious than being defensive. Take 6 seconds to breathe if you have to and then listen. Most people would rather talk than listen. Don't be like most people. 3. If someone doesn't believe in your skills or isn't confident, then why did you get hired? It's time to fight or fly. Know what you CAN do and do really well, and concentrate on that instead of your weaknesses. When people do what they love and love what they do, especially if it's their unique ability, then everyone has their sense of purpose and belonging. They fit better into any organization. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Posted from the new ixda.org http://www.ixda.org/discuss?post=27263 Welcome to the Interaction Design Association (IxDA)! To post to this list ... [EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe http://www.ixda.org/unsubscribe List Guidelines http://www.ixda.org/guidelines List Help .. http://www.ixda.org/help
Re: [IxDA Discuss] what helped most in your career?
What attributed to my success? Not being afraid to bite off more than I could chew. You have to risk and accept the possibility of failure in order to succeed. What brought a lot of value to my work? Learning how to take criticism gracefully. What has greatly improved my design skills? Practice, accepting criticism and experience. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Posted from the new ixda.org http://www.ixda.org/discuss?post=27160 Welcome to the Interaction Design Association (IxDA)! To post to this list ... [EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe http://www.ixda.org/unsubscribe List Guidelines http://www.ixda.org/guidelines List Help .. http://www.ixda.org/help
Re: [IxDA Discuss] what helped most in your career?
I would say curiosity and open mind. It also helps me to have a strong technological background in order to find solutions to design needs. This also help me to communicate with developers : to understand their concerns. Even if I won't agree to diminish usability level for ease of programming ; I think it's good for teamwork to understand each other and take others point in consideration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Posted from the new ixda.org http://www.ixda.org/discuss?post=27160 Welcome to the Interaction Design Association (IxDA)! To post to this list ... [EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe http://www.ixda.org/unsubscribe List Guidelines http://www.ixda.org/guidelines List Help .. http://www.ixda.org/help
Re: [IxDA Discuss] what helped most in your career? : Dealing with criticism
Lukeisha, I took a job once where I hoped the firm owner would become a mentor. I said as much in the interview. Not only did this not happen, but after a year of working there, I had nothing to show for it professionally. Everything I had worked on was the continuation of a previously existing project and I became suspicious that he had stopped assigning me new design work. I mentioned my suspicion to him and he confirmed that yes, he didn't have confidence in my design ability. I was floored, but at least I knew the truth. So, I was faced with a dilemma. I could either believe his assessment that I was a bad designer, or I could believe my clients and others who said I was a good designer. I had a lot at stake -- my career, my self worth, my dreams. Ultimately, I decided that his opinion did not count and that moreover, I couldn't afford to believe him. That realization -- that I had a CHOICE what to believe -- was enough to empower me. I put in my resignation the next day and embarked on a freelance career that I have never regretted. -- Kim + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + Kim Bieler Graphic Design www.kbgd.com + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + Welcome to the Interaction Design Association (IxDA)! To post to this list ... [EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe http://www.ixda.org/unsubscribe List Guidelines http://www.ixda.org/guidelines List Help .. http://www.ixda.org/help
Re: [IxDA Discuss] what helped most in your career? : Dealing with criticism
The softer skills of design is something I'd like to explore further, but this seems like a good opportunity to throw out some initial ideas. You'll probably get a lot of input from professionals who tell you to bite back, but if you're anything like me, that's not your style. In the dictionary under non-confrontational it says see also: Dan. You might look at criticism as: feedback = information + judgment + emotion What we want is lots of information, but this is often overshadowed by judgment (I don't like that) and occasionally by emotion (I don't like that and it makes me upset). Sometimes, we get feedback where information = 0, which requires us to tease it out from the inputs we're given, namely judgment (what don't you like about it?) and emotion (wow, this design elicited quite a reaction, what about it bothers you?). A good designer not only produces good designs, but is good at facilitating conversations to get people to elaborate on the information. While I can't offer you a translation service, you can train yourself to listen out for specks of information and ask questions to elaborate on them. Some people are just jerks. They're jerks to everyone, and you don't need to make it your personal mission to make them kinder, gentler people. This is the subject for another email, though. Some other techniques I use: Do a dry run, and have your colleagues role-play especially difficult participants. This can help you prepare how you might react to unseemly comments. Let people vent: Sometimes I show up at meetings and just know that someone wants to get something off his or her chest. I let 'em vent. It may be disruptive, but you won't have their attention until they can say their piece. Guide the conversation: send an agenda around beforehand letting participants know what kind of information they can provide that will be most helpful. Embed questions into your deliverables. This acknowledges to the participants that there are still open