The pursuit of learning new things — whether in design or in life — is worth all my energy. I promise my collaborators — students and clients — passion and commitment to be both mentor and partner as we journey through our visual education.

This journey between designer and client, or teacher and student, is the best part of the job. I try to create a discourse whether in a client presentation or a classroom critique. It opens new avenues and improves the quality of ideas, as well as the final product. Design should always be a collaborative effort, in concept and completion.

I am always questioning. The development and exploration of the idea are as important, if not more important, than the final piece. I strive to teach this to students by questioning concepts and pushing technical limits. I believe it’s the only way we can grow as visual thinkers.

Just keep this in mind: (a) design is a way of thinking, and (b) more brains are better than one.