I think this idea definitely has its merits. In this day and age we, both as designers and as people, are hugely dependent on technology to get us through life. We check our email (communication), bank online, shop online and even order food online!
As to the design aspect of this strategy, as a designer I don't start with technology; I begin with a paper and a pencil and ideas. Technology, or to be more specific, software programs, should be used as tools to express our original ideas, not as idea producing machines with a mind of their own!
I love brainstorming and always try to fill out as many sheets as possible before I even think about putting any work onto the computer. I mke use of technology to help sharpen, clean and polish up my original ideas.
33. Take field trips. The bandwidth of the world is greater than that of your TV set, or the Internet, or even a totally immersive, interactive, dynamically rendered, object-oriented, real-time, computer graphic–simulated environment.
There is an enormous, unexplored world right outside your door. I think it is important to notice the small details of life as well as the environment all around you. Week 1's exercise served to show me that even stepping out of my house in a different direction can take me to places I have never been before.
This quote reminds me of another; "Take the next taxi to the airport and buy a ticket to anywhere" (unreferenced, from memory- its definitely Not mine so don't sue me!)
I think field trips, exploring your surroundings, discovering new places- all of these serve to broaden the horizons of your mind and make you more malleable and flexible with your ideas.
41. Laugh. People visiting the studio often comment on how much we laugh. Since I've become aware of this, I use it as a barometer of how comfortably we are expressing ourselves.
This is probably the best advice you can ever hear. I wholeheartedly believe in laughing at everything (yes, even babies and old people!) as its easier to get through life with a big, goofy grin on your face.
I laugh All, the, time. For no reason at all. Yes, it IS a very scary sight indeed!
Since we as designers and as students work under tight deadlines with something due every other minute, I think it is important for our health and well-being to laugh now and again so as to not get over-stressed and do something crazy.
Another factor where a good sense of humor plays in, is in advertising of any kind. As a consumer myself, I find advertisements, and/or designs stick in my mind if the concept behind the idea is humorous- it feels good to laugh! :c)
[Reference: "Incomplete Manifesto for Growth" by Bruce Mau Design]
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