issues and can guide the conversation. Get good at giving feedback. So many designers I've met will never advance their career because they can't articulate what works and what doesn't work about another person's design. Bring allies: prep your colleagues for potentially disruptive participants and let them know you'll need help if they act up. And, if you're right in the thick of it, you can always just shut 'em down with: That's good feedback. We'll take a look at that for the next round of revisions. -- Dan On Tue, Mar 18, 2008 at 12:02 PM, Lukeisha Carr [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi Everyone, I've been following the original thread about what helped most in your career?. Many of the posts are very very inspiring. I have on spin-off question. How do you deal with the criticism? I'm not talking about polite constructive criticism. That I have no problem accepting applying. But what about the down right harsh hurtful comments, by peers, managers, /or end users, when you know you did/are doing the best you can at that time? We all know that some jobs/careers are just not right for some people. They may have strengths/weaknesses that would indicate that they belong in a different career. How do you keep going, and believing that you are in a place in your career where you DO BELONG? Now some of you may answer that it never bothered you, for you may have thick skin, but I'm also looking for answers from people who were, at least at some time, or may still be, very sensitive to that kind of criticism. Knowing that it will always rear its ugly head, how do you survive that now? In what ways did it make you stronger? Thanks in advance. ~ L Looking for last minute shopping deals? Find them fast with Yahoo! Search. http://tools.search.yahoo.com/newsearch/category.php?category=shopping Welcome to the Interaction Design Association (IxDA)! To post to this list ... [EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe http://www.ixda.org/unsubscribe List Guidelines http://www.ixda.org/guidelines List Help .. http://www.ixda.org/help -- | work: eightshapes.com | book: communicatingdesign.com | blog: greenonions.com | talk: +1 (301) 801-4850 Welcome to the Interaction Design Association (IxDA)! To post to this list ... [EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe http://www.ixda.org/unsubscribe List Guidelines http://www.ixda.org/guidelines List Help .. http://www.ixda.org/help
Re: [IxDA Discuss] what helped most in your career?
Experiences + Curiosity: Having many of them. Giving each experience context by exploring its gamut. Consciously experiencing things I naturally wouldn't. Questioning everything. Challenging beliefs. Being wary of product/service idolatry. Risk: (What I might call) strategically-executed risk and deviance can be fun and rewarding, and equally deflating. Very necessary in making advances. Alliances: Finding and creating strategic alliances--necessary to get things done in certain climates. The process is fun--it's like social treasure-hunting. Self-reflection + feedback: Continually evaluating and improving myself until I croak. Being open to feedback from quality sources. and most importantly... Quality of life: Focusing on my own and advocating it for my peers and colleagues has been the most helpful, most rewarding attitude thus far. Welcome to the Interaction Design Association (IxDA)! To post to this list ... [EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe http://www.ixda.org/unsubscribe List Guidelines http://www.ixda.org/guidelines List Help .. http://www.ixda.org/help
Re: [IxDA Discuss] what helped most in your career? : Dealing with criticism
I agree, most critics don't expect a positive response to their feedback, and it can be quite disarming - or even turn the critic into an ally. I always try to thank people for their comments (kill 'em with kindness). I don't have to agree with it, but I want to encourage a positive vibe in the room. It's been particularly helpful in large group settings where someone with good feedback might be intimidated into not contributing. If he or she sees your warm reaction to harsh feedback, they may be more likely to speak up. - Mike And, if you're right in the thick of it, you can always just shut 'em down with: That's good feedback. We'll take a look at that for the next round of revisions. -- Dan Welcome to the Interaction Design Association (IxDA)! To post to this list ... [EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe http://www.ixda.org/unsubscribe List Guidelines http://www.ixda.org/guidelines List Help .. http://www.ixda.org/help
Re: [IxDA Discuss] what helped most in your career? : Dealing with criticism
One thing I'd like to add is that perpetrators who give unconstructive criticism - negative unwarrented feedback, are often known for this, (everyone around you has ears), and usually everyone else knows this persons MO. Thus you can look to the larger organization for support, and if this suport isn't there, you should really question whether you should be there. Rich -- Joseph Rich Rogan President UX/UI Inc. http://www.jrrogan.com Welcome to the Interaction Design Association (IxDA)! To post to this list ... [EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe http://www.ixda.org/unsubscribe List Guidelines http://www.ixda.org/guidelines List Help .. http://www.ixda.org/help
Re: [IxDA Discuss] what helped most in your career? : Dealing with criticism
Some things I had to figure out... 1) to recognize and overcome the need to win every argument 2) how to deal with someone who always has to have the last word 3) win or lose, sports competitions (in my case, karate tournaments) work wonders your self-confidence 4) the more often you present, the better you get. -G Welcome to the Interaction Design Association (IxDA)! To post to this list ... [EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe http://www.ixda.org/unsubscribe List Guidelines http://www.ixda.org/guidelines List Help .. http://www.ixda.org/help
Re: [IxDA Discuss] what helped most in your career?
