Playbook

Playbook


This is the first attempt to put my praxis into words for myself. It is to give you an idea of how I think about design. This is an evolving page and last updated on May 16, 2024. Please feel free to share your thoughts, concerns, or desires.

Vision and Philosophy

Human-Centric & Inclusive Design: Prioritize empathy and accessibility, ensuring designs meet the diverse needs of all users.

Artistic Integration: Blend technology with traditional art forms, exploring new media to enrich design projects.

Legacy and Impact: Focus on creating designs that have a lasting impact and foster growth both personally and professionally.

Strategic Research

Mixed-Methods Research: Employ both qualitative and quantitative research to gain comprehensive insights.

Cultural Context: Deeply understand the cultural and historical context to ensure design relevance.

Tech Trends: Stay updated on emerging technologies, exploring their transformative potential.

Creative Process

Idea Generation: Utilize various creative techniques to spark innovative ideas.

Rapid Prototyping: Quickly translate ideas into tangible prototypes using a variety of tools, effectively bridging the gap between concept and creation.

Data-Driven Design: Leverage analytics to inform design decisions and communicate the value and functionality of designs to stakeholders.

Agile Prototyping: Implement agile development techniques to produce prototypes rapidly, allowing for immediate testing and refinement based on real user interactions.

Technology and Tools

Adoption of New Technologies: Integrate emerging technologies into design practices.

Coding Skills: Enhance interactive prototyping with coding in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and other relevant technologies.

Software Proficiency: Learn packages and tools across areas (2D, 3D, Motion, UX, Data) to have the ability to convey ideas quickly and for high-fidelity design execution.

Collaboration and Communication

Team Dynamics: Foster an open, collaborative environment in-person and online to enhance teamwork.

Effective Stakeholder Communication: Develop effective communication strategies to align with client visions and gather feedback.

Presentation Skills: Refine presenting techniques to clearly and persuasively convey design concepts to stakeholders.

Cross-disciplinary Integration: Draw insights from diverse fields to enrich design thinking and ensure innovative, contextually appropriate solutions.

Ethical and Sustainable Design

Sustainability: Integrate sustainable practices into all design decisions, considering environmental impacts.

Ethics in Design: Uphold the highest standards of ethics, evaluating the societal impacts of design choices.

Accessibility First: Ensure all designs are accessible to everyone, incorporating accessibility from the onset.

Learning and Adapting

Continuous Learning: Engage in ongoing education in design, technology, and market trends.

Feedback Integration: Establish mechanisms for ongoing feedback to continuously refine processes and designs.

Experimentation and Innovation: Foster a culture of experimentation, exploring new ideas fast and learn from them if they fail.

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