my first blog, now i am officially a part of web 2.0
today i am reading "how to be a graphic designer without losing your soul" by stefan sagmeister. so far i am deeply into the book, albeit only page 23 it already has me enslaved to its content. i am highlighting, in pink, every name he mentions with the intention of going back and doing my own bit of research on them.
i am formulating a plan to be implemented within two years, (closer to the end of those two years to be more precise). this plan is to be in business for myself doing what i love ~ design. my method or plan -right-now is to read and research and observe and involve and evolve in every human way imaginable. i have to put myself out there and develop things i dont posses, like better verbal communications, better math skills and a basic analytical understanding of business. i am going to learn how to write a buisness plan and how to follow through, if this means immersing myself in conversation with those who know, reading business books, taking a class, networking...whatever it takes.
i dont even know positively what my business will be. im my most perfect world, which i do know doesnt exist, i would hope it to be something with my design abilities, most perfectly it would be to design stationery, invitations, presentations and greetingsd cards about the celebrations and defeats in life.
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perhaps some buisness where i will be able to make a statement about my experience in life, how i view things and what i believe about them and the world i live in
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perhaps it will be more along a business where i can interact with people who share the same loves i have - music, books, design, life. that may mean opening a book store, a music resell shop, a consignment shop, or a small diner/deli. who knows.
whatever it may be i know its going to take time and a lot of hard work. both of which i am willing to contribute to this cause of mine. so i charge you to follow my journey to my dream...comment, correct, chastise, inspire or invigorate me or just sit back and ride.
and thanks for reading.
