LESSONS LEARNED

Lessons Learned #1

Make plans and be specific – and you can accomplish more.

(Session: Kathleen Shannon)

Lessons Learned #2

Do what you can to not get fried. Happy designers make better work.

(Sessions: Matt Lehman, Lee Steffen)

Lessons Learned #3

Define your process, then refine your process.

(Session: Jessica Hische)

Lessons Learned #4

Do a personal project. Passion always works in your favor.

(Sessions: Heads of State, Matt Lehman, and Josh Higgins)

Lessons Learned #5

If you’re willing to work and put in the time,you can learn anything.

(Session: Lee Steffen)

Lessons Learned #6

Take time to do research. Inspiration is all around you, and sometimes even in the past.

(Session: Heads of State)

Lessons Learned #7

To create a successful team you have to be a family.

(Session: Josh Brewer)

Lessons Learned #8

Use social tools to give voice to social causes.

(Session: Doug Bowman)

Lessons Learned #9

Write down what your ideal day looks like and take small steps to make it a reality.

(Session: Kathleen Shannon)

Lessons Learned #10

Take a class. Do what you can to always be learning.

(Session: Matt Lehman)