"One is, that they will feel about you that you're going to make something wonderful for them. And they help you by expressing themselves. Not telling you how to do it, but encouraging you and accepting your vision and working with you on that kind of a level"
- Lawrence Halprin
About this Quote
This quote speaks with the significance of partnership and interaction in the creative process. Lawrence Halprin is recommending that when people feel that you are creating something special, they will be more willing to work with you and help you attain your vision. They will not attempt to dictate how you must do it, but rather will express themselves and encourage you to pursue your vision. This sort of partnership is necessary for effective innovative jobs, as it enables the exchange of concepts and the advancement of a shared vision. Halprin's quote stresses the value of communication and partnership in the innovative process, and motivates us to seek out partners who will help us bring our ideas to life.
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