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“Once you eliminate quality as a requirement, the entire design process becomes a whole lot easier.” quote by Jared Spool
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“Once you eliminate quality as a requirement, the entire design process becomes a whole lot easier.”

Jared Spool

About This Quote

Source Book: Designing for Interaction, Jared Spool, 2010

If quality is not a constraint, design decisions become simpler and faster.

In simple terms: Dropping quality makes design easier.

Key Takeaway

Prioritize quality to avoid hidden problems.

Themes

design process quality efficiency

Mood

pragmatic critical

Type

advice cautionary

When to use this quote

  • product development
  • software engineering
  • industrial design
  • architectural planning

Key Concepts

trade‑offs risk management user experience

Questions to Reflect On

  • How would you balance quality and speed?
  • What risks arise when quality is de‑emphasized?
A Different Perspective

Ignoring quality can lead to costly failures later.

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