School of Hard Knocks: Educating Yourself Outside the Classroom.

1. School of Hard Knocks
Educating Yourself Outside the Classroom
Ryan Bridge & Bud Snead

2. contents
bios
the first year in
a few years in
a few more years in
throughout your career
questions?

3. bios
ryan
senior developer – Larsen
adjunct instructor College of Visual Arts
4.5 years experience
bachelor of science in interactive media design
Art Institutes Minnesota

4. bios
bud
senior designer – Periscope
8 years experience
bachelor of science in studio art
James Madison University
Portfolio Center design graduate

5. The First Year In

6. the first year in
school is not out
get ready for some intense education
way more teachers than in school
deadlines are worse than homework
extra effort and outside learning is noticed

7. the first year in
ask for help
do it often, don't be bashful
it's ok to say, “I'm lost.”
checking in, be proactive
the same problems have happened before

8. the first year in
getting used to “a work day”
your schedule is not yours anymore
don't forget to take breaks
lunch (not just for eating)
learn during downtime

9. A Few Years In

10. a few years in
explore more
concepts outside your comfort zone
don't get comfy
get involved with projects outside skill set
meet new faces

11. a few years in
change your working experience
your desk
your workflow
your job
your role

12. A Few More Years In

13. a few more years in
taking the lead
mentoring
role juggling

14. Throughout Your Career

15. throughout your career
take classes
follow online resources in your industry
learn outside of your career
have a hobby
meet as many people as possible
travel

16. questions?

17. thanks