Comments on: How to Stay Ahead of the Curve as a Designer http://sixrevisions.com/web_design/how-to-stay-ahead-of-the-curve-as-a-designer/ Wed, 10 Mar 2010 20:20:50 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: romodong http://sixrevisions.com/web_design/how-to-stay-ahead-of-the-curve-as-a-designer/#comment-42818 romodong Sun, 26 Jul 2009 15:31:48 +0000 http://sixrevisions.com/?p=979#comment-42818 very inspirational article, I often stuck with my job so this article give me inspiration what to do, what thing i have to ignore, what thing i have to grab. very inspirational article, I often stuck with my job so this article give me inspiration what to do, what thing i have to ignore, what thing i have to grab.

]]> By: Lorenzo Araneo http://sixrevisions.com/web_design/how-to-stay-ahead-of-the-curve-as-a-designer/#comment-42703 Lorenzo Araneo Fri, 24 Jul 2009 06:52:00 +0000 http://sixrevisions.com/?p=979#comment-42703 Thanks! Enjoyed this alot Thanks! Enjoyed this alot

]]> By: Jim http://sixrevisions.com/web_design/how-to-stay-ahead-of-the-curve-as-a-designer/#comment-42646 Jim Thu, 23 Jul 2009 13:42:20 +0000 http://sixrevisions.com/?p=979#comment-42646 Very good content, but your punctuation drove me nuts. Very good content, but your punctuation drove me nuts.

]]> By: BryanRegencia http://sixrevisions.com/web_design/how-to-stay-ahead-of-the-curve-as-a-designer/#comment-42538 BryanRegencia Wed, 22 Jul 2009 03:00:59 +0000 http://sixrevisions.com/?p=979#comment-42538 Hi Aaron, Nice article, very good inpiration. Thanks for sharing. Bryan Hi Aaron,

Nice article, very good inpiration. Thanks for sharing.

Bryan

]]> By: Jacob Gube http://sixrevisions.com/web_design/how-to-stay-ahead-of-the-curve-as-a-designer/#comment-42051 Jacob Gube Tue, 14 Jul 2009 10:31:30 +0000 http://sixrevisions.com/?p=979#comment-42051 <strong>@Amara Poolswasdi: </strong>First, I'm glad this post drew you out - and I expect to post more of these types of posts to draw out the long-time Six Revisions readers, I know ya'll are out there, so leave us a note here to let us know who you are! Second, wow you're doing a lot and making sure that you have enough personal time does wonders in terms of staying ahead of the curve: when you're doing so much, you end up just thinking about the next action -- which prevents you from thinking about the future and innovation. My two cents. @Amara Poolswasdi: First, I’m glad this post drew you out – and I expect to post more of these types of posts to draw out the long-time Six Revisions readers, I know ya’ll are out there, so leave us a note here to let us know who you are! Second, wow you’re doing a lot and making sure that you have enough personal time does wonders in terms of staying ahead of the curve: when you’re doing so much, you end up just thinking about the next action — which prevents you from thinking about the future and innovation. My two cents.

]]> By: Amara Poolswasdi http://sixrevisions.com/web_design/how-to-stay-ahead-of-the-curve-as-a-designer/#comment-42035 Amara Poolswasdi Tue, 14 Jul 2009 07:18:09 +0000 http://sixrevisions.com/?p=979#comment-42035 Long time lurker, first time commenter. I've been having lots of sleepless nights and restless days wrestling with lots of the topics you presented above -- from having the passion and the drive to staying disciplined -- and you've definitely put words to a lot of the angst and emotions that I have been experiencing (as well as the university students I work with!). When I'm not helping manage The Rainmaker Network (http://rainmakernetwork.org), I'm running my boutique studio Unicorn Press and the days can definitely be taxing. I try to keep my end goals and the bigger picture in mind. Great piece -- it looks like you've helped a lot of people along the way. Long time lurker, first time commenter.

I’ve been having lots of sleepless nights and restless days wrestling with lots of the topics you presented above — from having the passion and the drive to staying disciplined — and you’ve definitely put words to a lot of the angst and emotions that I have been experiencing (as well as the university students I work with!). When I’m not helping manage The Rainmaker Network (http://rainmakernetwork.org), I’m running my boutique studio Unicorn Press and the days can definitely be taxing. I try to keep my end goals and the bigger picture in mind.

Great piece — it looks like you’ve helped a lot of people along the way.

]]> By: Pankaj http://sixrevisions.com/web_design/how-to-stay-ahead-of-the-curve-as-a-designer/#comment-41861 Pankaj Sat, 11 Jul 2009 19:57:18 +0000 http://sixrevisions.com/?p=979#comment-41861 In spite of the competition, i think the pie is big enough at this point for talented and committed designers. In spite of the competition, i think the pie is big enough at this point for talented and committed designers.

]]> By: Kevin http://sixrevisions.com/web_design/how-to-stay-ahead-of-the-curve-as-a-designer/#comment-41219 Kevin Wed, 01 Jul 2009 21:07:34 +0000 http://sixrevisions.com/?p=979#comment-41219 Every designer/creative should read this and remember why they became a designer, otherwise, you should consider doing something else. Every designer/creative should read this and remember why they became a designer, otherwise, you should consider doing something else.

]]> By: Elena http://sixrevisions.com/web_design/how-to-stay-ahead-of-the-curve-as-a-designer/#comment-41199 Elena Wed, 01 Jul 2009 16:18:51 +0000 http://sixrevisions.com/?p=979#comment-41199 This is such a great read for me. I have projects on the horizon and I'm constantly doing new things for the website of my current employer. This advice is really valuable and inspiring in such a dire time. Fantastic job! This is such a great read for me. I have projects on the horizon and I’m constantly doing new things for the website of my current employer. This advice is really valuable and inspiring in such a dire time. Fantastic job!

]]> By: tintedPixel http://sixrevisions.com/web_design/how-to-stay-ahead-of-the-curve-as-a-designer/#comment-41194 tintedPixel Wed, 01 Jul 2009 15:41:57 +0000 http://sixrevisions.com/?p=979#comment-41194 It's hard for some to stay passionate in an industry where the bottom line often trumps design and/or creativity. But don't loose sight of why you got into this biz in the first place. I have always found that collaboration with others, and learning (something new each day) can keep things fresh and exciting. We are all very lucky to be earning a living doing something that we truly enjoy. It's a state of mind and a lifestyle that I wouldn't trade for anything. well... there may be a few things. It’s hard for some to stay passionate in an industry where the bottom line often trumps design and/or creativity. But don’t loose sight of why you got into this biz in the first place.

I have always found that collaboration with others, and learning (something new each day) can keep things fresh and exciting.

We are all very lucky to be earning a living doing something that we truly enjoy. It’s a state of mind and a lifestyle that I wouldn’t trade for anything. well… there may be a few things.

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