Thoughts on Davis

While I would have argued earlier against many of the ideas that Davis brought to the speech, my short time at PSU has me thinking otherwise. My previous design classes were all form over function. Very strict and very to the point. I felt like I was chocking and wanted to get out as fast as I can. Michelle helped me see that I had potential and not all design aspects need to be so minimalistic. I am still trying to learn how to look at "the big picture" and let my designs and processes flow not form because of guidelines. I am trying myself to look at my projects as a whole and not as just one project. I need to trust in myself that this will work in my designs. I think she also makes an excellent point about basic to complex. By doing the same level of work, how can one really believe that will be pushed to get better. I know this means a lot more work, but you are able to grow as the project does, than you should be ok. Also, I think it is ok to ask for help. i amusually too proud and try to figure out things on my own and often fall way behind. I need to utilize my peers and instrucotrs. After all, i am paying them for my education.