![]() ![]() The distinction is important because letting go of your ego can be a nuanced practice in empathy. ![]() But what does it mean? As someone who is pretty empathetic and self-critical, I never felt like it applied to me.” Ernst Neufert, em “Arte de projetar em arquitetura”. “As a young designer you may have heard this phrase a lot. You will find new approaches and you will grow. To some of you this might sound like a bummer, but when you take on a client’s challenges and their point of view, you will have to think differently. As a designer, my thoughts, tastes and keystrokes obviously are part of the equation, but it took some time to figure out that I could not create work in a silo as a reflection of my “aesthetic.” It’s not just advice for arrogant jerks, it’s essential for anyone working professionally. But in retrospect, I think that’s because most people use “ego” to describe inflated self-importance, when it’s really just a word that describes how we understand our personal identity. But what does it mean? As someone who is pretty empathetic and self-critical, I never felt like it applied to me. ![]() As a young designer you may have heard this phrase a lot. ![]()
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