Why do you design?
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1. Wanted to be an architect from youth, 7+ years of education (undergrad, grad)...this led to all things "design"
2. I expected a career that I would be passionate about, have some flexibility for working from home, starting businesses, etc.
3. Design means anything creative, mostly visual. It is significant because it is everywhere, every moment. Design, both good and bad, can impact the world.
4. ANY education should have a solid BUSINESS foundation!! While I took that on myself, it should be a fundamental requirement, especially in any creative school where people are blinded by passion.Going back to #1 - sooo many "designers" get an idealistic vision of the world and what they can contribute and get paid (well) for. The better the school, the higher that ambition and their naivete (speaking from experience here).
Money makes the world go round, like it or not. Learn how money works, learn what is valuable in the business world and you'll find that design can contribute and you can have your cake and eat it too.