The hottest Design Philosophy Substack posts right now

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Sawdust and aluminum shavings

The Uncertainty Mindset (soon to become tbd) • 79 implied HN points • 26 Jun 24

🪑 Design Product Design Interior design Design Philosophy Creative Process

Thinking about tradeoffs helps us deal with uncertainty better. It's like understanding that we have to choose between different options when faced with unknowns.
Clarifying tradeoffs allows us to adapt more easily. When we know what we're giving up or gaining, we can make better choices in changing situations.
Expressing tradeoffs can lead to better shared goals. It helps everyone understand what matters most, leading to more effective teamwork.

#101 Design on the streets

Design Lobster • 179 implied HN points • 24 Jan 22

🪑 Design Urban Design Product Design System Design Design Philosophy

Design choices can shift the system you work within.
Consider how to prevent design from becoming overwhelming, especially in widespread use.
Embrace the idea that people will find their own unexpected uses for your designs.

#49 Why is your design going nowhere?

Design Lobster • 99 implied HN points • 04 Jan 21

🪑 Design Product Design Design Philosophy

Design work can be held back by the organizational structure of a company - consider what parts of your organization might be hindering your design progress.
Drawing inspiration from personal memories and experiences can bring character and charm to design work.
Design is not just about creating objects, but also about embodying values like doing the right thing - it symbolizes civilization and progress.

#42 Un-designing your biases

Design Lobster • 99 implied HN points • 16 Nov 20

🪑 Design Product Design Design Philosophy

Be aware of your biases when designing to create better designs for all cultures.
Simplicity in design can have a powerful impact and leave room for imagination.
Consider the impact of design on people's emotions - aim not to ruin someone's day with bad design.

#13 Empathy, billiard balls and experts

Design Lobster • 19 implied HN points • 23 Apr 20

🪑 Design User Research Design Philosophy

Empathy should drive design decisions, going to great lengths to understand users' lives can lead to innovative solutions.
When changing materials in design, maintaining the same satisfying feel is crucial for user experience success.
Designers must recognize that users are experts in their problems, not the solutions, and aim to create solutions users didn't even realize they wanted.

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