Problem solving
Finding form-context-fit is like solving a Sudoku. To figure out which number should go into a square, you look at the other numbers in the same row—it can’t be one of those numbers; that’s one constraint. Then you look at the numbers in the same box; it can’t be one of those either. Once you’ve figured out all the numbers that are not allowed, you
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It was in Notes in 1964 that Alexander introduced his now-famous idea of form-context-fit. These days, I mostly see it referenced in the phrase product-market-fit —meaning you’ve found a product that consumers are hungry to pay for—but it was originally a broader, deeper, and more interesting idea.
Henrik Karlsson • How to solve a problem
Real meditation isn't a matter of changing your experience into a “meditative” one. Whatever you're already feeling is good enough for the purpose of waking up.
I think therefore I am?
From: https://dynamic.wakingup.com/moment/MO66107?share_id=2AAEBC80&code=SCA6C8E6E
a design is good if and only if the form (of the solution) fits the context (of the problem).
Henrik Karlsson • How to solve a problem
When we jump into a task without thinking about what we’re trying to accomplish, we can end up with solutions to the wrong problem. We can waste energy that would be better spent determining which direction to take.
When deciding what you’re doing, ask yourself:
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When deciding what you’re doing, ask yourself:
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What before how.
An underrated law? Kidlin's Law.
That if you write down a problem clearly and specifically, you have already solved half of it.
The act of clearly & specifically describing a problem on paper creates a deeper understanding of its components & makes it easier to find solutions.
Dr. Julie Gurnerx.comStuck on a problem you can’t solve? Go bigger. Expand it. Make it giant. Do not try to contain it, or simplify it, or reduce it. Make it so large that you can begin to see a new pattern. Solve the larger problem and the smaller one will get solved along the way.
Brian Collins • 101 Design Rules
When faced with a difficult problem, don’t try to solve it. Instead, make sure you understand it. If you understand it properly, the solution will be obvious.
Henrik Karlsson • How to solve a problem
