>> Which begs the classic IA/UxP/IxD question: "So, are you a Technician >> or an >> Artist?" > > I prefer "craft" vs. "art". The difference is in the goal: Artists > create to please themselves, with accurate or authentic > self-expression one of the important "tests" of the finished work. > Craftspersons create things that others will use. Their work is judged > on both utility and all the subtle and ineffable qualities that raise > the work out of the mundane.
Bravo and Bingo. A valuable distinction to have available when discussing "what we do". ________________________________________________________________ Welcome to the Interaction Design Association (IxDA)! To post to this list ....... [EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe ................ http://www.ixda.org/unsubscribe List Guidelines ............ http://www.ixda.org/guidelines List Help .................. http://www.ixda.org/help
