As I try to narrow down my "design is" statement I find it challenging to figure out what I want to change about my current statement:
Design is the gathering and sharing of information/ideas/solutions through purposeful selection and organization.
I definitely feel that these elements are significant. I think of my own process. Typically before I start a project I gather information and inspiration. However, this information my not be directly related to the project. For example when I sit at my computer working away on something I tend to get to a certain point and then need a break or a change of scenery. If I don't feel like I have time to actually leave my apartment I often change the music I'm listening to and browse the internet for engaging imagery. Illustrations, exteriors and interiors of homes, crafts, and dogs (especially dogs in costumes) are some of my common searches. For the most part these topics make me happy, and a happy designer is a, umm...happy designer? Productive designer?
You can view some samples on the mood collage I have included in this post.
So there you have it, gathering is key. Next comes the selection and organizing. Choosing only the most necessary bits and pieces is an area that can be difficult from time to time. We constantly hear "keep it simple" as a prominent instruction. On the other hand we also are advised to be innovative and creative.
At this point I think that I'll keep my statement as it is and over the course of this week try to figure out if it is truly effective or not. Maybe it just needs to be reworded slightly.
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