Amount Quote by Anonymous
“To the designer, great design is beautiful design. A significant amount of effort must be placed into making the product attractive. To the client, great design is effective. It must bring in customers and meet the goals put forth to the designer in the original brief. To the user, great design is functional. It’s easy to read, easy to use and easy to get out of it what was promised Truly great design, then, is when these three perspectives are considered and implemented equally to create a final product that is beautiful, effective and functional.”
About This Quote
Great design must be beautiful, effective, and functional, satisfying the designer, client, and user equally.
In simple terms: Design should look good, work well, and be easy to use.
Key Takeaway
Balance aesthetics, performance, and usability.
Themes
design
beauty
functionality
usability
Mood
analytical
creative
Type
professional
educational
When to use this quote
- new app launch
- website redesign
- consumer product creation
Key Concepts
human‑centered design
product development
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you prioritize design goals?
- When does beauty outweigh function?
A Different Perspective
Balancing all three goals can be costly and time‑consuming.