On Sun, Mar 16, 2008 at 1:21 PM, Sebi Tauciuc [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: If you were to name one thing (or a few) that contributed most to your success, that brought a lot of value to your work, that greatly improved your design skills (you get the idea), what would it be? I'd say that practice, practice, practice has made the most difference to me. In design and music both. A steady stream of design projects of all stripes over years, with some succeeding, some flopping. Some as solo efforts, some as a tiny cog in a great machine. Education, professional associations, reading, and many kind helpful people have all been valuable, irreplaceable even, but nothing can supplant practice. From practice grows competence, confidence, and what I hope may be the early beginnings of wisdom. Michael Micheletti Welcome to the Interaction Design Association (IxDA)! To post to this list ... [EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe http://www.ixda.org/unsubscribe List Guidelines http://www.ixda.org/guidelines List Help .. http://www.ixda.org/help
Re: [IxDA Discuss] what helped most in your career?
In no particular order: 1. Not caring in what others think of me. 2. Not caring in the outcome of projects. 3. Being comfortable with uncertainty. 4. Having a personal code of honor to abide by. 5. Learning about Servant Leadership and other professional development topics to apply to everyday life. 6. Staying current with everything related to IxD and Usability, from blogs, articles, videos, courses, meetings. 7. HFI Certification. 8. Letting the evidence speak for itself. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Posted from the new ixda.org http://www.ixda.org/discuss?post=27160 Welcome to the Interaction Design Association (IxDA)! To post to this list ... [EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe http://www.ixda.org/unsubscribe List Guidelines http://www.ixda.org/guidelines List Help .. http://www.ixda.org/help
Re: [IxDA Discuss] what helped most in your career?
Experience. My first boss 25 years ago said that he was leery about hiring a guy with 20 years in one job. He did not see that as 20 years experience, but rather 2 years experience and 18 years repetition. I've taken this, perhaps too much to heart, by frequently changing not only jobs, but careers and countries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Posted from the new ixda.org http://www.ixda.org/discuss?post=27160 Welcome to the Interaction Design Association (IxDA)! To post to this list ... [EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe http://www.ixda.org/unsubscribe List Guidelines http://www.ixda.org/guidelines List Help .. http://www.ixda.org/help
Re: [IxDA Discuss] what helped most in your career?
two things: 1) finally getting a job opportunity that matched my interests and unlocked my potential 2) getting thrown into the fire (napalm) and having no choice but to do what i needed to know On Sun, 16 Mar 2008 14:59:53, Jeff Howard [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Unbounded curiosity. // jeff Sebi wrote: If you were to name one thing (or a few) that contributed most to your success, that brought a lot of value to your work, that greatly improved your design skills (you get the idea), what would it be? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Posted from the new ixda.org http://www.ixda.org/discuss?post=27160 Welcome to the Interaction Design Association (IxDA)! To post to this list ... [EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe http://www.ixda.org/unsubscribe List Guidelines http://www.ixda.org/guidelines List Help .. http://www.ixda.org/help -- -- www.flyingyogi.com -- Welcome to the Interaction Design Association (IxDA)! To post to this list ... [EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe http://www.ixda.org/unsubscribe List Guidelines http://www.ixda.org/guidelines List Help .. http://www.ixda.org/help
Re: [IxDA Discuss] what helped most in your career?
I've always tried to make sure that whatever job I've had, there should be something challenging enough about it that I'm a little scared to do it. If that feeling isn't there about some aspect of my job, it means I'm not learning or growing anymore and it's time to find something else to do! k Welcome to the Interaction Design Association (IxDA)! To post to this list ... [EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe http://www.ixda.org/unsubscribe List Guidelines http://www.ixda.org/guidelines List Help .. http://www.ixda.org/help
Re: [IxDA Discuss] what helped most in your career?
