Booklet
Michael Janda
Design
Six Non-design Skills Every Designer Needs to Succeed
Six Non-design Skills Every Designer Needs to Succeed
So... you are a good designer. Now what? It is time to start mastering these non-design skills.
- Communication
Learn to communicate with your coworkers and clients. Every designer should develop confidence communicating in-person, in-writing, and in-video chat. - Leadership
Develop your ability to lead others. The high paying opportunities come when you can lead your clients through successful projects and your coworkers to improved execution. - People Skills
People skills will improve your likability. If your clients and coworkers like you, they will choose to work with you. - Business Intuition
Develop your ability to understand business fundamentals: strategy, finance, marketing, operations. Understanding how business works will open the door to bigger opportunities in your career. - Marketing
Learn core marketing principles. A good place to start is the “Marketing Mix,” placement, promotion, product, and price. This knowledge will help you help your clients more effectively. - Public Speaking
Become confident speaking in front of groups. When you develop your ability to stand and deliver a presentation in front of clients and peers you will find yourself in greater positions of influence in your business dealings.
Which skills do you need to improve?
