by Jeffrey Melton, designer and media artist.

2008 How Design Conference Notes: Developing Your Leadership and Strategic Capabilities

presented by Jeni Herberger, co-founder of Big Fish Creative Staffing

  • How do you solve your client’s business problem?
  • Can you articulate how your work helped a client meet key goals?
  • Can you present yourself as a strategic thinker?

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2008 How Design Conference Notes: Tips for Productivity

presented by Scott Belsky, founder and CEO of Behance (original description)

Behance Network is not about creativity but productivity

  • distinguish urgent vs. important: have 2 lists
  • generate ideas in moderation: they can be addicting
  • spend energy on staying organized: creativity * organization = impact
  • organize with a bias to action
  • the action method
    • action steps
    • back burner items: must review regularly or you may never do them
    • reference items: pile up, usually don’t get used again

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