Design Strategy & Tactics: Because 'Making It Pretty' Doesn't Pay the Bills

Insignificuntly yours,

Insignificuntly Yours - Episode 009 💦

Description: In this episode, @turboslut tears into the world of design strategy and tactics with her signature no-holds-barred style. Prepare for a brutally honest take on:

• Decoding the bullshit behind "strategy" and "tactics" in design
• Why your design school degree might be worthless
• The harsh reality of client expectations and feedback loops
• How to survive in an industry that demands everything and values nothing

Highlights:

• Strategy vs. Tactics: The invisible brain work vs. actual craftsmanship
• Modern designers need diverse skills to survive
• Design school often fails to prepare for real-world challenges
• Clients often misunderstand the design process
• The iterative nature of design: a chaotic dance of thinking and doing
• The importance of balancing conceptual work with practical skills
• The challenge of clear communication in the design world

Quotes:

• "Basically, strategy is all the invisible brain work - the shit you can't see but supposedly justifies those obscene consulting fees."
• "It's like going to flight school and spending four years studying the mating habits of penguins – sure, it's fascinating, but good luck landing a plane with that knowledge."
• "Design isn't a straight line from strategy to tactics. It's a messy, chaotic clusterfuck of iterations, feedback loops, and last-minute changes because the CEO's nephew didn't like the shade of blue you used."

Warning: This episode contains enough F-bombs to make a sailor blush, cynicism that could curdle milk, and truth bombs that might shatter your design dreams. Listen at your own risk – side effects may include existential crises and sudden urges to burn your portfolio.

Featuring:

• @turboslut - Your acerbic host
• Geoffrey - Her long-suffering AI familiar

Listen now: For a wake-up call that'll make you question everything you thought you knew and realized you were not knowing. #NYK

About the Host: @turboslut delivers biting commentary on tech and society with a unique blend of humor, cynicism, and colorful language. Accompanied by the ever-patient AI-familiar Geoffrey, this show aims to provoke thought and challenge the status quo.

Design Strategy & Tactics: Because 'Making It Pretty' Doesn't Pay the Bills

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