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Design Quote by Hesiod

“The ill design is most ill for the designer.” quote by Hesiod
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“The ill design is most ill for the designer.”

Hesiod

About This Quote

Source Poem: Works and Days, Hesiod, c. 700 BC

Design flaws harm both the creator and the creation, reflecting the creator's shortcomings.

In simple terms: Bad design hurts the designer.

Key Takeaway

Mind your design choices.

Themes

design responsibility craftsmanship

Mood

reflective serious

Type

advice philosophical

When to use this quote

  • product development
  • architecture
  • software engineering
  • artistic creation

Key Concepts

User-centered design self-awareness

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does your design reflect your values?
  • What steps can you take to improve design quality?
A Different Perspective

Design can be constrained by external factors beyond the designer's control.

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