ABSTRACT
This chapter presents the design statement, the essay, and the manifesto. A statement of design philosophy must be succinct: Typically, it is a short, one-page piece that summarizes your core values about design. When architects write personal essays, they are generally writing for insiders in the field of architecture in such venues as trade journals and association newsletters. The word "Manifesto" has an old-fashioned sound to it, but manifestos have played an important role in architecture's development and progress. The chapter shows that the audience not only gets a sense of how the concepts fit together through language, but also the visual placement of the text. It explains that the manifesto is a declaration of one’s position that is meant to engage not just the minds of one’s audience members but their passions. The chapter discusses ways one can use language to help you make oneself manifest.
