My 10 Commandments for Creatives
I wanted to share some advice.
Years ago, my first journalism teacher shared 10 Commandments for Journalists, and I keep a copy next to my desk. They are relevant even now as a creative. Here’s what they are:
Observe carefully and listen attentively.
Stock the mental cupboard.
Read carefully and regularly.
Build a wide acquaintanceship.
Display initiative and resourcefulness.
Exercise diligence and patience.
Use imagination, but don’t fake.
Write, and keep on writing.
Think clearly and accurately.
Make wide use of leisure time.
You can meet several of these guidelines by joining organizations like the ones below!
Recommended Groups
UX in ATX
Not just for Austin!
This is a group to connect with other UX designers, share resources, and learn
uxinatx.com
https://join.slack.com/t/uxinatx/shared_invite/zt-bczlagwy-o3_hVkv3utH4FV7u4d6n3A
AAF Austin
Industry group for all creatives, marketers, advertisers, and others
https://www.austinadfed.com/
Ad 2 Austin
Industry group focused on 32 and under (affiliate of AAF Austin)
https://www.ad2austin.com/
AAF Dallas
Industry group for all creatives, marketers, advertisers, and others
https://aafdallas.org/
Ad 2 Dallas
Affliate of AAF Dallas focused on 32 and under
https://ad2dallas.org/
Rotary Club
Service organization that needs more people from the creative industry!
https://www.rotary-austin.org/
IIBA
Organization for Business Analysts, but pretty cool for meeting people in corporate environments and learning about what BAs do.
https://austin.iiba.org/
Austin UX
http://austinux.org/