Design’s true purpose is to improve people’s lives

“Design has a social function and its true purpose is to improve people’s lives.” – Nokia Design Manifesto

Browse through the first edition of Nokia’s Design Manifesto (pdf) for many inspiring thoughts about design, or read another quote from the manifesto.

1. Products are the gateway to a plethora of experiences
2. UX designers improve people’s lives by making experiences better
3. We need to build products that bring joy and excitement to people’s lives
4. It’s not good enough to just be usable. Design has to fit into peoples’ lives.
5. Beyond performing a purpose in a good way, the purpose itself has to be good