1. education
work
experience
invest
ensure a smooth
transition from
student to practicing
designer
ensure landing a
design job once
we graduate
to live a
comfortable life
network
join design
community
develop
diversity
establish
relationships
join design
blogs
attend exhibits
& lectures
internships
& volunteer
competitions
trade shows
involvem
ent
exceed
refine technical
skills
push yourself
try newthings
continue edu.
outside design
look @
future
trends
explore different
mediums

2. establish
relationships
join design blogs
attend exhibits
and lectures
internships
and volounteer
competitions
trade shows
push yourself
refine skills
try new things
look at future
trends
continue education
outside design
explore new and
different mediums
- sociology - anthropology - psychology - study human behaviour
- study hard sciences (physics, chemistry, biology) - keep up
to date with current events
- participate more in class - exceed your peers - attend all classes
- develop a unique style - infuse personal values in design
- develop computer software skills (rhino, alias, solidworks)
- improve presentation skills (be more professional persuasive)
- become more active and involved in workshops
- go outside your comfort zone - ask questions
- research more then what is required and implement.
- socialize with work related people -keep in touch with
teachers and practicing designers- making friends with fourth
year and graduate students.
- biomimicry - sustainability - technological trends - use logic
and reasoning to predict the future - look at trends outside of
locale
- study new materials - look at new and existing interfaces
(web page design - new mobile interfaces) - study new art and
design methods
- facebook groups - Core77 - INDESIGN - DIY shows - nuite
blanche
- attend lectures at OCAD - view art exhibitions (local art)
- view shows and events outside your locale
- keep active in the workforce - view design job opportunities
- apply for internships - study abroad - volunteer to different
reputable firms or school activities events
- push yourself by entering art and design competitions
- compete in a healthy manner - get your name out there
- explore new ideas on the market - become involved with
other’s ideas and gain insight to their reasoning
Network
Join Design Community
Develop
Diversify
Action Plan

3. How might we
ensure landing a
design job once
we graduate?
Need to have a smooth
transition from student to
practicing designer.
networking
exceed
involvement
design
community
evolve
diversify
establish relationships
join design blogs
attend exhibits
& lectures
internships
competitions
volunteer
trade shows
try new things
refine technical skills
push yourself
explore different
mediums
look at future trends
continue education
outside design

4. process work