reality check

I wasn't intending to say any more about the Chartered Society of Designers: I thought I'd said everything that I thought appropriate to say at the time of my resignation and the lead-up to it. Essentially I resigned because it was made crystal clear that the Society didn't particularly want members like me (members who ask questions, that is). However, Monday's post on the Creative Review Blog (as I mentioned yesterday) demonstrates, on the strength of the comments, that there are some strongly-held opinions about what the Society is seeking to do in applying to the UK Government to approve a system of professional certification for designers.

But before we get too hot under the collar, here's the reality:

 

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If you are a member of CSD, I'd like you to email me: david(at)studiohyde.com.

Comments

[Simon Stanyer]

Hi David,

I've been researching a number of graphic design related bodies recently. My reasons were to see what actually is out there in the big wide world, and how they are helping to drive innovation within our field.

Now would it surprise you if I said that I stumbled across the CSoD? Perhaps not, but I guess it would surprise you that I stumbled across your blog and read your whole chain of articles from about 2-3 years back. You have raised some good points, and for that, I must commend you.

You had been a member of that society for many years, and kudos to you for actually standing up, achieving realisation and questioning its use - not only to yourself, but to the industry for that matter. If they had been pro-active enough to recognise the value of members such as yourself, they may well hold more klout within the industry today.

What is design without question? What if there was no 'what if'? That would be a very bland world and nothing would progress. It sounds like that is the way they prefer it, and if I was to voice my personal opinion on the matter; it sounds old fashioned.

Overall, I think you did the right thing. Creativity knows no bounds.

(2nd year graphic design student that has also read your blog)

Thanks
- Simon