The best indicator of design success is a passion to make an impact

“I have no misconceptions that designers can ‘solve’ massive problems, or even approach them on their own without collaboration from other disciplines. But I feel strongly that designers make great agents of change and can champion new and novel approaches to old and tired problems. The best indicator of design success, in my experience, is a passion to make an impact.” – Jon Kolko

Read more in Jon’s Johnny Holland article “The Strange Connection between Entitlement, Social Innovation, and Interaction Design”.

1. Have undying, unending passion for design
2. Design is about the perfect fusion of passion and knowledge
3. To succeed in the ever changing design world, we need to have a strong passion for what we do
4. Designs should intice passion and make people feel engaged and energized
5. Think of your work not as a job, but as a calling