Design Thought Leader

June 30, 2010

Graphic Design Studio Build on Building a Business on the Basics

“It’s a simple old fashioned trick of a daily list. Crossing tasks off feels good. Anything not completed gets bumped to the next day. Also iCal is a huge help. …

…it’s easy to overlook (the business basics) in the pursuit of creative excellence, but the simple rule is pay attention, it will get you in the end! …don’t neglect the nuts and bolts of business. It’s so boring but essential in allowing you to pursue your creative ideas. Also, don’t spend too much time poring over coffee table design books, nice as they are, looking for ideas to steal, find your own way to say what you need to say. …

For us, a ‘successful business’ is one that survives by doing what we love to do as much as possible. We don’t want great riches, but some Dieter Ram’s 606 shelves would be nice.”

Source: “Build” From Scratch by Behance Team

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