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Design is the term we use to describe both the process and the result of giving tangible form to human ideas. Design doesn't just contribute to the quality of life; design, in many ways, now constitutes the quality of life.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Design shapes our ideas into tangible forms, influencing the quality of our lives.
This quote highlights the dual role of design as both a process that brings human ideas into physical existence and as a crucial element that defines our quality of life. It implies that the effectiveness and beauty of design directly affect how we experience our everyday existence, making it an integral part of our lives.
Themes
DesignQuality Of LifeIdeasProcessTangible
In practice
Example use cases
In a presentation about urban planning, one might say, 'As Peter Lawrence noted, design constitutes the quality of life.'
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