“What is design?”
“What is design?”
design What?
How? Why?
Writers
Administrators
Supervisors Internet Developers
Project Leads
Analyst Editors Client Reps.
Project Lead design is... design thinking is....
representing a product or concept with color, shape and images something I don’t know how to do!
what do designers do?
Translate client ideas into graphical treatments
why design anything?
Because without design, the world of communication would be black and white type
Is there a difference between artists and designers? How do you define creativity?
Yes – artists do as they please and designers work to satisfy clients’ needs That’s a tall order! Creativity is thinking about a concept in new ways, then translating that concept into fresh words, ideas, music, art or graphical treatments.
Project Lead design is... design thinking is....
using visuals to communicate visualizing ways to use colors, graphics, photos, etc. that will help support a specific intent/message
what do designers do?
create visuals that enhance text and entice people to want to read it
why design anything?
because design is usually more powerful than words alone
Is there a difference between artists and designers? How do you define creativity?
designers can stay within certain parameters, not so true for artists too subjective for a definition but it can be anything and everything
Project Lead design is... design thinking is....
form following function. right-brain directed thinking that cannot be sent off-shore.
what do designers do?
Create visual and functional solutions to a myriad of end-user products.
why design anything?
To improve usability and form in our everyday world.
Is there a difference between artists and designers?
How do you define creativity?
There are similarities in that both require creativity, however, I believe that designers are more about pragmatic end-use and artists are more about interpretation and aesthetics. Big-picture thinking, applying solutions from unexpected realms to the material world.
Client Rep. design is... design thinking is.... what do designers do?
taking elements and laying them out in a way that is aesthetically pleasing and also helps the person looking at the design to better understand what those elements mean. being able to picture data and pieces of information in a graphical way. Being able to visualize how to convey a message using pictures, images, graphics instead of words. Translate words and other information into pictures that make it easier to understand the key messages. Or, enhance words (such as titles) in a way that makes those words more meaningful and easier to remember.
why design anything?
To help people digest information. To offer people an alternative to a written description. To convey a certain feeling or emotion that people might not get by reading a long paragraph.
Is there a difference between artists and designers?
Yes, Artists are interpreting their own thoughts, emotions for purely artistic reasons. I think the work designers do, the work you do, is to use graphic elements to reach some certain goal, or convey a message that will help a project.
How do you define creativity?
(OK, now my head hurts) Creativity is being able to look at something and express it in a way that’s not expected. So, expressing emotion through music, conveying a message through images, even writing something in a way that is memorable or poetic.
Supervisor design is... design thinking is....
what do designers do?
the look and feel and emotions evoked by a product whether it’s a Web site, print document, tea pot, car, or mp3 player. the consideration of audience/users, business goals, and communication goals along with a solid understanding of appropriate mediums and products. take concepts and high-level goals from clients and design effective solutions to solve a problem. Solutions include both the look and feel and usability of the product.
why design anything?
to make our lives easier and to make life more enjoyable!
Is there a difference between artists and designers?
I appreciate that design has higher calling, but the distinction is not that important to me personally. I might say I need an artist when I mean a designer. Maybe I’m just lazy and need to be more thoughtful.
How do you define creativity?
bringing a unique idea to solve the problem that gets that special “sweet spot – this is awesome – this will work” reaction. Creativity is needed for CEOs, supervisors, designers, writers, engineers, everyone!!!!
Internet Developer design is... design thinking is....
making something work in an efficient and aesthetic way. considering all the options to find the best way to create something
what do designers do?
they create designs
why design anything?
to make our lives easier and more beautiful
Is there a difference between artists and designers?
How do you define creativity?
yes, I think designers think about function. I think artists think about personal expression the ability to come up with a new idea to solve a problem whether it be functional or aesthetic
Project Lead design is... design thinking is....
taking an idea/thought/words and making it visual and appealing thinking outside the box, trying new things, toying with different options to best portray the content/product, etc.
what do designers do?
design, offer insight and opinions, work with others to portray/showcase material, products, etc.
why design anything?
If nothing was designed there wouldn’t be any function to anything. If no one bothered to design the keyboard, I couldn’t type this right now. If no one designed the clothes we’re wearing we’d probably all be running around with fig leafs on. Designers help the masses realize the potential and function of everyday things.
