On Jun 20, 2008, at 6:35 PM, Kontra wrote:
But it doesn't match the rigor of true in-depth intellectual study
and analysis and, just being challenged by a professor or students
*in your face* to heighten/deepen your understanding of the
history, theory, issues, etc.
Nothing matches the rigor of an actual workplace and the deadline to
ship product.
Fact: a huge number of failed businesses are led by MBAs,
Fact: a huge number of businesses are run by MBA's. Can you point to
a specific correlation between an MBA and failure? Nearly all
airplanes that crash were in the hands of licensed pilots... that
statement says nothing.
Fact: some of the most spectacular success stories, especially in our
industry, are led by college drop-outs (cf. Gates, Jobs, Dell,
Zuckerberg, etc),
Fact: Exceptions and the contrast of what is intuitive and seems
obvious, make for great headlines. This is a better statement about
the nature of journalism as a profession.
Fact: educational institutions have failed to produce curricula
relevant to fast changing workplace demands,
Compared to what? Flying by the seat of your pants?
Fact: many degreed but ineffectual designers have been spotted in
the wild,
Sure, but are they the majority? How does this compare to your view
of more general incompetence in the workplace?
Fact: so have non-degreed but excellent designers.
See above...
Conclusion: It's silly to set these rules and expectations without
individual contexts.
So what should the take away be here Kontra? Are you suggesting that
young designers have a higher probability of success and greatness if
they avoid a structured learning path? Is this really the guidance
that your would lend say... your children?
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Kontra
http://counternotions.com
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