Significant Career Lesson From An Architect And Partner At Frederick Fisher And Partners
Marisa, an architect and partner at Frederick Fisher and Partners, emphasizes the importance of embracing an "open-ended process" in design, stating that "design is something that is never really done." This mindset, of continuous refinement rather than seeking a definitive "finished product," has been a significant lesson in their career.
Design Process, Problem-Solving, Open-Endedness, Iterative Design, Mindset
Advizer Information
Name
Job Title
Company
Undergrad
Grad Programs
Majors
Industries
Job Functions
Traits
Marisa Kurtzman
Architect, Partner
Frederick Fisher and Partners
Wesleyan University, BA 1999
Yale School of Architecture, B.Arch 2006
History, Art History
Architecture, Construction & Design
Creative
Honors Student
Video Highlights
1. Embrace the iterative nature of design; continuous refinement is key.
2. Develop a mindset of openness and flexibility; the design process is not linear.
3. Seek continuous improvement; a finished product is a milestone, not the end goal.
Transcript
What is one lesson you have learned that has proven significant in your career?
I think it's a question of how you approach it; it's a mindset approach. Design is something that is never really done.
You're always tinkering, always trying to make it better. So, I think that it's important to get comfortable with a process that's open-ended, rather than continuously trying to seek a finished product.