That was an fascinating article by Foster, because that is how I think now after 5 years or so in the workplace. The "workplace" may not be to creative but I have still learned not to take criticism personally. I am here to get a job done and need to get it done no matter what. They are paying you to give them what you want. I think that this has made me a calmer more relaxed person when taking crit from someone. I used to take it personally which put me in a bad mood.
I have heard that quote before " Design is not art, so don't treat it as such." but do not know where, probably the same place he may have, but I think it would depend on what kind of design atmosphere you are in to take things a little personally or not. Like if you are in a production environment and are spitting out ads or layouts by the hour then yeah I wouldn't take crit personally but if you are doing a marketing campaign or branding for a company and have spend countless hours or days or weeks on a project and it gets torn apart, I think it's human nature to feel a little bit.
I try never to fall in love with my pieces and if I do I question if it's actually that beautiful.
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