Design role
Design specialists know how to use design tools.
They interpret the creative goals of the client and team.
The goal is to produce high quality and simple work by working as a team.
Working as a team
Whilst the designer is the executor, the ideas and direction are done as a team. Therefore the design role is very collaborative position.
Working in small steps (when collaborating)
Work in small steps so that people can guide and participate.
Research and finding creative ideas
Finding nice samples to stimulate the team and help understand what we should be aiming for.
Being Open and Transparent
Showing where your ideas came from, so others can follow and change the thought process. Show progression in Figma.
Suggesting and explaining ideas
Explaining the thought behind the work – how the ideas came about – or what you’re aiming for.
Share early works
Saving budget and getting direction by working in very small steps at the start of new creative tasks.
Working to Starfish design standards
Understanding the level of professionalism that Starfish requires.
Creative Briefs
Creating and writing briefs so that the client and team are aware of what information you have (and what maybe missing)
Design simplicity
Create, clean modern design. Simple, not fancy or cheesy.
Be open to making mistakes and criticism
Understanding that mistakes are part of course of creativity and solution-finding.
Understanding the restrictions of websites
Knowing how to make sure work looks good in browser. Using only Google Fonts. Reducing complexity.