Comments on: The Artist Versus The Executive http://www.jaredmatthewkessler.com/the-artist-versus-the-executive-who-gets-it/ Jared Matthew Kessler Sat, 25 Jun 2011 14:42:51 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Patrick http://www.jaredmatthewkessler.com/the-artist-versus-the-executive-who-gets-it/comment-page-1/#comment-380 Patrick Thu, 05 Aug 2010 14:32:55 +0000 http://www.jaredmatthewkessler.com/?p=5463#comment-380 You need to realize that the job you are doing requires a designer not an artist. A designer solves problems. An artist creates new ones... Your role is to communicate the concept clearly and directly. If this requires a unique, clever approach for that client base then great go for it. If it is needed to be heard simply and directly then that is what needs to be done. Could you imagine you Doctor coming in with a bright red clown nose and telling you, "Hey here's a riddle what use to be here and now isn't...your Dad..." rim shot sound follows.... The point is the message is dictated by the environment. That is what a designer does....an artist may very well choose to wear the red nose God bless... but it may not be the right approach for return business.. You need to realize that the job you are doing requires a designer not an artist. A designer solves problems. An artist creates new ones… Your role is to communicate the concept clearly and directly. If this requires a unique, clever approach for that client base then great go for it. If it is needed to be heard simply and directly then that is what needs to be done.
Could you imagine you Doctor coming in with a bright red clown nose and telling you, “Hey here’s a riddle what use to be here and now isn’t…your Dad…” rim shot sound follows….
The point is the message is dictated by the environment. That is what a designer does….an artist may very well choose to wear the red nose God bless… but it may not be the right approach for return business..

]]> By: Jared Matthew Kessler http://www.jaredmatthewkessler.com/the-artist-versus-the-executive-who-gets-it/comment-page-1/#comment-378 Jared Matthew Kessler Fri, 30 Jul 2010 19:25:24 +0000 http://www.jaredmatthewkessler.com/?p=5463#comment-378 Classic Glenn. Classic. Classic Glenn. Classic.

]]> By: Glenn http://www.jaredmatthewkessler.com/the-artist-versus-the-executive-who-gets-it/comment-page-1/#comment-377 Glenn Fri, 30 Jul 2010 19:13:32 +0000 http://www.jaredmatthewkessler.com/?p=5463#comment-377 <a href="#comment-372" rel="nofollow">@Jared Matthew Kessler </a> I think the presentations were low key since they were shown to clients/prospective clients, who were probably even more conservative, especially those thinking of spending large sums of money on consulting work. My guess is they put more trust in a company that more than likely reflected the not-too-creative culture within their own companies. Even though I was a creative type and had no interaction with outside clients, I had to conform and wear suits everyday. If I remember correctly, Wednesdays was red tie day-Yay! I forgot my jacket one day for a meeting and got the evil eye from people! LOL @Jared Matthew Kessler
I think the presentations were low key since they were shown to clients/prospective clients, who were probably even more conservative, especially those thinking of spending large sums of money on consulting work. My guess is they put more trust in a company that more than likely reflected the not-too-creative culture within their own companies. Even though I was a creative type and had no interaction with outside clients, I had to conform and wear suits everyday. If I remember correctly, Wednesdays was red tie day-Yay! I forgot my jacket one day for a meeting and got the evil eye from people! LOL

]]> By: Jared Matthew Kessler http://www.jaredmatthewkessler.com/the-artist-versus-the-executive-who-gets-it/comment-page-1/#comment-375 Jared Matthew Kessler Tue, 27 Jul 2010 20:21:45 +0000 http://www.jaredmatthewkessler.com/?p=5463#comment-375 Thanks Sharon for taking the time to comment. Isn't it easier just to take that B.S. laquer off of things? :) Why is this honest form of communication in the workplace not there? I think you're right - it is easier to stay "afraid." But the economy doesn't create great companies/services with scared people working there. Why is that? Thanks Sharon for taking the time to comment. Isn’t it easier just to take that B.S. laquer off of things? :)

Why is this honest form of communication in the workplace not there? I think you’re right – it is easier to stay “afraid.” But the economy doesn’t create great companies/services with scared people working there. Why is that?

]]> By: Sharon M. http://www.jaredmatthewkessler.com/the-artist-versus-the-executive-who-gets-it/comment-page-1/#comment-374 Sharon M. Tue, 27 Jul 2010 18:05:41 +0000 http://www.jaredmatthewkessler.com/?p=5463#comment-374 Well put, Jared! On the basic level you are so right about this. I think it stems from people just not caring to know, appreciate or understand other people. It's easier to stay afraid, not empower others or remain ignorant. I appreciate hearing your voice out there and talking about this stuff because it's a reality. And we all know, perception is reality. Well put, Jared!

On the basic level you are so right about this. I think it stems from people just not caring to know, appreciate or understand other people. It’s easier to stay afraid, not empower others or remain ignorant.

I appreciate hearing your voice out there and talking about this stuff because it’s a reality. And we all know, perception is reality.

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