The Small and the Mighty
“Progress doesn’t arrive unbidden, carried on the back of a silvery bird, deposited on our doorsteps during the night. Progress is birthed. It is conceived of and labored for. It is the work of multitudes. None of us can do it all. But all of us can do something. And it might as well be the next needed thing.”
Sharon McMahon_Book_The Small and the Mighty
Consistency
A Critical Factor in Achieving Long-term Success.
Start Small
Begin with small, manageable goals, building momentum with small wins will help you sustain progress.
Embrace Imperfection
Don't beat yourself up, view obstacles as part of the process, not failures, use them as opportunities to adjust your approach and get back on track.
Schedule it
Block out specific times in your calendar for your new habits, reduces the chances of it getting pushed aside by other demands.
Set Reminders
Set phone alarms, post sticky notes, or use habit-tracking apps, remind yourself to follow through on your new habits.
Build a Support System
Enlist friends, cohort or an online community to hold you accountable.
Celebrate Milestones
Recognize and reward your progress, even with small wins.
Step 1 visualization
Sketching and Realistic Rendering
Why
Learn to Speak the Designer’s Language for Effective Communication.
Reason 1
Design Thinking Heavily Incorporates Visual Thinking.
Reason 2
Building Models on Paper - Elevate CAD Proficiency
Reason 3
While you are still developing CAD skills, basic realistic rendering skill could help to refine models for quick iterations and plan detailed CAD development.
How
Progress is birthed. It is conceived of and labored for.
Jason Zheng | DAAP BID Class of 2025 | Master copy practice
Master Copy Practice– Sangwon Seok
Step 2 Ideation + Iteration
***The Most Challenging Step***
Why
Soliciting Feedback for Quick Iteration
Sketching and Rapid Prototyping Quickly Advance Design Thinking and Gather Feedback.
How
Challenge yourself to explore exhaustively by asking 'What if?', tolerating ambiguity, and being ready to start anew.
Step 3 Learning by Doing
Design Studios
Process
Course Planning_e.g. 1st year Spring Studio
Five projects are cumulative, and every project uses the knowledge that builds on each other.
Digital Comments for A Quick Feedback Loop
Peer Learning
