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Why Your Mom’s Advice Rocks and Helped You Be a Better Designer

Mom's Aduice ROCKS Why Your and Helped You Be a Better Designer If you can't say something nice, don't say anything at all No one will like your work 100% of the time, and you won't always like what others' suggestions either. If you are in a situation where tension is high, Mom taught you to take a deep breath, give yourself a moment, and then go back to the situation. "It's through mistakes that you actually can grow. You have to get bad in order to get good." -Paula Scher "There are three responses to a piece of design – yes, no, and WOW! Wow is the one to aim for." - Milton Glaser More than 25 million mothers work each day and perform their duties as a mother, wife or homemaker. While you were growing up, your mom had great advice she passed down and shaped you as an adult, and as a professional graphic designer. "A designer knows he has achieved perfection not when there is nothing left to add, but when there is nothing left to take away." -Antoine de Saint-Exupéry Always have two months' rent / mortgage saved Respect your elders You talk with others in the field and network, read about the design industry, and ask questions all because of Mom. She taught you to sit still, don't talk while others are speaking, and Work before play Procrastinators are made, not born. Your mom was harsh on you, kept you focused, and told you to finish what you started. pay attention to what they say. Well, no one said that you will get work on a consistent basis all the time, especially as a free- lancer. Some months are dryer than others and you need to always have money saved for emergencies. This is just common sense. Listening is one of the best skills a graphic designer can have in their arsenal. Remember these 5 rules about Constructive Criticism: No excuses! Your mom taught you to manage your time and keep up on task for deadlines. You finish projects quickly and efficiently. 20% of people identify themselves as chronic procrastinators 1. Have clear objectives 2. Create a neutral environment 3. Use fewer words with more meaning Industries that employed the most graphic designers: • Manufacturing 14% • Specialized design services 10% • Newspaper, periodical, book, and directory publishers 9% • Advertising, public relations, and related services 8% • Wholesale trade 5% 4. Align the criticism with the subject's goals 5% , doing this tomorrow. 14% 5. Encourage self-critique 8% | work best under pressure. 9% 10% In 2012, 11 12 27 When one door closes, another one opens about 24 percent of graphic designers were self-employed ZILLION 9 10 11 12 13 DESIGNS 14 15 16 17 18 19 2o Your mom knew that you would face rejection in your life and prepared you for it. Opportunity for work is out there as long as you stay open to possibility, adapt to the market, and learn new skills. 21 22 23 24 25 Sources http://m2moms.com/fast_facts.php http://www.psychologytoday.com/articles/200308/procrastination-ten-things-know http://www.bls.gov/ooh/arts-and-design/graphic-designers.htm#tab-3 http://business.time.com/2013/05/27/how-to-give-and-receive-positive-criticism/ 29 30 L feel more like

Why Your Mom’s Advice Rocks and Helped You Be a Better Designer

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Your professional habits and work ethics come from your mother, and even though you don't realize it, your mother has helped you be a better graphic designer with her advice.

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