I'm reposting this as part of the editing process I mentioned before, and as the question of ‘what is design without a product’ is as strong as ever.
Who is the artist without art? What is the opposite of a media business?
Looking for embodiment—the ability to change and develop without going to a metaphorical back of the house–asks for a deep (open and critical) reflection on the relationship between what we do (/make) and who we are.
Are you a bystander to your career, following someone else's instructions, or can sensemake and navigate?
Media is part of the challenge–and opportunity—in our connected lives. We tend to limit our definition of media to professional (/visible) media businesses. I want to open it to include all performative communication and rhetorical messaging that reinforces the foundation of how we communicate the perceived value of our work in a way that is not surprising (/homogenous in value).
This week, I invite you to consider who you are without what you make.