DNA is the blueprint for life. If you’re a designer, your DNA is the blueprint for great design. Every designer has a unique set of tools and skills, but there are some commonalities that help define their approach. In this post we’ll look at those shared qualities:
Fast Learner
The ability to learn quickly is essential for success, as it allows you to adapt and grow in your career. Designers also need to be open to new information, which can only happen if they’re able to absorb knowledge efficiently.
When given a problem or task, it’s important that you’re able to get right down into the problem and figure out what needs to be done without being afraid of the unknown or too close-minded about your initial ideas. Being able to assess situations quickly will allow you to show off your creative abilities from day one!
Curious
Curiousness is one of the most important traits of an entry-level designer. It’s also one of the hardest to teach.
Curious people are interested in learning, growing, and trying new things. They want to know why things work the way they do, or how something can be improved upon. Curious designers will ask questions about your business and how it operates — where does all that money go? How does this design affect sales? Why are you making me use this particular font?
Consistently delivering
Being a consistent performer is key to building a career as an entry-level designer. You’ll want to deliver on time and on budget, consistently meeting all the deadlines you’ve set for yourself.
Being consistent doesn’t mean that every project will be perfect, but it does mean that you’re delivering high-quality work in a timely manner. You won’t have everything figured out right away; we all have growing pains when we start new jobs or projects. But consistency is important because it shows your employer (and everyone else) that they can depend on you to get the job done well and quickly.
Explorer
An explorer is someone who likes to learn new things and try new things. Explorers are people who explore their surroundings, ask questions and seek out answers. They do this because they’re curious about everything!
It’s easy to spot an explorer: they’re always asking you questions about yourself, your life, and what you’re up to every day. Explorers want to know what other people are doing so that they can get better at whatever it is they’re doing too—and it looks like our next designer has some exploring of his own to do!
Takeaway:
The takeaway is the last thing you remember when you leave the presentation. It’s often used as a way to drive home your message and make sure that it sticks. The main goal of your takeaway should be to provide value for your audience, whether it’s by sharing an interesting fact or telling them how they can implement something you discussed in their own lives.
Here are some examples of good takeaways:
- “The best designs are simple and easy to use.”
- “If you want the best results from any project, it’s crucial that everyone involved feels like they’re contributing.”
- “You should always ask yourself if what you’re doing is going to add value in some way.”
Conclusion
If you’re looking to hire an entry-level designer and have any of the above qualities, send me a message. I’m excited to hear from you!
