When something's made in the smallest volume - as a one-off couture piece - or in large quantities, deep care is critical to determine authentic, successful design and, ultimately, manufacture.
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It is sad that so many designers don't know how to make. CAD software can make a bad design look palatable! It is sad that four years can be spent on a 3D design course without making anything! People who are great at designing and making have a great advantage.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Design skills are essential, and practical experience is often overlooked in education.
Jonathan Ive emphasizes the importance of hands-on experience in design, suggesting that mere technical skills in software can make poorly conceived designs appear attractive. He points out a troubling gap in design education, where students may spend years learning without actually creating anything tangible, potentially hindering their ability to innovate and succeed in the field.
Themes
DesignEducationExperienceCreativitySoftware
In practice
Example use cases
During a design workshop, you can use this quote to spark conversation about the practical aspects of design education.
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