Business Quote by Bill Buxton
““Sketches are social things. They are lonely outside the company of other sketches and related reference material. They are lonely if they are discarded as soon as they are done. And they definitely are happiest when everyone in the studio working on the project has spent time with them.””
About This Quote
Source Book: Sketching User Experiences by Bill Buxton, 2007
Sketches gain value through sharing and collaboration; isolated sketches feel abandoned and lose impact.
In simple terms: Sketches are best when shared and used together.
Key Takeaway
Share sketches early and often.
Themes
collaboration
design
communication
creativity
Mood
reflective
inspired
Type
advice
process
When to use this quote
- team brainstorming
- design reviews
- client presentations
- workshop activities
Key Concepts
human-centered design
iterative process
visual thinking
Questions to Reflect On
- How does sharing sketches change your design decisions?
- What risks arise from discarding sketches too soon?
A Different Perspective
If sketches are shared too early, they may be misunderstood or misused.
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