מושגי ליבה
The path to becoming an exceptional designer is fraught with obstacles, as young designers often face harsh criticism and struggle to reconcile their ambitions with the realities of the industry.
תקציר
The content explores the author's experience as a design student in Singapore, where they were harshly criticized by a lecturer for being "mediocre." The author reflects on the disconnect between the expectations instilled in design students and the actual realities of the design profession.
The author acknowledges the naivety of believing that diploma students could become the "best designers in Singapore," let alone globally, compared to prestigious institutions like RISD. This realization led the author to feel shame and ponder their future in the design field.
The content highlights the challenges young designers face, such as the industry being an "underpaid venture in a crippling expensive country" like Singapore. Despite their passion and desire to excel, design students are often confronted with harsh criticism and a sense of inadequacy, which can haunt them and shape their perceptions of their own abilities and potential.
The core message emphasizes the disconnect between the idealized vision of design education and the harsh realities of the design industry, where even talented individuals struggle to meet the high expectations placed upon them.
ציטוטים
"You're all mediocre." My lecturer pointed his nostrils at us and heaved a sigh of frustration.
"We didn't come here to be mediocre. We came here to fight to the death to be the best."