4. You Are Not Your Work
Graphic designers can be a sensitive lot. Or perhaps it is artists in general who have thin skin. Either way, there is something about right-brained people that reads like a prescription drug bottle: “Caution: Do not mix with sleeplessness, constructive criticism, subpar coffee, or well-meaning advice.” In order to succeed in the design industry, however, it is imperative that you remember that you are not merely the sum of your work. If you interpret design critique as a character critique, you are setting yourself up in a defensive position that will impede your ability to improve your design skills and adapt to different creative environments.
Some time ago I walked past one of our designer’s desks and glanced at the ...
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