Design Statement Draft 2

Everyone has something in their life they're passionate about. My passion is design. Nothing makes me feel better than when I finish a design project of which I am genuinely proud. I am a very driven person, so when I get a task, I make sure that I follow through with it. I know that designers often get the reputation of being creatively unorganized, but I am the type of person that finds the benefits of order and organization. Being organized ultimately helps my design work because it allows me to keep focused on what I need to be working on and shows others I am trustworthy. It is also helpful when working with and for other people. I am a very good listener, so I make sure what I am designing fulfills the needs of the project exactly. I am not afraid to ask questions because I realize I might not know all about what I am working on. I find the benefits of working with other people because collaboration is a big part of design. 

Communicating with others and asking questions is how I start a design project. Once the project is understood, I set aside time to brainstorm and do some research on the subject the particular project is about. Sometimes an idea will spark just from learning a little more about the subject. Designing for something you know nothing about is like trying to find your way around an unfamiliar place in the dark. I like to have my designs relate back to the subject in many ways because I believe that makes for a better overall end product. I keep my designs fairly simple, because in the world of design, less is more. People are often distracted by the multiple capabilities of modern design and technology, but I realize the importance of the basics. 

One of my main objectives when designing is to make sure the client is receiving exactly what they need. This is why I find feedback to be extremely important. Designers sometimes get too wrapped up in their work and forget to look at it from an outside perspective. Having others critique my work can also spark the idea for a different or better approach. Creating a design the client wants is important, but it still is my work, so my personality should show through as well. Society is always changing, and design needs to change with it. New technology has made almost everything go digital, including design. I believe it is important to be flexible and change with society. With the new emphasis on mobile and smart phones, I have taken time to learn about them and find ways to design and accommodate for them because I am not afraid to try or learn new things. Design is my passion, so I will continue to work with it in any form.