Reflection on Collaboration

The Say Thank You Movement was a collaborative project rooted in the idea of giving thanks in a more significant and meaningful manner through thoughtful and personal design.  This movement is a call to action and a reminder that "thank you is not a static word; it's a responsibility to pass on the love received."

Check out our movement, the stories behind our postcards, and see how you can get involved at: http://thesaythankyoumovement.tumblr.com/ or follow us on instagram @thesaythankyoumovement

This collaborative project has been my favorite design project thus far.  I learned several valuable lessons about designing in collaborative groups.  This included the importance of strong, clear communication to avoid misunderstandings during the production process.  Communication is an art in itself.  It is important to focus on the positive and simultaneously push each member to their full potential to create a strong, cohesive final product.  Furthermore, being passionate about a project is helpful--passion fuels greater creativity, increased dedication, and an overall enthusiasm about the project that makes staying up until 3am worth it.  Finally, I learned that you do not have to know everything about design if you choose team members that have distinct values and talents to add to the project.  The project has given me the confidence to approach future design collaboratives with excitement for the challenges.

--Amanda G.