“Form and function aren’t separate items. If we believe that style somehow exists independent of functionality, that we can treat aesthetics and function as two separate pieces, then we ignore the evidence that beauty is much more than decoration.” – Stephen P. Anderson
Read more from Stephen in his article “In Defense of Eye Candy.”
“Good design is a great combination of common sense, unusual imagination, clarity of purpose–with a prerequisite knowledge of structure, values, color, aesthetic insight and a deep reverence for the love of life.” – Millard Sheets
Quote found in this collection of design quotes. Original source uknown. Read more about the American painter Millard Sheets here.
“Information architecture defines the structure of information. Interaction design enables people to manipulate and contribute to that information. Visual design communicates these possibilities to people and creates affinity to them. User experience is the summation of these considerations.” – Luke Wroblewski
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“Good design at least part of the time, includes the criteria of being direct in relation to the problem at hand–not obscure, trendy, or stylish. A new language, visual or verbal, must be couched in a language that is already understood.” – Ivan Chermayeff
Ivan’s quote appears in the book Graphic Design in America: A Visual Language History by Mildred Friedman.
“Without aesthetic, design is either the humdrum repetition of familiar clichés or a wild scramble for novelty. Without the aesthetic, the computer is but a mindless speed machine, producing effects without substance. Form without relevant content, or content without meaningful form.” – Paul Rand
Read more about the brilliant graphic designer Paul Rand here.
“Form follows function—that has been misunderstood. Form and function should be one, joined in a spiritual union.” – Frank Lloyd Wright
This quote’s original source is unknown, but it is frequently quoted. If you know of the original source, please let me know. Quote found from Interaction-Design.org
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