Self-Reflection Journal

Knowledge Gained Reflect on what you learned in this module, especially the importance of networking, personal branding, career planning, and intentional change. Identify key takeaways, such as new tools, techniques, or strategies learned. Focus on what stood out to you and how these insights influence your future career direction. I like the seemingly practical, structured approach that Intentional Change offers, I kind of wish I could apply it to any/every aspect of my life where I want and expect growth. Something about it that I didn’t expect was the importance placed on supportive relationships, I don’t think I considered this in ‘my’ journey in interior design. I guess, in thinking about how I am going to succeed in the field, I have been focussed on myself in an individualistic way but I’ve been reminded   that, of course, I do not exist in a silo, and will need not only the support of my partner, but encouragement from my friends and family, as we...

Knowledge Gained Reflect on what you have learned about the design process while working on your three (3) cubes. How did your research, planning, receiving feedback and exploring design elements and principles influence your creative approach?  Researching – I have a tendency to get carried away with the open-endedness of possibilities, the divergent thinking. Planning – felt like a newer skill for me, I usually spend more time on the stages prior and following it (researching and design experimentation). Feedback – I think I was surprisingly ‘good’ at receiving feedback, as in, I did not feel my back arch up when receiving constructive feedback. I think I’m in an open phase of my life, a phase of learning, where I can accept that I do not have all the solutions and answers yet, that I am really at the beginning of a new journey.   Design elements and principles – Creating this cube felt a like a novel exercise at the time but, on reflection, was i...