Hire - that is - my spelling has gone to the birds this afternoon. On Mon, Mar 17, 2008 at 6:48 PM, W Evans [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Higher and listen to people that are darn good at something - for instance - a long time ago, I hired a friend with a degree in graphic design. We were doing Shockwave for CD interact(ive) work for Toyota. He taught me more about typography than any book ever could - and I listened everytime he spoke about Why he choose to use What he choose. I have learned an amazing amount from people who worked for me. Welcome to the Interaction Design Association (IxDA)! To post to this list ... [EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe http://www.ixda.org/unsubscribe List Guidelines http://www.ixda.org/guidelines List Help .. http://www.ixda.org/help
Re: [IxDA Discuss] what helped most in your career?
self actualization with one's work is something not everyone can attain. early in my career, i got pigeon-holed as being technical or there weren't positions that met my interest or background. later, i realized there were things i was good at and enjoyed doing and was able to do it and make a living to. i get bored often as well, which is why i've had more jobs in my career then most people have socks. On 3/17/08, Kristen Johansen [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I've always tried to make sure that whatever job I've had, there should be something challenging enough about it that I'm a little scared to do it. If that feeling isn't there about some aspect of my job, it means I'm not learning or growing anymore and it's time to find something else to do! k Welcome to the Interaction Design Association (IxDA)! To post to this list ... [EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe http://www.ixda.org/unsubscribe List Guidelines http://www.ixda.org/guidelines List Help .. http://www.ixda.org/help -- -- www.flyingyogi.com -- Welcome to the Interaction Design Association (IxDA)! To post to this list ... [EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe http://www.ixda.org/unsubscribe List Guidelines http://www.ixda.org/guidelines List Help .. http://www.ixda.org/help
Re: [IxDA Discuss] what helped most in your career?
Not much more to add than what's already been said but I would say: 1. Drive, ambition, passion: You've got to want to create the best. 2. The social: the friends, mentors, conversations, conferences, events, networking (and yes, location has played a valuable role for me in this regard; being in silicon valley has been just extraordinary with the rich population (ha!) of designers, techies, biz folks...and all the different places to do design in this area, and thus learn from the diverse process/culture/strategy approaches) 3. I realize it's not popular to say this, but I'll just say it: talent. (and intellect) I'm incredibly grateful for the talent I have (and evolved over the years via all the projects and mentors) which has helped me greatly in my career. I would not be honest if I didn't acknowledge that. And of course, my design career will evolve continuously...It's a journey :-) Enjoy it! Uday Gajendar Sr. Interaction Designer Voice Technology Group Cisco | San Jose -- [EMAIL PROTECTED] +1 408 902 2137 On Mar 16, 2008, at 1:21 PM, Sebi Tauciuc wrote: Hi all, If you were to name one thing (or a few) that contributed most to your success, that brought a lot of value to your work, that greatly improved your design skills (you get the idea), what would it be? Maybe it's a decision you made, maybe it's an attitude, maybe a set of values. Whatever it is, it helped you in a major way. So.. what is it? Welcome to the Interaction Design Association (IxDA)! To post to this list ... [EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe http://www.ixda.org/unsubscribe List Guidelines http://www.ixda.org/guidelines List Help .. http://www.ixda.org/help
[IxDA Discuss] what helped most in your career?
Hi all, If you were to name one thing (or a few) that contributed most to your success, that brought a lot of value to your work, that greatly improved your design skills (you get the idea), what would it be? Maybe it's a decision you made, maybe it's an attitude, maybe a set of values. Whatever it is, it helped you in a major way. So.. what is it? Sebi -- Sergiu Sebastian Tauciuc http://www.sergiutauciuc.ro/en/ Welcome to the Interaction Design Association (IxDA)! To post to this list ... [EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe http://www.ixda.org/unsubscribe List Guidelines http://www.ixda.org/guidelines List Help .. http://www.ixda.org/help
Re: [IxDA Discuss] what helped most in your career?
failure On Mar 16, 2008, at 4:21 PM, Sebi Tauciuc wrote: Hi all, If you were to name one thing (or a few) that contributed most to your success, that brought a lot of value to your work, that greatly improved your design skills (you get the idea), what would it be? Maybe it's a decision you made, maybe it's an attitude, maybe a set of values. Whatever it is, it helped you in a major way. So.. what is it? Sebi -- Sergiu Sebastian Tauciuc http://www.sergiutauciuc.ro/en/ Welcome to the Interaction Design Association (IxDA)! To post to this list ... [EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe http://www.ixda.org/unsubscribe List Guidelines http://www.ixda.org/guidelines List Help .. http://www.ixda.org/help Welcome to the Interaction Design Association (IxDA)! To post to this list ... [EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe http://www.ixda.org/unsubscribe List Guidelines http://www.ixda.org/guidelines List Help .. http://www.ixda.org/help
Re: [IxDA Discuss] what helped most in your career?
