Monday, December 1, 2008

Well Rounded Design Education

Questions for Community Conversation: Version one.

Would you define your education in the area of design as well rounded? Do you feel that classes in related areas are/would be helpful to you as a designer (fine arts, business, etc)?  Is it to the designer's benefit to be able to draw without the aide of the computer? Is a basic knowledge of marketing/business/communications necessary for a designer (and not just in a freelance aspect, but for any and every designer)? What classes beyond the typical design courses do you feel would be most helpful to the designer? Is there a big need for public speaking classes to prepare the designer for presentations as well prepare them to be able to speak intelligently, confidently, and clearly on their feet within smaller interactions with clients/colleagues?

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