Those of us who teach quickly learn that influence comes not only through what we say, but also in how we say it. And there is a special lesson in how senior members of our field extend noteworthy careers; in how their behavior either amplifies or undermines their legacies of important work for the immediate generation that follows. In an age of unedited social media, behavior instructs well beyond face-to-face interactions and polished articles. There is encouragement in asking good questions. There is respect in responding thoughtfully. There is commitment in engaging with unformed ideas. And there is generosity in offering useful criticism.
Don, I hope you’ll stick around. I’m still learning from you.
Meredith Davis
Professor Emerita
College of Design / NC State University
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