Design Observer :: Join the Discussion http://observatory.designobserver.com/feature/seven-things-designers-can-learn-from-stand-up-comics/27038/ en-us Design Observer Group 2012-08-14T17:31:18-05:00 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/1.0 Many thanks Michael Bierut
Regards from SP Brazil ]]> http://observatory.designobserver.com/feature/seven-things-designers-can-learn-from-stand-up-comics/27038/#comments 2012-08-14T17:31:18-05:00
Thank you! ]]> http://observatory.designobserver.com/feature/seven-things-designers-can-learn-from-stand-up-comics/27038/#comments 2011-11-27T08:18:22-05:00
stand up comic = designers

i like!!]]> ella http://observatory.designobserver.com/feature/seven-things-designers-can-learn-from-stand-up-comics/27038/#comments 2011-07-17T06:35:56-05:00 Christopher Sergio http://observatory.designobserver.com/feature/seven-things-designers-can-learn-from-stand-up-comics/27038/#comments 2011-06-02T00:41:11-05:00
Great insight. I want to be you, Michael, and I don't care if I suck at it! ]]> Michelle http://observatory.designobserver.com/feature/seven-things-designers-can-learn-from-stand-up-comics/27038/#comments 2011-05-31T11:11:13-05:00 So is this.

Thanks and Cheers,
Derek]]> Derek Gabryszak http://observatory.designobserver.com/feature/seven-things-designers-can-learn-from-stand-up-comics/27038/#comments 2011-05-25T15:08:41-05:00 Alex Egner http://observatory.designobserver.com/feature/seven-things-designers-can-learn-from-stand-up-comics/27038/#comments 2011-05-25T12:46:48-05:00 Tina Moore http://observatory.designobserver.com/feature/seven-things-designers-can-learn-from-stand-up-comics/27038/#comments 2011-05-25T12:35:58-05:00 mat http://observatory.designobserver.com/feature/seven-things-designers-can-learn-from-stand-up-comics/27038/#comments 2011-05-24T10:25:31-05:00 Kevin http://observatory.designobserver.com/feature/seven-things-designers-can-learn-from-stand-up-comics/27038/#comments 2011-05-24T09:31:01-05:00 Beth Dickstein http://observatory.designobserver.com/feature/seven-things-designers-can-learn-from-stand-up-comics/27038/#comments 2011-05-20T12:02:39-05:00 Troy Matheson http://observatory.designobserver.com/feature/seven-things-designers-can-learn-from-stand-up-comics/27038/#comments 2011-05-20T09:53:07-05:00 Such an amazing, and true, statement! Thank you.]]> Devon http://observatory.designobserver.com/feature/seven-things-designers-can-learn-from-stand-up-comics/27038/#comments 2011-05-19T16:32:29-05:00

6. Don't be afraid of failure.


Yes. Good point, Michael.
Thank you!
]]> Carl W. Smith http://observatory.designobserver.com/feature/seven-things-designers-can-learn-from-stand-up-comics/27038/#comments 2011-05-19T00:30:50-05:00 Ian Fenn http://observatory.designobserver.com/feature/seven-things-designers-can-learn-from-stand-up-comics/27038/#comments 2011-05-18T15:25:34-05:00 victoria http://observatory.designobserver.com/feature/seven-things-designers-can-learn-from-stand-up-comics/27038/#comments 2011-05-18T08:23:49-05:00 Jane Birkin http://observatory.designobserver.com/feature/seven-things-designers-can-learn-from-stand-up-comics/27038/#comments 2011-05-17T22:39:11-05:00 Colin Santos http://observatory.designobserver.com/feature/seven-things-designers-can-learn-from-stand-up-comics/27038/#comments 2011-05-17T12:25:51-05:00
http://method.com/#/home/all/detail/10x10/whats-so-funny-about-innovation]]> Marc Shillum http://observatory.designobserver.com/feature/seven-things-designers-can-learn-from-stand-up-comics/27038/#comments 2011-05-17T11:28:12-05:00 Ryan Oetting http://observatory.designobserver.com/feature/seven-things-designers-can-learn-from-stand-up-comics/27038/#comments 2011-05-17T11:05:01-05:00 John Boland http://observatory.designobserver.com/feature/seven-things-designers-can-learn-from-stand-up-comics/27038/#comments 2011-05-17T10:36:35-05:00
Seven things designers can learn from hookers:

1.) Keep your eye on the prize. It's a business transaction. Don't be shy about the money, unless it's just a hobby.
2.) Tell him how big and wonderful it is. Clients always go for exaggeration and praise...no matter how big or small they really are..
3.) Make yourself presentable. Cargo pants don't cut it. Try a fake leather miniskirt and fishnet stockings. All the Pentagram folks do that. Big clients are impressed.
4.) Leave 'em smiling. A happy client is a returning client.
5.) Show your best talents. You have a natural gift for not gagging in the presence of clients. Work on it if you don't.
6.) Always ask what they want first. ( this should be Number One.)
7.) Follow-up. Take his wallet while you're down there.]]> Michelle Butt http://observatory.designobserver.com/feature/seven-things-designers-can-learn-from-stand-up-comics/27038/#comments 2011-05-17T10:20:57-05:00 aybige tek http://observatory.designobserver.com/feature/seven-things-designers-can-learn-from-stand-up-comics/27038/#comments 2011-05-17T10:20:27-05:00 steve mehallo http://observatory.designobserver.com/feature/seven-things-designers-can-learn-from-stand-up-comics/27038/#comments 2011-05-17T10:08:12-05:00 Rob http://observatory.designobserver.com/feature/seven-things-designers-can-learn-from-stand-up-comics/27038/#comments 2011-05-17T10:07:34-05:00