Manifestos

Liberal Democrat Manifesto 2010 - 

Although in hindsight this manifesto wasn't so truthful, their manifesto is clear and concise.  

The Cult of Done Manifesto - 

1. There are three states of being. Not knowing, action and completion.
2. Accept that everything is a draft. It helps to get it done.
3. There is no editing stage.
4. Pretending you know what you're doing is almost the same as knowing what you are doing, so just accept that you know what you're doing even if you don't and do it.
5. Banish procrastination. If you wait more than a week to get an idea done, abandon it.
6. The point of being done is not to finish but to get other things done.
7. Once you're done you can throw it away.
8. Laugh at perfection. It's boring and keeps you from being done.
9. People without dirty hands are wrong. Doing something makes you right.
10. Failure counts as done. So do mistakes.
11. Destruction is a variant of done.
12. If you have an idea and publish it on the internet, that counts as a ghost of done.
13. Done is the engine of more.

I like the visual aspect of this manifesto, which sets it out as quirky and unique. Their points are very direct and motivational. 

Holstee Manifesto


I like this one because of the creative use of type, and the inspiring, slightly cheesy points that make up the manifesto - it's fun and makes me happy to look at.

Work is Not a Job

I think this is also really interesting, as the points it makes are again very motivational and fun, but with a serious undertone that reinforces the idea of working hard.  

Women in Business



I really like the design of this manifesto, and I also like the fact that it is meant to be empowering to women, although I think the points they make are quite general for everybody, but I can see why they would make it woman specific. The points are short and concise and really feel quite authoritative.

My Manifesto
I will always think positively about my work, and if I can see anything negative about it, instead of dwelling on it, I will work to change it.

I will always be searching for inspiration, from everywhere that I can, whether that be from a book, or simply walking down the street.

I will always place an importance upon good time management and organisation.

I will never give up on a project, even if it is something causing me great stress, I never want to simply stop trying, even if the outcome is not what I planned.

I will always be open and honest with my peers, and I will respect their opinions when they provide me with honest feedback.

I will always aim to be daring and innovative when creating designs, so that my work is not simply a recycled idea.

I will always have a goal to work towards, whether it is a personal or a professional aim.

I will always say yes to new opportunities and experiences, because I cannot develop as a designer and person if I simply stay in one place not taking any chances.

I will do things that I love, and love what I do - and I want to create work that involves crafting and print, as these are my favourite areas of design.

I will always try to retain a balance, in every aspect of my life.