To design is to communicate clearly by whatever means you can control or master.
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All the things you're not supposed to do at the beginning of your professional life - transgressiveness, arbitrariness and violating expectations - you find more attractive at the end of your professional life.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The things we avoid early in our careers can become appealing as we gain experience and perspective.
This quote by Milton Glaser reflects on the evolution of our professional values and desires over time. It suggests that what may initially be deemed inappropriate or risky behavior in one’s career often becomes more attractive as we accumulate experience and challenge conventional norms, indicating a shift in our understanding of creativity and authenticity.
Themes
CareerExperienceCreativityNormsTransgressiveness
In practice
Example use cases
A speaker at a graduation ceremony might share this quote to inspire new graduates to embrace risk-taking in their future careers.
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