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02.1 Assignment and copy Skills you listed before and describe them wider. You can add other professional skills.
Here’s some examples and questions that can help:
- Drawing (What kind? What technique? By hand or digital?)
- Design (What kind of design?)
- Technical skills (Which software can you operate?)
- Printing (Preparation for printing, printing technologies)
Feel free to compile a single list or categorize them as mentioned above.
Evaluating Skills to DevelopNow, review the list and
categorize the skills you lack into three groups (a skill can fit into more than one category):
1 —
I want to learn this, it's genuinely intriguing and calls to my soul.
2 —
I believe this will be highly beneficial in my work to achieve my goals.
3 —
This isn't for me, I have no desire to engage in this.
For example:- Making fonts — 2: It's not that it pulls me, but I've dabbled and even created one font. Handwritten fonts are marketable, and exploring this segment is of interest.
- Effectively using AI for work — 1 and 2: I'm very keen on this, and it will be beneficial for my business.
- Taking awesome photos and video editing - 1: I'm drawn to this, but I'm not convinced it'll be the financial breakthrough for my business. Hence, I wouldn't categorize it as a two.
- Working with Figma — 3: Honestly, I couldn't care less. I'm not a web designer, nor do I aspire to be one. I dread the thought of learning a new program. Just like how I used to wonder why some would design logos and business cards in Photoshop - I'm that person now, except with Illustrator. I refuse to entertain the idea of new software.
Go through your "missing" skills and assign numbers. These numbers will help prioritize what to focus on. Obviously, skills marked with a
3 are currently not of interest. Save this list for future reference or as a reminder.
Next, it's evident you should first enhance skills marked with both
1 and
2 — those that you enjoy and find useful for your work.
You can do the Assignment in our files or in your notebook.