I’d like to be more honest with myself and with others about how I feel about design. I'm not passionate about design. Never have been.
There. I said it.
Practicing design has helped me make a living and a life that supports me, but I'm not passionate about it. I’m passionate about the results design helps deliver. I'm passionate about solving problems. I'm passionate about working with others. I'm passionate about doing collective good in the world. Design just helps me do those things.
This secret of mine has always made me feel like an outsider. A misfit.
- I never wanted to live in the Bay area.
- I never feel compelled to talk about my achievements.
- I like talking about code, service-based architecture, math, etc.
- I don't always tow the industry line.
Yet amazingly and perhaps despite those things, I'm really good at what I do.
I want to hang with others who might feel the same. Those who feel disconnected from the industry, but still do great work. Those who want to make rad shit and don't necessarily need to market every step of the way. Those who want to make small and mighty things, focus on more societal/collective good, and are cool with making money to thrive too.
This whole post is for me. I just needed to put this into the world and if you read this, I appreciate you taking the time to do so.
Signed - Misfit looking for Misfits.
