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Being upfront about (re)sources


Being upfront about (re)sources

Posted by Jaan on September 4 Add your comment

In all my different work roles I like using examples as much as possible: an image, or a site, a photo or a scribble. Anything goes as long as it helps get my message across.

I am also very upfront about where I find this stuff. Sometimes it’s a site I stumble up on, or an article in .net magazine, a photo from Hannes’ Flickr stream, a sticker on the back of a street sign, or the fabric pattern on the Arlanda Express train seats (below).

Why?

I want others to fully understand how I think, how I process information, where and how I find inspiration, how I learn, and what essentially makes me tick. Being upfront about sources is the easiest and most honest way to let people get to know you and share your way of thinking.

Arlanda Express seat pattern


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