The Strategic Designer: Tools and Techniques for Managing the Design Process
David Holston
(Author)
Description
The design profession has been asking itself some important questions lately. How do designers deal with the increasing complexity of design problems? What skills do designers need to be competitive in the future? How do designers become co-creators with clients and audiences? How do designers prove their value to business? Designers are looking for ways to stay competitive in the conceptual economy and address the increasing complexity of design problems. By adopting a process that considers collaboration, context and accountability, designers move from 'makers of things' to 'design strategists.' The Strategic Designer shows designers how to build strong client relationships, elevate their standing with clients, increase project success rates, boost efficiency and enhance their creativity.Product Details
Price
$24.99
Publisher
How Books
Publish Date
April 28, 2011
Pages
291
Dimensions
6.12 X 0.82 X 8.96 inches | 0.9 pounds
Language
English
Type
Paperback
EAN/UPC
9781600617997
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About the Author
With over 20 years experience in design management, David Holston has worked in a variety of organizations including higher education, fortune 50 companies and small start-ups. He served as a lead designer for General Electric, Martin Marietta and Lockheed Martin Services companies before becoming Senior Art Director at the Philadelphia advertising firm Signature Communications. Currently, Holston is the Director of Design at the nation's second largest university, The University of Texas at Austin, where he is responsible for the development and management of the university's brand positioning, brand identity and marketing communications.