I am a designer. I design something to help people and solve problems for people.
Design is different from art, art is about self-express, but the design is about to think for others. When I was young, I wanted to be a superhero because superhero’s job is to help people. After I grow up, I realize that it is hard to become a superman, so I decide to become a designer because the designer can also help people. Their job is to solve problems for people, that is the same as becoming a superhero.
I appreciate how you included your story and passion into your Manifesto! That’s a very proper attitude, and a proper picture you added!
Agree with your opinions! design is different from art
This manifesto is simple and clear, and I am all in awes – the way you describe your childhood dream is really touching and resonating. I hope you carry this compassion all the way through your design practice.
I agree with you that design involves empathy and it’s about others but art is mostly about personal expression. it is definitely hard to become a superhero. spiderman once said “with great power comes great responsibility.” as designers, our powers are not as strong as the superheroes, but we re contributing our parts to the world in our ways.