Design as a Conversation... How about a Converse-nation?

A conversation, though simple, is something everyone does wherever they come from.  Whether it's through verbal words, actions, or even design, a point (or several points) is discussed during said conversations.  But exactly how are they related?
Take the company Converse, for example.  The ever so famous Chuck Taylors are still around and quite popular even amongst celebrities.


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I was a sales associate for the company for almost 2 years: although it's a personal connection, this is what helped me evolve from a quiet-ish person to someone who could strike up a conversation with just about anyone.
Chuck Taylors can also be a conversation starter.  The design of the styles on the canvas always tell a story whether the owner knows it or not.  The wide variety, if someone notices, can involve people and have them talk about the design of the shoes: from slip-ons to extra-highs, there is a variety of shapes, sizes, and even colored laces.



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How does this relate to design as a conversation?  People may have conversations about the design of a shoe, but that's not the point.  Basically, your voice comes out in your design: your style defines your personality.  Through that design, the audience sees your work, and although they may or may not have a direct conversation with you, their reaction is their response to your voice/style.  So since your design can be your voice in a conversation with your audience, whether it's a client or your boss, it's always best to present your best voice, but to also make yourself stand out in the best way possible.  How else can you get your point across?