Seems like everyone is getting into the “act” today. Author Dan Pink wrote a short article for Fast Company entitled How To Act Like A Designer.

Stating, “If you’re in any business, you’re in the design business.” he gives 5 tips on sharpening your design acumen. Now, I don’t think Dan got any ideas from my “Market Like An Actor” series, but I do think the tips are great. Coming from a design background, I feel like more designers should pay attention to these tips.

He shares how to:

1. Keep a design notebook.

2. Create an inspiration board.

3. Participate in the “third industrial revolution.”

4. Put it on a table.

5. Read design magazines.