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Ch11. 拆招CMF設計談從心導航邁向前方
CMF is a specific discipline within industrial design that focuses on the development of a product’s color, material, and finish. Unwrap CMF shares bite-sized stories of CMF Design to inform and inspire those interested in this niche yet fascinating field, with digestible contents for anyone and everyone. Comments and inspirations are welcome!
Back in April 2021, I had the opportunity to host a Clubhouse session with Timothy Liao from ASUS, and Nigel Liu from dxpresso, to share the bitter sweet of the reality – what is it like working in the design industry? (中文請見下方)
Admitted into a design program is the first step towards your dream, but stepping into the real world awaits beyond. Are you about to graduate in a year or two? Or perhaps, you are going through the transition period in your thirties? Whenever you are at a crossroads, how do you know if you are making the “right” turn?
In addition to “hard requirements” such as salary, job title, and geographical location, when it comes to making career choices, the “soft requirements” are equally important. Before making the ultimate decision, don’t forget to spend time getting to know yourself: what are your strengths, weaknesses, and non-negotiable principles?
Once, there was an interviewer rumored to be stern and unapproachable. Surprisingly, this person became one of the mentors I am most thankful for and trust with my fullest heart. Working with him allowed me to wholeheartedly and efficiently focus on my career while maintaining a balanced personal life.
There was once a company where, before I joined, I frequently heard people saying, “The waters run deep there! Are you sure about going?” And again, surprisingly, this company turned out to be my longest-tenured job, and I continued to cherish every moment after I had left for graduate school. I hold deep respect for this company because it equally valued all its employees.
Somewhere in this company’s Shenzhen office, there was an inspirational quote that happened to be quite fitting: “Listen to the opinions of the majority, consult with a few, and make your own decisions.“
Before embarking on a career path or joining a company, seeking advice from multiple sources can be beneficial. However, others can only offer advice; they can’t make decisions for you.
Some view challenges as opportunities, while some see comfort as lack of progress. Everyone has different perspective and preferences. If you dare to break new ground, a well-established company may have fewer arenas for you. If you’re learning in a new field, having experienced guides within the team can be particularly important.
Working in a large corporation as a tiny-mini screw, juggling multiple roles in a small company, or starting your own business as the boss each come with their own risks and advantages. There’s no one-size-fits-all answer. May everyone find a journey that suits each sparkling soul.
Wishing all of us that our earnest efforts will find a place to shine!
CMF為Color Material and Finishing，屬於工業設計旗下專注於產品色彩、材質、及表面處理工藝的關鍵一環。Unwrap CMF彩材拆拆圍繞著這個主題，以淺而易懂的小故事拆解CMF設計的日常。歡迎留言分享！
此為 Clubhouse 採訪預告！本週日台灣時間4月17日晚間10點，我將和兩位工業設計大神廖小熊及劉小美連線，在Clubhouse上跟大家分享設計人在各種工作環境的幸福和辛酸，記得設定行事曆喔 
https://www.joinclubhouse.com/event/m7rbGrLE
進入設計系是夢想的第一步，出了社會即是邁入現實。或許你正準備畢業，或許你正歷經而立之年的困惑，來到十字路口，你是否在猶豫如何做出「正確的」下一步決定？
除了薪資、頭銜、地理位置等「硬性條件」之外，在抉擇職涯時，同樣重要的是「軟性的需求」 — 在究極の選擇之前，別忘了花時間認識自己：你的長處是什麼、軟肋在哪裡、又有哪些不能妥協的觀點？
曾經有一任面試官，外界傳聞他嚴厲又不通人情。結果，這位老闆成為了我最感謝並信任的貴人之一。與他共事的時候，我能全心高效的投入工作，又能保持個人生活的平衡。
曾經有一家公司，在我入職前，最常聽到的一句話就是：「
？那裡水很深耶！妳真的要去嗎？」。結果，這家公司成為我任期最久的一份工作，直到我進入研究所之後依然念念不忘。我打從心底敬重這家公司，正因為它也同樣尊重所有同仁。
這家公司在深圳辦公室的洗手間貼了一句勵志的話，正好非常應景：「聽多數人的意見，和少數人商量，自己做決定」。
進入一條職涯或一家公司之前，多方打聽絕對是有益處的，但別人只能給你建議，不能為你做決定。
有人視挑戰為戰火，有人視安逸為爛泥。每個人之所求不同，如果你敢於開天闢地，那規章成熟的公司或許少了擂台；如果你正在學習新的領域，那團隊中是否有經驗豐富的領路者就格外重要。
話不囉唆，先讓Timothy Liao和Nigel Liu來跟大家聊聊在大企業做顆小螺絲釘、在小公司身兼數職、或者創業當老闆，分別有什麼風險和優勢？ID和CMF又如何分工？這裡沒有正確答案，但願聽完分享之後，你能找到適合自己的旅程。
我們明晚10點在Clubhouse以聲音相見
祝福你我的認真努力都能找到綻放之處。
The rich resources of large enterprises also comes with guidelines to follow carefully.
There is no boundary for creativity at a startup brand, which also means that most details need to be done by yourself.
At all companies, design proposals come with background reasons.
CMF學無止境，善用CMF關鍵字在網上深入鑽研，歡迎大家留言補充。
Enjoy learning? Use the CMF terminologies mentioned above and continue on with your own research journey on the web. Comments and inspirations are welcome!
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