The constant conflict of theory versus practice plagues us daily. We find ourselves in between moments of pragmatism & rumination. We’re often told “just do something” in order to get the proverbial creative juices flowing. Those moments of pure lucid logic pop up at the least helpful times. I have built entire projects in my head in those briefly opaque moments before sleep. Every angle was laser straight & each idea was conveyed in the clearest fashion while still staying a bit abstract & functional. How do we get these concepts to unfold into their respective fields?
I constantly find myself battling against the process. I am well aware of how long it takes to develop a design process; most designers are still trying to nail down the proper technique to attack the project put in front of them. Is opening up a discussion about the process a step forward or does it cease being functional when viewed in this light? Are we happier in producing or in figuring out how we produce? Are we pleased with the tangible outcome or the theories behind the production?
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