Michael Dean

Professor Tootzi, a brilliant yet abrasive architecture professor, transformed the author's approach to design and writing through his unorthodox teaching methods. Tootzi's philosophy of 'patterns over process' emphasized the importance of the final artifact over the creative journey. His rigorous critiques and deep understanding of architectural fundamentals revealed a hidden language of design patterns. This revelation inspired the author to seek similar patterns in essay writing, proposing that great essays, like great buildings, follow a rational set of rules. The author aims to map out these patterns, creating a comprehensive guide to essay writing that balances creativity with structure.