The life of a designer is a life of fight. Fight against the ugliness. Just like a doctor fights against disease. For us, the visual disease is what we have around, and what we try to do is cure it somehow with design.
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Styles come and go. Good design is a language, not a style.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Good design transcends temporary trends and is rooted in effective communication.
Massimo Vignelli emphasizes that the essence of good design is not just about following fleeting trends or styles, but rather about conveying messages and ideas effectively. It suggests that true design should be enduring and serve a purpose beyond mere aesthetics.
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In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used in a design presentation to emphasize the importance of functional design over trends.
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