EP94: The Designer Vs. The Visionary w/ Douglas Strikwerda
Oct 21, 2022•1 hr 56 min
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Episode description
Do you love design so much that you would design ponds for free if you could? Do you love creating a beautiful atmosphere for people with your designs? You are not just a designer, you are a visionary.
In this episode, Eric and Douglas talk about…
- Designers joining the industry just to make money
- Improving mental health due to the atmosphere a beautiful pond can give
- Cookie-cutter mentality and how it will lead to stagnation
- Appreciating design drawings done by hand
- Picking up higher caliber clients
- Knowing who has influence on the pond decision
- Being flexible and letting form dictate the design
Links to resources:
The Pond Digger - https://theponddigger.com/
You can also check out The Pond Digger’s products at:
http://helixpondfiltration.com/
And follow his adventures in the pond world at:
If you have any questions, feel free to email Eric with the subject line “Persuasive Pond Design” at:
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