In professional work - certainly in the arts and graphics - 99% of people have zero courage. They blow with the wind.
George LoisRead
Truly great images make all the other millions of images you look at unimportant. You gotta look at an image and understand it in a nanosecond.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote emphasizes the uniqueness and impact of exceptional images over countless others, highlighting the need for quick understanding.
George Lois suggests that truly remarkable images stand out in a sea of visual content, rendering most other images insignificant. He highlights the importance of being able to grasp the essence of an image almost instantaneously, reflecting on the power of visual art to convey complex ideas and emotions quickly.
Themes
ImagesArtUnderstandingVisualImpact
In practice
Example use cases
In a photography class, this quote can inspire students to focus on creating impactful images.
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