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“When you are a designer, you have to be able to convey your ideas to people who are not designers; perhaps they are financing you or going to do the production, and you have to be able to turn them on to the product and its feasibility.” quote by Leander Kahney
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““When you are a designer, you have to be able to convey your ideas to people who are not designers; perhaps they are financing you or going to do the production, and you have to be able to turn them on to the product and its feasibility.””

Leander Kahney

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Designers must translate ideas to non‑designers, persuading them of feasibility and value.

In simple terms: Designers need to explain ideas to non‑designers and convince them.

Key Takeaway

Master clear, persuasive communication.

Themes

communication design persuasion collaboration

Mood

practical educational

Type

instructional inspirational

When to use this quote

  • product pitches
  • team meetings
  • client presentations
  • fundraising

Key Concepts

design thinking stakeholder engagement visual storytelling

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you simplify complex ideas?
  • What tools help you persuade?
A Different Perspective

Technical jargon can alienate audiences; simplicity is key.

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