The Art of Communication: Pitch Your Ideas to Non-Creatives
Ditching the Humility
A course by Fred Dust , Designer and Author
About the video: Ditching the Humility
Overview
“Now, I will show you how to deal with the pitfalls of humility for artists and be proud of your work without appearing immodest or arrogant. ”
In this video lesson Fred Dust addresses the topic: Ditching the Humility, 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
“So if you take anything away from this entire course, I ask that it be this. Always be gracious in your work, but do leave humility aside. First, let me be clear. I'm not saying you shouldn't be humble in your creative work. Humility is often essential to making something worth viewing, reading, watching, buying, and sharing. Humility for your talents and for your own creative process. But when it comes to speaking on your behalf about your work, leave humility at the door. I understand how difficult this is in practice. We never want to seem arrogant or presumptuous with our talents. Also,...”
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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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