I have stared long enough at the glowing flat rectangles of computer screens. Let us give more time for doing things in the real world...plant a plant, walk the dogs, read a real book, go to the opera.
Edward TufteRead
Good design is clear thinking made visible, bad design is stupidity made visible
Interpretation
What this quote means
Good design effectively communicates clarity and understanding, while poor design highlights confusion and lack of thought.
This quote by Edward Tufte emphasizes the importance of clear thinking in the process of design. It suggests that effective design should make ideas and concepts easily understandable, serving as a visual representation of clarity and intelligence. Conversely, design that fails to articulate a message or is poorly executed does not just show ineffectiveness; it reveals a deeper lack of consideration or intellect in its conception.
Themes
DesignClarityThinkingVisualCommunication
In practice
Example use cases
A designer might use this quote to inspire a team during a brainstorming session.
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