Design Attitude

A Compilation Of Curated Editorials From the Designindia/Pool Magazine

Why is DesignIndia Ceasing Publication?

We are calling this the final issue. Yes, this is the last issue of DesignIndia Magazine that you will...

Creative leadership

A little practice and encouragement can quickly renew imagination, curiosity, and courage. Everyone is a creative type, but some...

The Changed Designer

We interview very experienced and accomplished designers, who have spent years at these companies and are very well read...

 Design Efficiency and Effectiveness 

Designers need to understand the difference between efficiency and effectiveness. Efficiency is defined as the ability to accomplish something...
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Design Attitude
Blog, POOL/ DesignIndia Editorial
Why is DesignIndia Ceasing Publication?
Blog, POOL/ DesignIndia Editorial
Creative leadership
Blog, POOL/ DesignIndia Editorial
The Changed Designer
Blog, POOL/ DesignIndia Editorial
 Design Efficiency and Effectiveness 
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Designindia Editorial

Collection of Editorials by Sudhir Sharma in Designindia Magazine

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Me

I am Sudhir Sharma,

I am a designer, publisher, speaker and a traveler. I am the founder of IndiDesign, a brand and business consulting company I also publish Designindia Magazine and host 'India's best Design Awards'. Lets connect

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Jury

Sudhir in Indian and Global Design Jury

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Why is DesignIndia Ceasing Publication?

We are calling this the final issue. Yes, this is the last issue of DesignIndia Magazine that you will hold in your hands – 144 issues since it was launched as Pool Magazine 12 years ago. This is a special issue because this is the first time we have interviews and views of the people who have worked tirelessly behind the scenes to bring you the magazine month after month.

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Creative leadership

A little practice and encouragement can quickly renew imagination, curiosity, and courage. Everyone is a creative type, but some are insecure about their abilities. People can do amazing things if they just learn a few creative thinking methods. Being innovative is all about learning a new process, trusting yourself to come up with unique ideas, and having the courage to try them out.

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The Changed Designer

We interview very experienced and accomplished designers, who have spent years at these companies and are very well read and traveled. However, they do not have anything to share in terms of work, or case studies. Their main identity as designer has become the title they have at the company, and the brand of the company itself.

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Brand for Employees

Brands need to articulate a straightforward brand story, relatable vision statement, and relevant mission objective. Only when employees understand the brand will they think and act in specific ways to produce the results the company is seeking. Employees must internalize the organization’s purpose and values to make decisions that support those priorities. Ultimately they design and deliver on-brand customer experiences that strengthen the brand’s competitive position and build equity in the brand.

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When should you fire a client?

While talking about acquiring new clients at my recent Design Management class at NID, a student asked how to fire a client. An excellent question! It doesn’t happen very often, given that you want to work with as many clients as possible, but not every client is a good one. Some clients affect you negatively, and you have to let them go. Before figuring out how to fire a client, it is essential to clarify which clients to fire.

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SMART Goal Setting

The new year has become a time to make jokes about everyone’s resolutions. We tend to expect new year resolutions to fail, and most do. However, they usually fail because they are not the right resolutions. They are too vague, or someone tells you to change something, but you are not convinced, or you really don’t have a plan to execute the resolutions.

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