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Attitude Quote by Helmut Schmid

“It is not coincidence that makes a designer but his continuity. And continuity means working and searching, working and fighting, working and finding, finding and seeing, seeing and communicating, and again working and searching. Designers must challenge the past, must challenge the present, must…” quote by Helmut Schmid
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“It is not coincidence that makes a designer but his continuity. And continuity means working and searching, working and fighting, working and finding, finding and seeing, seeing and communicating, and again working and searching. Designers must challenge the past, must challenge the present, must challenge the future; but first of all, designers must be true to themselves. Design is attitude.”

Helmut Schmid

About This Quote

Source Book: Design Philosophy by Helmut Schmid, 1995

Design requires persistent effort, continual learning, and honesty with oneself; it is an attitude of constant challenge and communication.

In simple terms: Design is continuous work and self‑truth.

Key Takeaway

Stay true, keep searching.

Themes

creativity self‑discovery challenge

Mood

reflective determined

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • product development
  • artistic practice
  • personal growth
  • team workshops

Key Concepts

design thinking attitude persistence

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you balance persistence with knowing when to stop?
  • What does “being true to yourself” look like in your work?
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May lead to endless cycles without clear outcomes.

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