Contact Quote by Henry Dreyfuss
“On the other hand, if people are made safer, more efficient, more comfortable – or just plain happier – by contact with the product, then the designer has succeeded.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Designing for People, Henry Dreyfuss, 1955
A design succeeds when it makes users safer, more efficient, more comfortable, or happier through product interaction.
In simple terms: Design works when it improves user safety, efficiency, comfort, or happiness.
Key Takeaway
Focus on user wellbeing in design.
Themes
user experience
design
happiness
efficiency
comfort
Mood
empathetic
optimistic
Type
advice
inspirational
When to use this quote
- product development
- UX research
- customer service
- marketing campaigns
- home ergonomics
Key Concepts
Human-centered design
user satisfaction
product impact
Questions to Reflect On
- How can designers measure happiness?
- What trade‑offs arise between safety and comfort?
A Different Perspective
User preferences may vary, making universal satisfaction difficult.
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