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“No matter how bleak the situation into which we have been thrown by the global economy, it does offer opportunities. Designers need only invent them.” quote by Debbie Millman
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“No matter how bleak the situation into which we have been thrown by the global economy, it does offer opportunities. Designers need only invent them.”

Debbie Millman

About This Quote

Source Talk: Design Conference, 2019

Economic downturns create design challenges that become opportunities for innovation.

In simple terms: Crises spark creative design solutions.

Key Takeaway

Seek design opportunities in tough markets.

Themes

innovation opportunity economics design thinking

Mood

optimistic strategic

Type

professional inspirational

When to use this quote

  • business strategy
  • product design
  • marketing
  • urban planning

Key Concepts

creative problem solving entrepreneurship

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can designers turn constraints into assets?
  • What trends emerge from economic stress?
A Different Perspective

Limited resources may constrain possibilities.

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