The Art of Communication: Pitch Your Ideas to Non-Creatives
Influences and Ambassadors
A course by Fred Dust , Designer and Author
About the video: Influences and Ambassadors
Overview
“In this lesson, I will discuss the importance of locating and articulating the influences in your work and work that inspires your own and talking and honing in on the ambassadors in your field that you look to for inspiration and insight. ”
In this video lesson Fred Dust addresses the topic: Influences and Ambassadors, which is part of the Domestika online course: The Art of Communication: Pitch Your Ideas to Non-Creatives. Learn to pitch and sell your ideas through effective communication techniques by championing your narrative and speaking with confidence.
Partial transcription of the video
“Hello. In this section we're going to do something that may feel a bit odd. But if you do it right, it will make communicating your creative work all that much easier. Today we're going to work on understanding just how not unique we are. Wait, but I kind of like being one of a kind, you might say. And we all know, we all love all our special skills and all of our talents, but in order to communicate your work you have to get good at telling people what your work is like. And as it turns out, having influences, origins, and inspirations from other creatives helps you situate your work in th...”
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Course summary for: The Art of Communication: Pitch Your Ideas to Non-Creatives
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Business, Communication, Design, Presentation Design
Fred Dust
A course by Fred Dust
Fred Dust is a designer and author with a distinguished career in both design and communication. He began his journey in the fields of art and architecture before joining the design firm IDEO, where he rose to become a managing partner.
Throughout his career, he has collaborated with world-renowned brands such as Hermes, GAP, and Banana Republic. He has also brought design practices to unconventional sectors, ranging from healthcare organizations to financial institutions and NGOs.
His book, "Making Conversation," explores how design can be used to facilitate difficult conversations, highlighting his passion for enhancing communication through creative design.
Fred has applied his expertise to global projects addressing issues from maternal health to voting rights, consistently demonstrating his commitment to social innovation and effective communication.
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