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 challenge the future; but first of all, designers must be true to themselves. Design is attitude.”
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.
Stay true, keep searching.
Themes
Mood
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When to use this quote
- product development
- artistic practice
- personal growth
- team workshops
Key Concepts
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?
May lead to endless cycles without clear outcomes.