Douglas Davis (@DouglasQDavis) is a graphic designer, professor, consultant, and author of the new book Creative Strategy and the Business of Design. The book, which follows his recent talks and workshops, explores business issues that face creative professionals, especially those which may not even seem apparent.
In this conversation, we explore the business culture exposed creatives, the shortcomings of our design education system, and how Brooklyn is becoming the home for creative thought.
I was surprised to have been contacted a few months ago by an editor in London who was looking for my take on creativity and business. After sending two possible entries for the September/October 2016 edition of The European Business Review, they accepted both. Stay tuned for more in the November/December 2016 edition. > Click to download September/October 2016
Ilise Benun Marketing Mentor (15:22), Outlets (16:40), BIC (17:48 & 58:33), Pratt Institute (18:53), Tony Dispigna (20:39 & 21:59), Business is annexing design (27:30), Creative people aren’t taught business principles in design school and business people weren’t taught how to inspire creatives in business school. The very training that makes us qualified to be in the room as communications professionals, leaves us unprepared to speak to the people on our own team (31:20), We have to create good clients, it is on us to lead the client (33:51), Red Flags (37:30), What i’m most Obsessed with these days (43:40), Dream Projects Rebranding America: Trump Style (46:40), Where I find Inspiration (52:20), Design Heroes (54:00), The Best Advice I have (56:10) Listen here>
Topics include: Creative Strategy and the Business of Design and staying relevant as things evolve through business.
I’ve known about Douglas Davis for years because of his work with HOW Design University. I finally met him in person this year at HOW Design Live, and was delighted to have him come on the show! Douglas stays busy — he’s a professor at NYU, and a designer and creative strategist with his own firm called The Davis Group. Now he can add another title to his resume — author! His new book,Creative Strategy and the Business of Design, is a must-have for any designer out there looking to level up their skills. Listen Here >
Cella Consulting's Merck, Novartis and Chevron teams will hear Douglas' thoughts on the factors in the business environment that shape the expectations and changes in the creative work we produce. This small group workshop will take place Wednesday, August 31st @ 11:30am.
