Second Response to the Book

    After doing the second reading a thought keeps going around in my head. The writer of the book is a set and costume designer! Well that is what he studied. He is also a graphic designer and a teacher. I think is interesting how he started in one field then moved to another. This is important because like he said design is no matter what type always has the same steps to follow. Even if the steps are not in order, but they must all be visited.
    The seven steps will help you answer a problem. Because design is a solution to a problem. But many solutions can be used to solve the problem. The author says not to close your mind to only one but open it and explore all the solutions. I think this is great advice. I have heard this advice before, but no matter who says it is great advice. The author compares design with a romantic relationship. One must go through the process in order to get what one wants at the end. Also that an idea for a design should always keep evolving, but not forget the idea and keep the energy. The writer gives his opinion that design should not only be for monetary gain, but to actually give something back to the society. To give back something that is going to be useful and beneficial to all. The writer is also really interested in the environment if that was not clear in the last sentence.
    I am not sure how can I compare my self to him. In high school I was in the drama club.  I was the set and prop maker. As a tile installer I always put all my brain into the floors, countertops or showers I was installing.  I think that we both have tried different form of art for the joy of them and the fulfillment it gives us. I like to do all kinds of art, because they make me fell good. I love my sculptures, photos, paintings. Too bad I can't yet say the same about my graphic design or my drawing.  I think I got off of track. Sorry for that but it makes me happy thinking of what I have done in my life.