So I was introduced to this new read Designers are Wankers by my current partner in crime Leanne Swift. Unfortunately she never found the time to read it but after a quick flick through I decided I would make the effort myself. I have only read the introductory chapter but the book is basically a collection of interviews by established Designers on what the "real world" is like compared to Design education and how students are not prepared by their tutors for the real deal. I think it sounds fascinating so I can't wait to find more time to delve further in. I'll let you all know what I think once I eventually finish it; whether it's worth buying or if the author is in fact the greatest wanker of them all for wasting my time.
On another note...
I hate to admit it but in amongst all the stress and headaches of producing my dissertation I have came to the conclusion that I actually enjoy writing about Design. I'm hoping (once I find this illusive free time I keep hearing I should have) to start writing more articles on aspects of the industry and possibly posting them up here. Would anyone be interested in that?
I already have an idea for a new dissertationish piece but am going to keep it quiet just now. After speaking to one of my Lecturers last week I might try to take it forward as an excuse to go do a masters. This piece will involve a lot of my own experimentation and research though so I will most likely post them up as I go along.
I say go for it! Why not? If you love doing then do it :)
ReplyDeleteI understand keeping quiet. I've always kept my ideas to myself until someone specifically asks me for it, then I'm all cryptic, and that's when the lecturer shouts at me and I fail.
J. x