talent vs ability

• ESKEMA0

  hire both and put them to work side by side, so they evolve each other out.

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  • haha, if i had the means to hire on 2 full timers, i wouldn't be contemplating this decision.bjladams

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• d_rek0

  Tough call. Ideally one would possess both...

  My take is that technique and ability can be taught while talent is a rather innate thing one either possesses or doesn't, and it can't be taught.

  The 'capable' designer you mention sounds a lot like someone I used to work with. At that point, if a person needs content so they can put something together they are no longer a designer, they are merely a decorator - someone who has no responsibility or emotional investment in the creation of a thing, and often lacks the 'talent' to produce unique and interesting visual artifacts.

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  • yep. finding that 'ideal' options are hard to come by :-)bjladams

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• bjladams

  what do you value more, talent or ability? (in design).

  we've got 2 potentials.

  one has a lot of talent, great with ideas, and even does pretty well with final execution. but watching him work, it's all a matter of trial and error. i.e.: keep pushing stuff around till it feels right. always trying it from a different angle and evolving his style. 3 out of 5 designs are winners, but he can't put his finger on why.

  the other understands the science of it. needs the structure of a grid and nothing outside it. explain the final product and show them styles and give them content and they can put it together perfectly. they've got great design ability, but are not innovative on their own to think forward.

  which would you rather work with?

  i'm be interested to see the perspective of employers vs directors vs co-worker.

  bjladams

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