I approve designs not because I think I am more gifted or somebody who can see ahead three or four years from now, but just to make sure that the design is a logical, rational decision, taken after analyzing pros and cons. Carlos Ghosn aheadanalyzeapprove share on social
I wound up studying art and design, got a job at Lonely Planet Publications as a designer, cartographer and illustrator. Trudi Canavan artcartographerdesign Change image and share on social
Although my art work was heavily informed by my design work on a formal and visual level, as regards meaning and content the two practices parted ways. Barbara Kruger artcontentdesign Change image and share on social
As an architect, you design for the present, with an awareness of the past, for a future which is essentially unknown. Norman Foster architectawarenessdesign Change image and share on social
We have no general conceptual thrust for the band, other than trying to make music that keeps our interest. When things are novel, they are probably things we have discovered by accident or investigation rather than by design. Steve Albini accidentbandconceptual share on social
When I started this project, I was a young architect. I was very apprehensive about any changes to the design. Whether I wanted to or not, I learned that you can accept some changes to its form without compromising its intent. But it's a leap of faith that I didn't want to make initially - to put it mildly. Michael Arad acceptapprehensivearchitect share on social
Design is a plan for arranging elements in such a way as best to accomplish a particular purpose. Charles Eames accomplisharrangedesign Change image and share on social
Also note that invariably when we design something that can be used by those with disabilities, we often make it better for everyone. Donald Norman designdisabilityinvariably Change image and share on social
I design from instinct. It's the only way I know how to live. What feels good. What feels right. What is needed. Give me a problem and I will approach it creatively, from my gut. Donna Karan approachcreativelydesign Change image and share on social
There's a fun, nostalgic aspect to Legos - people connect to the art on a different level. But it's also a medium that lets me design anything I can imagine. I especially enjoy creating curvy forms using rectangular pieces. Up close, you notice the sharp angles, but when you back away, the corners blend into curves. Nathan Sawaya angleaspectback share on social