Time Quote by Bill Burnett
““As you begin to think like a designer, remember one important thing: it’s impossible to predict the future. And the corollary to that thought is: once you design something, it changes the future that is possible.””
About This Quote
Source Book: Designing Your Life by Bill Burnett and Dave Evans, 2016
Design shapes possibilities; you cannot foresee all outcomes, but each design creates new future options.
In simple terms: Design creates new futures.
Key Takeaway
Embrace uncertainty and design boldly.
Themes
design
future
uncertainty
agency
Mood
reflective
optimistic
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- product development
- career planning
- urban planning
- policy making
Key Concepts
possibility thinking
systems design
creative agency
Questions to Reflect On
- How does your design influence future choices?
- What uncertainties can you accept in your process?
A Different Perspective
Design cannot guarantee success; outcomes may be unintended.
