Built Quote by Fred Brooks
“A little retrospection shows that although many fine, useful software systems have been designed by committees and built as part of multipart projects, those software systems that have excited passionate fans are those that are the products of one or a few designing minds, great designers.”
About This Quote
The quote argues that passionate, fan‑loving software often stems from a few great designers rather than large committees.
In simple terms: Great software often comes from a few designers.
Key Takeaway
Value small, visionary design teams.
Themes
software design
creativity
team size
passion
Mood
reflective
inspirational
Type
technical
philosophical
When to use this quote
- startup development
- open‑source projects
- game design
- hardware engineering
Key Concepts
design theory
product development
user experience
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you balance small‑team agility with broader input?
- What processes protect visionary ideas in larger groups?
A Different Perspective
Large teams can bring diverse expertise.
