This is Part 2 of a series of posts exploring the connection between design and life from a Christian perspective. The bold headline references in this post refer to the symbolic journey of Israel described in the Scriptures and summarized in Part 1. Rather than explain each segment of the journey in design, I thought it might be more helpful to hear what a designer would be saying to him or her self depending on where they were in the journey. You can substitute design for your profession.

SLAVES IN EGYPT
I just don’t know what to do with my life. I’m really a creative, but am stuck in this IT job and am miserable. I feel like a slave to my company. I’m doing their bidding and building their empire.

CROSSING THE RED SEA
I’ve found my calling. I want to be a graphic designer. I want to connect my passion with my work with me. Design is what really excites and interests me. I’ve quit my job and am going back to school.

IN THE WILDERNESS UNDER THE LAW
School was a bit of a drag, but now that I’m out in the real world, design is certainly going to better. I’ve landed a nice spot at an advertising agency as a junior designer. They’ve got an A list of clients. Can’t wait to show them my stuff.

Forty years of wandering in the design desert later&...... Keep reading