Is there a difference between artists and designers?
How do you define creativity?
An artist is doing something to reflect their own inner workings. Designers take a concept and make it come to life. Breaking the template, trying new things, running with ideas and working off of those to create something better
Writer design is...
In terms of communications, design is integral to receiving and understanding ideas and other information, from the design of type fonts to the design of a publication, Web site, or other communication product.
design thinking is....
Design thinking is an approach to communicating information that includes graphic elements as well as written (verbal) content.
what do designers do?
Designers consider, explore, and decide on the best ways to visually communicate information.Â
why design anything?
Is there a difference between artists and designers?
How do you define creativity?
Communication products should be designed so that information, ideas, and concepts can be communicated easily and clearly. I think that good designers use artistic principles of color, balance, composition, foreground, and so on, so there is artistry in design.
I would define creativity as combining elements that are known (e.g., words, shapes, colors, musical notes, and so on) in a new way to produce something unique and artistically meaningful (e.g., literature, art, music, and so on).Â
Project Lead design is... design thinking is....
Aesthetic, creative thinking with both sides of the brain, logically and creatively
what do designers do?
create deeper meaning, give greater purpose to something
why design anything?
to improve it… infuse it with more meaning
Is there a difference between artists and designers?
How do you define creativity?
I see more purpose from designers. Artists may create for art’s sake, may be very abstract in nature and meaningful to a very limited (even solo) audience. Designers are trying to achieve something specific on behalf of the piece which “speaks” to a greater audience… Coloring outside the lines, thinking outside the box, rising above reality, breaking the rules…need I go on?
Analyst design is... design thinking is....
Making something work Understanding the narrative
what do designers do?
Abstract narratives into visuals
why design anything?
To get closer to the truth
Is there a difference between artists and designers?
How do you define creativity?
No
Creativity is just connecting stuff
Administrator design is... design thinking is....
taking a vision from the mind and putting it “on paper” logical
what do designers do?
They listen to someone’s description of what they see in their mind and translate it to something tangible.
why design anything?
We live in a finite world, with finite space, that is subject to the laws of physics. If someone wants to get their vision/message out to other people, it has to fit in some kind of space, or it has to function. Design is a tool for making things fit within our world’s limitations.
Is there a difference between artists and designers?
How do you define creativity?
Yes and no. No, because both are creative. Yes, because Designers are able to help other people realize their visions. Artists are more self-centered. Transforming either chaos or nothing into something.
Internet Developer design is... design thinking is....
The application of intelligence, logic, education, planning, and experience. Logical analysis of process’s, problems, social constructs, interactivity, and historical perspectives in relation to how things are ordered.
what do designers do?
The above concepts, though better than the average bear.
why design anything?
I believe that everything has design. Sometimes it is poorly done, sometimes it is random-but always there is design.
Is there a difference between artists and designers?
Yes, an artist is expressing a personal or perceived idea or feeling. The real question is what are the similarities between artists and designers. Often good design can result in things that people consider art-but that is the beauty of well done design-it can be so appealing to the senses that people confuse it with art.
How do you define creativity?
Solutions to problems not often seen.
Client Rep. design is... design thinking is....
Taking human beings into account when making something that has a defined purpose. The intellectual process the designer goes through to do the above.
what do designers do?
See above answers. They also use design to solve human problems and educate others about the design process and value of design.
why design anything?
Because design is enjoyable for the designer and for those who use the products. It makes life better. And it can solve problems.
Is there a difference between artists and designers?
Designers create with an end purpose in mind, artists create to make a statement or communicate an idea. The two functions can overlap.
How do you define creativity?
The dictionary says to create is to bring into existence. Creativity is the ability or talent to bring new ideas or forms into being. Creativity can be purely fanciful or it can have a purposes and result.
“What is design?� This survey was conducted by Bill Gillies. Six questions about design were asked of the staff within the Communications Office for the National Renewable Energy Laboratory, in Golden CO. This project is an independent study in collaboration with the Rocky Mountain College of Art + Design and the LUMA Institute. Participants include: Fred Murrell, Bill Lucas and the Design Systems Spring 2010 class. February, 2010