Comments on: On design blogging

By: Ryan

Ryan — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 14:57:34 +0000

I’ve had a website for a good few years now as a portfolio, but I haven’t updated it in a long time, not properly anyway. Over the last few months I’ve been thinking long and hard about it, and really interrogated it’s purpose. It’s only recently that I’ve come to the conclusion that it should be a blog. Not a this is cool, type of blog but rather a personal blog with a design focus. I just need to get my finger out and get it up and running now.

By: Rachel

Rachel — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 10:43:35 +0000

I have to admit I use the word “blogging” and “tweeting”, though only when talking to others that I know are also on Twitter and only when it’s about the blog or Twitter itself.

I’ve always wanted to start up my own blog, but like Dan I’ve always thought “What more can I do or add?”. This has made me see that it’s important to blog to try and extend yourself, and push yourself. I’ve recently started writing blogs for the agency I work for, and find it’s something I’m really enjoying.

I think this has been the push I needed to definitely make my mind up about eventually starting my own blog. Thanks David :)

By: Jin Yang

Jin Yang — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 04:14:34 +0000

Only when you try to teach someone something, that’s when you truly realize if you know the subject matter well. That’s the beauty of having a blog. When we write about a topic, the act makes us to research deeper than what we already knew. Also writing is not easy. Putting fragmented thoughts into one coherent article that flows well, informs and entertains is hard work. Blogging helps us to improve our writing skill, which is essential for a designer IMO.

Lastly, I wouldn’t worry about being embarrassed about “blogging” or “twittering.” After all, they’re just words.

By: David Bushell

David Bushell — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 23:17:42 +0000

Thanks Dan! Best advice I’ve read a few times regarding design blogs is keep it personal. Maybe what you do has “been done before” but your personality and opinion definitely hasn’t! Where a lot of design blogs fail is that they have no original content, especially the galleries. My Design Heroes blog started out like that but after recently transforming it the feedback has been very positive. Very early days though so I’m no expert, but it is fun to blog and see what happens :)

By: Dan Le

Dan Le — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 23:08:26 +0000

For the past few months, I’ve been having problems on what to do online wise, whether to start an already done before design/inspiration blog, or try to write a daily journal about my life. In the end, I always feel like “it’s been done before” and I never fully can find a reason to blog or even use twitter (outside of inspiration, tutorials, and resources).

I’m glad I’ve read this little snippet of your reasoning, as I never really thought about my reasons/purposes that I blog other than the fact that I see a lot of designers/people do it. You definitely got me thinking about using it as an extension to further myself as a designer.

First time here, adding this to my collection of blogs to read. :)

By: David Bushell

David Bushell — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 22:40:45 +0000

@Chris cheers mate! I look forward to seeing more on your site. It certainly is great how twitter makes it so easy for designers to converse.
@DesignInformer – thanks for the kind words! It makes blogging worthwhile :)

By: Design Informer

Design Informer — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 22:34:01 +0000

I’m glad you’re blogging cause I’m really enjoying reading this blog and Design Heroes as well. Keep up the great work!

By: Chris Valleskey

Chris Valleskey — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 22:32:34 +0000

I also have a really hard time using the word “tweet” in normal conversation, especially when talking with people who don’t use Twitter. Aside from that, I love how Twitter allows for complete transparency between its users; Many “famous” designers can be seen having conversations with people who are just starting out with design.

Thanks for sharing why you choose to blog about design. You may have inspired me to do the same! :)