Soon after the start of my past career as an environmental educator, I learned the following about teaching, and the approach one takes to the practice.

Nearly a dozen years later, at the start of my career as a graphic designer, I discovered that a similar principle holds true for graphic design.

Around that same time, I came upon a bit of self-understanding regarding my work and the topics I was addressing. While the following surely doesn’t apply to all designers, I have found the principle is holds up in my case, and perhaps even grows stronger over time.