Everyone by now presumably knows about the danger of premature optimization. I think we should be just as worried about premature design - designing too early what a program should do. Paul Graham dangerdesignearly Change image and share on social
As an industrial designer, you design the thing by yourself, and then it goes away from you, whereas fashion is in constant relation to the body and to psychology. It makes it more complicated, and it makes it more challenging. Raf Simons bodychallengecomplicate share on social
A purpose, an intention, a design, strikes everywhere even the careless, the most stupid thinker. David Hume carelessdesignintention Change image and share on social
English is taking over the world. I just wrote a piece about it. And it's not by design. The United States dominates because it's the biggest market. Norman Spinrad bigdesigndominate Change image and share on social
We opened a design center in the South of England last year as part of our strategy for being close to our customers and developing innovative products for exciting new markets. David Milne centerclosecustomer Change image and share on social
Fashion fades, only style remains the same. Coco Chanel fadefashionremain Change image and share on social
Because I am much like Reagan and Margaret Thatcher, I'm such an unconventional political figure that you really need to design a unique campaign that fits the way I operate. Newt Gingrich campaigndesignfigure Change image and share on social
I find, in merchandising and design and creative, a business school degree isn't particularly helpful. Mickey Drexler businesscreativedegree Change image and share on social
In terms of design, it's true the world has an influence. But, as a designer, you have to protect yourself. You have to look at the world and then forget it. Nicolas Ghesquiere designdesignerforget Change image and share on social
The level of detail and craft is something that's inscribed within the original design concept. And so when I begin to draw, I know what kind of detailing I want the building to have. Tadao Ando beginbuildconcept Change image and share on social
