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Week 1: "Some Rules"

 Reading "Some Rules" by Sister Corita Kent, I felt that rule #6, "Nothing is a mistake. There is no win and no fail. There is only make," resonated the most with me. I interpreted this quote to mean that it is important to focus on the creative process and not put so much pressure on the outcome. Every stage of the design process is fundamental, even if it doesn't feel like it at the time. "There is no win or fail" implies that anything you create is progress. Often times when I am overwhelmed working on a project, I feel myself becoming discouraged that I am not creating something that is "good enough." This rule helps me realize that even the ideas i think are not fully realized or helpful can lead to even further inspiration. It also reminds me to take joy in the process of design and approach it with a more open mind. 

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