Own it. Share it.
The “O” element in my alphabetic mnemonic list for successfully practicing design is: Own it. Share it. As it relates to design, ownership is about an emotional or intellectual relationship. It is incumbent upon designers to engage all project participants along the way,…
Question
The “Q” element in my alphabetic mnemonic list for successfully practicing design is: Question. While clients most often seek answers, they may be best served by questions. Rarely is it beneficial for designers to accept things at face value. It is only through asking questions,…
Value others' space
The “V” element in my alphabetic mnemonic list for successfully practicing design is: Value Others’ Space. Architects’ value in shaping space shouldn’t end with the physical environment. As designers our work is in creating meaningful relationships among things and people. An…