Surviving the Creative Space: Teamwork techniques for designers

This book provides guidance on how to work effectively with colleagues, clients, and stakeholders in the design field, covering topics such as finding a mentor, working across roles, defining your contributions, and navigating organizational structures. It includes candid interviews and case studies from large multinationals and smaller firms and start-ups, offering inspiration and guidance on overcoming challenges and utilizing the benefits of working in teams.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 152 pages
Publication date: 06 October 2022
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

As a designer, you have the opportunity to collaborate with in-house teams, work with international clients, freelance, or be the sole creative in a company. Regardless of your team setup, this book provides comprehensive guidance on how to work effectively with colleagues, clients, and stakeholders to ensure successful collaborations. Through candid interviews and case studies from large multinationals like IBM, OH Partners, and CitiBike, as well as smaller firms and start-ups like Only Child and Make a Mark, you will gain a realistic picture of the design field today and receive inspiration and practical advice on overcoming challenges and leveraging the benefits of teamwork. The book covers various aspects, including finding a mentor, working across roles, defining your contributions, and navigating organizational structures. It also emphasizes the importance of building strong relationships and dissolving traditional barriers while maintaining your sanity.

Weight: 518g
Dimension: 157 x 233 x 11 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781350040502