6. Each new project and
experience adds to my smarts.
Before the solving starts, the knowing needs to
happen. I can’t fix stuff without knowing what’s
wrong with it – so I make it my job to know.
I reflect and remember and
this makes me even better
next time around.
7. WE ARE
I MAKE THINGS BETTER.
DESIGN-MINDED.
(i’m a problem solver.)
2
8. designer [dih-zahy-ner]
(noun)
one who realises a concept or idea into a configuration,
drawing or plan, which helps achieve the idea’s
designated objective(s)
9. I can’t not solve problems.
It’s how I’m built.
Hit me with your best shot.
10. PRESIDENT & C.E.O. - IDEO
TIM BROWN
to integrate
the needs of people, the possibilities of technology, and the requirements for business success.
Design thinking is a human-centered approach
to innovation that draws from the designer’s toolkit
17. en·gage [en-geyj]
v. en·gaged, en·gag·ing, en·gag·es
(verb)
1. to pledge or promise
2. to attract & hold the attention of; engross
3. to draw into; involve
19. When you fail, I’m there to dry your
tears and point you in the right direction.
I’ll call you out when you’re wrong.
When you succeed, I’m your biggest fan.
I want to share ideas
and dreams with you.
And not in a meet-for-an-occasional-beer-
but-gradually-lose-touch kind of way.
20. “You got friends
all around you
right now.
Miles and miles
of friends.”
Jake the Dog
24. “The secret to mastery
in any field is to forever
be a student.”
Martin Palmer
25. I support the performance of others.
I have grown comfortable with
courageous conversations and
giving clear feedback –
positive and developmental.
26. ...and maybe plays
on the
yeah.
with the students
HACKY SACK
But a cool one,
who wears a
BACKWARDS
BASEBALL
CAP.
LIBRARY
LAWNS.
35. When I see something from yesterday
that works perfectly for today’s project,
it’s like finding an easter egg.
36. trainiac [trey-nee-ak]
maniac:
a wildly zealous or
enthusiastic person
train:
to teach; to make proficient
by instruction and practice
ORIGIN:
(noun)
1. a person with a passionate desire and superior
ability to help others learn