Main entry:

Levitt, Andrew, 1953- author.

Title & Author:

Listening to design : a guide to the creative process / Andrew Levitt.

Publication:

London : Reaktion Books, 2018.
©2018

Description:

205 pages ; 22 cm

Notes:
Includes bibliographical references (pages 201-203).
Machine generated contents note: 1. Design As Therapy -- First Dress -- Ego -- Four Functions -- 2. Listening And Receiving -- Desk Crit Advice for Students -- Desk Crit Advice for Teachers -- Feedback -- Creative Timelines -- Visionaries -- Channelling Design -- Body -- 3. Storytelling And The Big Idea -- The Idea, the Whole Idea, and Nothing But the Idea -- Protecting the Big Idea -- How Do You Know if an Idea is Good? -- 4. Learning From Design -- Developing the Big Idea -- Testing -- Drawing -- Design Language -- Reflection -- First Thought, Best Thought -- Criticism -- Visualization -- The Physical Model -- A Hierarchy of Ideas -- 5. Getting Stuck -- The Purpose of Getting Stuck -- Terry -- A Masterclass in Music -- Self-criticism -- The Rule of Force -- Worry -- Standing Up -- 6. Empathy And Collaboration -- Dinner -- Conscious Studio Collaboration -- Listening to Design -- Cooperation -- Sleep -- Cleaning -- 7. Presenting And Persuading -- Final Review -- Put it to the Test
Note continued: Picture -- Presentation.
Dust jacket.

Summary:

Listening to Design' leads readers into the unique world of the creative process. Drawing on his experience as a teacher, psychotherapist and architect, Andrew Levitt breaks down the creative process, from the moment an idea appears through to the final presentation of a project. Using stories, examples and insights, Levitt offers a rarely seen glimpse into the rich and often turbulent creative process of a working designer. He highlights the importance of active listening and the essential role of empathy in solving problems and overcoming obstacles, revealing how the process of design is a vehicle for personal growth and development. 0The wide range of anecdotes and practical advice of 'Listening to Design' will engage readers working in all creative fields. Through sections on 'Storytelling and the Big Idea', 'Listening and Receiving', 'Getting Stuck', 'Empathy and Collaboration' and 'Presenting and Persuading', the book signals a shift towards staying true to our creative instincts and learning to trust the power and surprising resilience of the creative process. This timely book is essential reading for designers, architects and creatives everywhere.

ISBN:

1780239122 (hardcover)
9781780239125 (hardcover)

Subject:

Creative ability.
Creative ability Psychological aspects.
Creation (Literary, artistic, etc.)
Design Philosophy.
Design.
Creativity
Créativité.
Design Philosophie.
Créativité Aspect psychologique.
creativity.
Art and Design.

Holdings:

Location: Library main 300701
Call No.: BIB 246917
Status: Available