Good design is thorough down to the last detail - Nothing must be arbitrary or left to chance. Care and accuracy in the design process show respect towards the consumer.
Dieter RamsRead
My heart belongs to the details. I actually always found them to be more important than the big picture. Nothing works without details. They are everything, the baseline of quality.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Details are crucial for achieving quality and success.
This quote emphasizes the significance of attention to detail in any endeavor. Dieter Rams highlights that while the big picture is important, it is the small details that form the foundation of excellence and functionality, suggesting that quality in any work relies heavily on meticulous attention to its components.
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DetailsQualityAttentionBig PictureSuccess
In practice
Example use cases
In a presentation about project management, I might say, 'As Dieter Rams said, my heart belongs to the details, reminding us that success hinges on our attention to the smallest aspects of our work.'
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