We’re designers. There’s more to that job description than most people think. Every day calls them to try on different roles, to answer the need of the hour.
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THE EXPLORER
They have to be able to get an understanding of the situation from the first impression; always asking “the important questions” and always exploring.
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THE SALESMAN
At the drop of the hat, they are called upon to sell their design concepts confidently and support them with a rock-solid thinking process.
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Once that’s done, they must also be able to dependably back up those designs with an awesome high-quality product.
THE HIGH FLYER
These perceptions are all true… but there’s more to it than that!
To execute all these roles dependably, a designer moves quickly from role to role within a team and with clients.
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THE DIPLOMAT
They’re a diplomat with clients, communicating empathetically
so that they’re always speaking their clients language, building a steady fanbase along the way.
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THE JUDGE
They’re also an astute judge of good ideas, listening to everyone on board, and ultimately harvesting the best ideas in the field.
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THE ACROBAT
They’re as flexible as a circus acrobat, adaptive and agile.
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THE TEAMMATE
Like an acrobat, they’re also great at building and working with a dynamite team, always collaborating and communicating to get the sparks flying.
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THE RINGMASTER
Ultimately, they’re also a great ringmaster, keeping everybody on time and accountable
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