Wrestling was like stand-up comedy for me. Every night I had a live audience of 25,000 people to win over. My goal was never to be the loudest or the craziest. It was to be the most entertaining.
Dwayne JohnsonRead
No design can exist in isolation. It is always related, sometimes in very complex ways, to an entire constellation of influencing situations and attitudes. What we call a good design is one which achieves integrity – that is, unity or wholeness – in balanced relation to its environment.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Design is interconnected with its surroundings and must achieve harmony with them.
George Nelson highlights the interdependent nature of design, emphasizing that it cannot be viewed as a standalone entity but rather as part of a broader context. A 'good design' is characterized by how well it integrates and maintains a balanced relationship with its environment, showcasing unity and integrity amidst various influences.
Themes
DesignIntegrityEnvironmentRelationshipUnityArt
In practice
Example use cases
This quote could be used in a design class to emphasize the importance of context in design.
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