WEEK FOUR Back to the Drawing Board

06.04.21

After finally coming to a decision, it’s seeming the likelihood that I’ll have to circle back to my second choice is pretty high.

I ultimately decided to go the font-making route because I wanted this upcoming semester to be lighthearted, fun, and an opportunity to experience something I don’t think I’ll be able to in the work force. The deliverables also seemed very clear and attainable for me (which of course naturally drew me in this direction). I love the idea of having something usable come out of capstone, and I feel like a lot of my other ideas were just hypotheticals. Even though others clearly had more “purpose” to them, I feel like it’s not always our job as designers to solve the world’s most pressing issues. We solve problems (big and small) and while creating a font doesn’t solve world hunger, it’s still a usable resource. I guess I’m thinking in black and white this semester by either tackling a huge problem (the mental health of young professionals) or steering clear of that burden and creating solely to inspire. After consulting friends and reading faculty comments, I need to take a step back and either add more “purpose” to this project, or loop back to my second choice (creating a digital resource for young professionals with imposter syndrome). Regardless, there’s a lot I need to consider if I move forward with a project in this topic space (gen z and trend cycles).

A lot of people showed interest in my imposter syndrome idea and those who know me well say that it is a fitting project for me. I think what initially made me weary was not wanting to claim “expertise” in an area that I struggle with myself. The deliverables also seem too blurry for me. I don’t want to make some self-help or therapy resource, it’s just not what I am passionate about. But after some reflection, I think I can arrive at a deliverable I’m comfortable with with time and research.

I’m going to take the weekend and reflect in which direction I want to go. I could really use the “decision generator” that Juliana mentioned in her Pecha Kucha right about now. Here we go again!

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