Harsh criticism. Failure. Rejection. Unemployment really forces you to be a better designer. will evans user experience architect [EMAIL PROTECTED] 617.281.1281 On Mar 16, 2008, at 4:44 PM, mark schraad [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: failure On Mar 16, 2008, at 4:21 PM, Sebi Tauciuc wrote: Hi all, If you were to name one thing (or a few) that contributed most to your success, that brought a lot of value to your work, that greatly improved your design skills (you get the idea), what would it be? Maybe it's a decision you made, maybe it's an attitude, maybe a set of values. Whatever it is, it helped you in a major way. So.. what is it? Sebi -- Sergiu Sebastian Tauciuc http://www.sergiutauciuc.ro/en/ Welcome to the Interaction Design Association (IxDA)! To post to this list ... [EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe http://www.ixda.org/unsubscribe List Guidelines http://www.ixda.org/guidelines List Help .. http://www.ixda.org/help Welcome to the Interaction Design Association (IxDA)! To post to this list ... [EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe http://www.ixda.org/unsubscribe List Guidelines http://www.ixda.org/guidelines List Help .. http://www.ixda.org/help Welcome to the Interaction Design Association (IxDA)! To post to this list ... [EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe http://www.ixda.org/unsubscribe List Guidelines http://www.ixda.org/guidelines List Help .. http://www.ixda.org/help
Re: [IxDA Discuss] what helped most in your career?
ok - besides a failure... a first rate mentor On Mar 16, 2008, at 4:21 PM, Sebi Tauciuc wrote: Hi all, If you were to name one thing (or a few) that contributed most to your success, that brought a lot of value to your work, that greatly improved your design skills (you get the idea), what would it be? Maybe it's a decision you made, maybe it's an attitude, maybe a set of values. Whatever it is, it helped you in a major way. So.. what is it? Sebi -- Sergiu Sebastian Tauciuc http://www.sergiutauciuc.ro/en/ Welcome to the Interaction Design Association (IxDA)! To post to this list ... [EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe http://www.ixda.org/unsubscribe List Guidelines http://www.ixda.org/guidelines List Help .. http://www.ixda.org/help Welcome to the Interaction Design Association (IxDA)! To post to this list ... [EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe http://www.ixda.org/unsubscribe List Guidelines http://www.ixda.org/guidelines List Help .. http://www.ixda.org/help
Re: [IxDA Discuss] what helped most in your career?
my career has skyrocketted in the last 5 years (out of 15). I attribute that to these things: IxDA - being active here has put me in close contact with experience. You can't accelerate experience, but you can give yourself more access to it, and try to be open to other people's experience. Mentors - lots of them and really good ones. Of course, IxDA has been the main way that I got in touch with mentors. There are also different types. There are the mentors at yoru day-to-day job and the mentors away from your job. Both types are invaluable. Failure -- it speaks for itself. Confidence -- Being wrong confidently is a powerful tool. It really is. Take Stevie J. and Apple Tv. ;) Passion -- Ya gotta love it. Argue -- Don't be afraid to argue with your superiors (well out f the work place). I've learned more from arguing with Jared, Andrei, and Robert R. than any course I could imagine. :) Maybe it is a style thing, but it works for me anyway. OH! Explore w/o boundaries ... Travel ... Learn another language besides your native language, and read/watch lots of Sci-Fi. (I'm not kidding). -- dave . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Posted from the new ixda.org http://www.ixda.org/discuss?post=27160 Welcome to the Interaction Design Association (IxDA)! To post to this list ... [EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe http://www.ixda.org/unsubscribe List Guidelines http://www.ixda.org/guidelines List Help .. http://www.ixda.org/help
Re: [IxDA Discuss] what helped most in your career?
Like Mark, two first rate mentors for very brief periods of time, one within the field (Herb Simon: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Herbert_Simon) and one outside of the field (Milton Erickson: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Milton_H._Erickson). Both helped me understand and deeply respect the user experience.- Andrew Schechterman On Sun, Mar 16, 2008 at 3:07 PM, mark schraad [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: ok - besides a failure... a first rate mentor On Mar 16, 2008, at 4:21 PM, Sebi Tauciuc wrote: Hi all, If you were to name one thing (or a few) that contributed most to your success, that brought a lot of value to your work, that greatly improved your design skills (you get the idea), what would it be? Maybe it's a decision you made, maybe it's an attitude, maybe a set of values. Whatever it is, it helped you in a major way. So.. what is it? Sebi -- Sergiu Sebastian Tauciuc http://www.sergiutauciuc.ro/en/ Welcome to the Interaction Design Association (IxDA)! To post to this list ... [EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe http://www.ixda.org/unsubscribe List Guidelines http://www.ixda.org/guidelines List Help .. http://www.ixda.org/help
