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VISUAL REPRESENTATION OF MFA THESIS SUBJECT: DESIGNER AS PROVOCATEUR.


The designer does not, as a rule, begin with a preconceived idea. His idea is the result of subjective and objective thought, and the design a product of the idea. PAUL RAND


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As the expansion of my thesis topic, designer(X) will explore moving beyond that of tangibility and seek to reveal additive qualities in a designer. The (X) denotes any attribute that raises the power of the designer’s role to one of greater significance and influence than the term “graphic” designer implies. This field guide will help YOU uncover your own unique characteristics and traits so you can find your (X).


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PRO-VO-CA-TEUR [pruh-vok-uh-tur]

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a person who provokes trouble, causes dissension, or the like; agitator.

The word provocateur in design takes

UR on a positive slant. Provocateurs are

catalysts that recognize the power to move forward; they are people who can

arouse individuals towards action and

seek opportunities to promote new ideas.

They are not ones to sit idly by; they are flexible, take risks and accept failure as part of the reward.

Designers must enhance their capacity to be both visual and thought provoking.


DESIGNERS REACT TO THEIR CHANGING CREATIVE ENVIRONMENT, THEY ADAPT AND BECOME MORE THAN DESIGNERS. AS PROVOCATEURS OF CREATIVITY THEY RAISE THE DESIGNER ROLE BY THE CHARACTERISTICS AND TRAITS THEY ASSUME.

(X)

THAT IS designer


MANIFESTO we are individuals who can adapt to various creative situations. we know

what clients and organizations need. as agents that push boundaries, we know

when to assert our leadership or take a back seat. we uncover new approaches

where others fail. we are the ones who question why and know how important our role is to the advancement of creative culture in business, design and society. we are provocateurs.


(CATALY /SPARK/COLL am i a ...

MOTIVTOR/URG /INFLUENCER/EN

LEADER/PE /OPPORTUNIST/

VISIONARY/CRAF


YST/AUTHOR LABORATOR/

GER/THEORIST NTREPRENEUR/

ERSUADER /PROVOCATEUR/

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CREATIVE EXERCISES TO UNCOVER YOUR (x)


Everyone is a leader. Growth happens. Whenever it does, allow it to emerge. Learn to follow when it makes sense. Let anyone lead. BRUCE MAU


DO AS I DO, NOT AS I SAY. USE THE AREA BELOW TO WORD ASSOCIATE ANY SYNONYMS, ACTIONS AND/OR TECHNIQUES THAT STEM FROM THE WORD LEAD. (I HAVE STARTED FOR YOU)

LEAD.MOTIVATE.QUESTION.ADAPT. MOTIVATE.QUESTION.ADAPT.

PICK THE 3 BEST WORDS FROM ABOVE 1. 2. 3.


The drive to do something because it is interesting, challenging, and absorbing—is essential for high levels of creativity. TERESA AMABILE


BE DRIVEN BY PASSION. USE THE AREA BELOW TO WORD ASSOCIATE ANY SYNONYMS, ACTIONS AND/OR TECHNIQUES THAT STEM FROM THE WORD MOTIVATE.

LEAD.MOTIVATE.QUESTION.ADAPT.

PICK THE 3 BEST WORDS FROM ABOVE 1. 2. 3.


ConďŹ dence, like art, never comes from having all the answers; it comes from being open to all the questions. EARL GREY WALLACE


SEEK AND YOU SHALL FIND. USE THE AREA BELOW TO WORD ASSOCIATE ANY SYNONYMS, ACTIONS AND/OR TECHNIQUES THAT STEM FROM THE WORD QUESTION.

LEAD.MOTIVATE.QUESTION.ADAPT.

PICK THE 3 BEST WORDS FROM ABOVE 1. 2. 3.


Ever tried. Ever failed. No matter. Try Again. Fail again. Fail better. SAMUEL BECKETT


TRY, TRY, TRY & THEN TRY SOME MORE. USE THE AREA BELOW TO WORD ASSOCIATE ANY SYNONYMS, ACTIONS AND/OR TECHNIQUES THAT STEM FROM THE WORD ADAPT.

LEAD.MOTIVATE.QUESTION.ADAPT.

PICK THE 3 BEST WORDS FROM ABOVE 1. 2. 3.


SYNTHESIZE

WORDS FROM LEAD EXERCISE

WORDS FROM MOTIVATE EXERCISE

WORDS FROM QUESTION EXERCISE

WORDS FROM ADAPT EXERCISE

LOOK FOR THE SIMILARITIES, DIFFERENCES AND COMPLEXITIES OF THE CHOSEN WORDS ABOVE. BEGIN TO SYNTHESIZE THEIR MEANING AND BEGIN TO UNCOVER YOUR TRAITS AND QUALITIES.

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The provocateur is an instigator of the design process and a purveyor of meaning and intent. Designers need to revel in their ability to be adaptable and map a new avenue in the design process.

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LEAD.MOTIVATE.QUESTION.ADAPT. is to be a DESIGNER AS PROVOCATEUR


PROUD PARTICIPANT OF

STAY IN CONTACT / SHARE YOUR THOUGHTS AT: facebook.com/DESIGNERxPROVOCATEUR @_designerX

#designerX #myXis

tumblr.com/DESIGNER--X

DESIGNER AS PROVOCATUER & designer(X): MFA thesis by GEORGE GARRASTEGUI, JR. - SCAD, May 2013


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