An essential aspect of
An essential aspect of creativity is not being afraid to fail. Edwin Land
Great Design
If there is a
If there is a well thought-out design standard, it should be followed. In practice, great design comes from great designers. That is empirically the case. If a great designer did a first-rate standard, that model should be followed. Great design is not democratic; it comes from great designers. If the standard is lousy, then develop … Read more
Great design is not
Great design is not democratic; it comes from great designers. If the standard is lousy, then develop another standard. Edward Tufte
Predictability and great design
Predictability and great design are not friends. Fred Brooks
Improving your process won\’t
Improving your process won’t move you from good to great design. It’ll move you from bad to average. Fred Brooks
Although men flatter themselves
Although men flatter themselves with their great actions, they are not so often the result of a great design as of chance. Francois Truffaut
Good design is making
Good design is making something intelligible and memorable. Great design is making something memorable and Meaningful. Dieter Rams
Secrecy is the soul
Secrecy is the soul of all great designs. Charles Caleb Colton
Secrecy is the soul
Secrecy is the soul of all great designs. Perhaps more has been effected by concealing our own intentions than by discovering those of our enemy. Charles Caleb Colton
A picture is worth
A picture is worth a thousand words. An interface is worth a thousand pictures. Ben Shneiderman