Milton Glaser is such a fantastic inspiration.
Dave Shea posts about what options are available to designers to produce something by themselves that they can sell. A product! I love this quote from the article: "Hey, I’ve got these visual design skills, what can I do with them that will result in a product I can sell to people?"
Here at Marino we have taken the collaborative approach, working within a team to create products. It can be hard but rewarding work if you are passionate enough about what you are producing. I have tried the on my own approach before but found it frustrating trying to spread my skill-sets across so many technical areas.
Of course the lure of creating a financially successful product with little maintenance overhead is compelling.
Great creative project by Stefan Sagmeister "Things I have learned in my life so far". Project is also accepting contributions.
Explore, enjoy, contribute...
thingsihavelearnedinmylife.com