Originally published on 20 April, 2006.
Edit 1: Updated 25 Aug 2007
Edit 2: Updated 16 Nov 2008.
This has to be one of the “classics” here at Design Sojourn, and a post that got me noticed in the blogosphere! …

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One of the key skills I noticed great designers have is the ability to engage in Active Listening.
I was lucky. I managed to pick up this skill 6-7 years ago in a training seminar

October 15, is Blog Action Day 2008! This is where bloggers from around the world get together to talk about a common theme or topic. This year’s topic is about Poverty, and as Design Sojourn is a design blog, it…

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I finally got the time today to sit down and really think about the impact of these troubled times.
It has been a very hectic month since I officially started my new role,

Bono Glasses by killkenny
That’s right everyone just wants to be a Design Superstar? Oh really…? No the fact of the matter is, when all else is equal, Superstars get hired, and boring designers don’t. The main difference between

Know thy enemy and know thyself, find naught in fear for 100 battles. Know thyself but not thy enemy, find level of loss and victory. Know thy enemy but not thyself, wallow in defeat every time. ~ Sun Tzu…
Well

I always though that Tom Peter’s “Brand You” idea was a great thing to do especially if you want to get ahead in today’s ultra competitive work environment. I do know the power of a brand and know what it…