Comments on: When it Comes to Design How do you Define Success http://essentialkeystrokes.com/when-it-comes-to-design-how-do-you-define-success/ Web design and marketing tips, reviews and thoughts. Tue, 16 Mar 2010 23:00:43 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: rob http://essentialkeystrokes.com/when-it-comes-to-design-how-do-you-define-success/comment-page-1/#comment-63506 rob Sun, 06 Sep 2009 12:11:39 +0000 http://essentialkeystrokes.com/when-it-comes-to-design-how-do-you-define-success/#comment-63506 i am also a self-taught graphic designer and have a decent sized client list. it is pretty easy to learn the common graphic design problems that face clients in their search for a better solution, and with the help of google, colleagues the vast amount of resources available in the area of online journalism, it is really pretty easy to break into without a college education compared to other fields. pinpointing the customer's needs is really the starting point of any good project and lasting relationship. being 'in the zone', -- when you are in there you are, you got it. it's like developing anything, when you are good you get better and when you get better everyone wins. you do need to know what you are doing though. i am also a self-taught graphic designer and have a decent sized client list. it is pretty easy to learn the common graphic design problems that face clients in their search for a better solution, and with the help of google, colleagues the vast amount of resources available in the area of online journalism, it is really pretty easy to break into without a college education compared to other fields.

pinpointing the customer’s needs is really the starting point of any good project and lasting relationship. being ‘in the zone’, — when you are in there you are, you got it.

it’s like developing anything, when you are good you get better and when you get better everyone wins. you do need to know what you are doing though.

]]> By: Defining Success as a Designer : Brian Gardner http://essentialkeystrokes.com/when-it-comes-to-design-how-do-you-define-success/comment-page-1/#comment-11695 Defining Success as a Designer : Brian Gardner Wed, 11 Jul 2007 02:05:21 +0000 http://essentialkeystrokes.com/when-it-comes-to-design-how-do-you-define-success/#comment-11695 [...] I was tagged by Char, and am being forced (reluctantly) to answer some questions regarding achieving success as a designer. I say reluctantly because I hate to say that I am having [...] [...] I was tagged by Char, and am being forced (reluctantly) to answer some questions regarding achieving success as a designer. I say reluctantly because I hate to say that I am having [...]

]]> By: When Do You Consider Yourself a Successful Designer? | graphic design art and typography blog http://essentialkeystrokes.com/when-it-comes-to-design-how-do-you-define-success/comment-page-1/#comment-10255 When Do You Consider Yourself a Successful Designer? | graphic design art and typography blog Fri, 15 Jun 2007 15:42:00 +0000 http://essentialkeystrokes.com/when-it-comes-to-design-how-do-you-define-success/#comment-10255 [...] Char’s post [...] [...] Char’s post [...]

]]> By: Defining Success as a Designer : Brian Gardner http://essentialkeystrokes.com/when-it-comes-to-design-how-do-you-define-success/comment-page-1/#comment-9516 Defining Success as a Designer : Brian Gardner Fri, 01 Jun 2007 16:23:32 +0000 http://essentialkeystrokes.com/when-it-comes-to-design-how-do-you-define-success/#comment-9516 [...] I was tagged by Char, and am being forced (reluctantly) to answer some questions regarding achieving success as a designer. I say reluctantly because I had to say that I am having [...] [...] I was tagged by Char, and am being forced (reluctantly) to answer some questions regarding achieving success as a designer. I say reluctantly because I had to say that I am having [...]

]]> By: Designing Success as a Designer : Brian Gardner http://essentialkeystrokes.com/when-it-comes-to-design-how-do-you-define-success/comment-page-1/#comment-9515 Designing Success as a Designer : Brian Gardner Fri, 01 Jun 2007 16:23:00 +0000 http://essentialkeystrokes.com/when-it-comes-to-design-how-do-you-define-success/#comment-9515 [...] I was tagged by Char, and am being forced (reluctantly) to answer some questions regarding achieving success as a designer. I say reluctantly because I had to say that I am having [...] [...] I was tagged by Char, and am being forced (reluctantly) to answer some questions regarding achieving success as a designer. I say reluctantly because I had to say that I am having [...]

]]> By: Showcase Your Brian Gardner WordPress Theme : Brian Gardner http://essentialkeystrokes.com/when-it-comes-to-design-how-do-you-define-success/comment-page-1/#comment-9366 Showcase Your Brian Gardner WordPress Theme : Brian Gardner Wed, 30 May 2007 17:49:20 +0000 http://essentialkeystrokes.com/when-it-comes-to-design-how-do-you-define-success/#comment-9366 [...] Next? I have been tagged by Char and will be answering the six questions from her When it Comes to Design How do you Define Success [...] [...] Next? I have been tagged by Char and will be answering the six questions from her When it Comes to Design How do you Define Success [...]

]]> By: Char http://essentialkeystrokes.com/when-it-comes-to-design-how-do-you-define-success/comment-page-1/#comment-9305 Char Wed, 30 May 2007 01:47:19 +0000 http://essentialkeystrokes.com/when-it-comes-to-design-how-do-you-define-success/#comment-9305 LaurenMarie - thanks for inspiring this group writing project! It has been very interesting. LaurenMarie – thanks for inspiring this group writing project! It has been very interesting.

]]> By: LaurenMarie http://essentialkeystrokes.com/when-it-comes-to-design-how-do-you-define-success/comment-page-1/#comment-9291 LaurenMarie Tue, 29 May 2007 21:31:56 +0000 http://essentialkeystrokes.com/when-it-comes-to-design-how-do-you-define-success/#comment-9291 More wise words from a successful designer. Thank you for these responses. I think you are the only one so far (that I've read) to point out that you have a list of people you know you can call for help or collaboration on a project. Interesting idea! Everyone is noting how much of becoming successful is being willing to go out and learn things on your own. I guess I chose the right profession because I love expressing my creativity through design and I am forever enchanted by learning knew things, be it skills, facts or people. More wise words from a successful designer. Thank you for these responses. I think you are the only one so far (that I’ve read) to point out that you have a list of people you know you can call for help or collaboration on a project. Interesting idea! Everyone is noting how much of becoming successful is being willing to go out and learn things on your own. I guess I chose the right profession because I love expressing my creativity through design and I am forever enchanted by learning knew things, be it skills, facts or people.

]]> By: Karen http://essentialkeystrokes.com/when-it-comes-to-design-how-do-you-define-success/comment-page-1/#comment-9219 Karen Tue, 29 May 2007 03:59:18 +0000 http://essentialkeystrokes.com/when-it-comes-to-design-how-do-you-define-success/#comment-9219 This one inspired me-- as I'm just now learning about website design and teaching myself! This one inspired me– as I’m just now learning about website design and teaching myself!

]]> By: How do designers define their success? :: miLienzo.com http://essentialkeystrokes.com/when-it-comes-to-design-how-do-you-define-success/comment-page-1/#comment-9115 How do designers define their success? :: miLienzo.com Sun, 27 May 2007 20:46:29 +0000 http://essentialkeystrokes.com/when-it-comes-to-design-how-do-you-define-success/#comment-9115 [...] Char (Essential Keystrokes) - When it Comes to Design How do you Define Success [...] [...] Char (Essential Keystrokes) – When it Comes to Design How do you Define Success [...]

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