“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. We need to build products that bring joy and excitement to people’s lives
2. Beyond performing a purpose in a good way, the purpose itself has to be good
3. Make sure that whatever you design is fitting a need in the world and has a purpose
4. Any true practice of design with a human focus has to be built on a foundation of traditional design