Scientists identify components of existing structures, designers shape components of new structures

“Scientists try to identify the components of existing structures, designers try to shape the components of new structures.” - Notes on the Synthesis of Form by Christopher Alexander

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1. Designers take what is just a faint glimmer in the mind’s eye and give it shape and life
2. Design is about more than just solving problems
3. The alternative to good design is bad design, not no design at all
4. Designers must deliver not just beautification, but substantial change
5. To be great designers, we need to improve our mental game