The world is filled with archaic objects - mailboxes which look like alarm boxes, banks which look like places to break out of rather than places to enter.
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Good design keeps the user happy, the manufacturer in the black and the aesthete unoffended.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Good design creates a balance between user satisfaction, manufacturer profit, and aesthetic appreciation.
Raymond Loewy's quote emphasizes the importance of good design in achieving harmony among various stakeholders. It suggests that effective design should not only satisfy the end user, ensuring their happiness, but also be profitable for the manufacturer and aesthetically pleasing to those who appreciate art and beauty. This balance is crucial for the success of any product or endeavor.
Themes
DesignUser ExperienceSatisfactionAestheticsBalance
In practice
Example use cases
In a presentation about product development, one can use this quote to highlight the importance of user-centered design.
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