Design is compromise
“The choices made by designers have a significant effect on the world. Yet so much of the discourse on design focuses on aesthetics rather than ethics. […] How do you make room for humanity, with all its wondrous variations, in a society increasingly driven by metrics, algorithms, and profit? How can ecologically responsible designers consider a
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hot take: designers often feel like they have to defend every single choice they make, as if they're constantly on trial. that's because design is so visual—anyone can glance at it and throw out opinions, even if those opinions are vague or come from someone without much expertise. for instance, a non-designer might casually say, "this color feels... See more
orkward ☄︎x.com1. Design isn't about you.
Good design isn't pure self-expression. It's problem-solving. The work isn't yours; it's for an audience, a client, and a cause. Put ego second, impact first.
2. Ideas beat beauty.
Shiny doesn't mean smart. A simple idea, executed well, will always outlast decoration or new tech. Start with the thinking.
3. Look beyond... See more
Good design isn't pure self-expression. It's problem-solving. The work isn't yours; it's for an audience, a client, and a cause. Put ego second, impact first.
2. Ideas beat beauty.
Shiny doesn't mean smart. A simple idea, executed well, will always outlast decoration or new tech. Start with the thinking.
3. Look beyond... See more