I’ve just read a post about how Leonardo Da Vinci can help you become a better web designer. I see so many articles like this and while some of the articles are in fact very good and I understand the need to wrap the (usually very common sense) points about digital design into a vaguely interesting angle, it can get tiring reading these articles and their clumsy attempts at reworking their points so that they kind of fit with the chosen theme.
So here’s my version of “5 things your *insert person/cat/walking stick/gardener/neighbour* can teach you about web design”.
I’ve randomly chosen: Roadsweeper
5 Things Your Road Sweeper Can Teach You About Web Design
1) Look left and right before you cross the road. Basic really, before you set off, make sure you’re clear on the brief. Ask, ask, ask people, if you’re unsure about anything, it will save you untold hassle later on into the project.
2) Be methodical, have a starting point and end point in mind. Don’t sweep the same spot all day. Yes, admit it, we’ve all been there. Focus on what you want to the end result to look like and how you’re going to get there, keep your eye on the prize and work towards it step by step. Or swish by swish.
3) Don’t get your broom stolen. Always have a spare broom, backup your work as you go along. Enough said.
4) Look at other roadsweeper techniques. A web designer needs to be constantly inspired and motivated. Look around, see how the other guy holds his broom. Does he have this year’s broom? How much is it, is it worth upgrading brooms? Did he get trained how to hold his broom that way, or did he read up on it? Ask around, search google for other roadsweeper techniques – you get the gist.
5) Unwind at the end of the day by putting away your broom and going to the pub.
So there you go. Amazing what you can learn these days.
I think road sweepers are cool.
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