Designing Quote by Berkun, Scott
““Designing is best done first on paper. It's cheap and fast, making it easy to try many ideas well before anyone's ego is invested.””
About This Quote
Source Book: Creative Confidence by Tom Kelley and David Kelley, 2013
Designing on paper allows rapid, low‑cost iteration before personal investment skews decisions.
In simple terms: Paper sketches are cheap, fast, and ego‑free.
Key Takeaway
Start with paper to explore ideas freely.
Themes
design
iteration
ego
creativity
Mood
practical
reflective
Type
advice
process
When to use this quote
- product development
- UX design
- team brainstorming
- startup planning
Key Concepts
human‑centered design
prototype
ideation
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you transition paper ideas to digital without losing insight?
- What ego‑driven biases affect design decisions?
A Different Perspective
Paper work may not capture digital constraints fully.
