Approach Quote by Jared Spool
“The process of design starts with exploration, but ends with refinement. The best designers carefully move from one to the other, making sure they spend enough time exploring before locking themselves into a design approach.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Designing for Interaction, 2015
Design should begin with broad exploration, then narrow to refined solutions; balance creativity with disciplined iteration.
In simple terms: Explore first, then refine designs.
Key Takeaway
Allocate time for both discovery and iteration.
Themes
design
creativity
iteration
process
refinement
Mood
pragmatic
instructive
analytical
Type
design
process
educational
When to use this quote
- product brainstorming sessions
- UX workshops
- design sprints
Key Concepts
human‑centered design
exploratory research
prototype development
Questions to Reflect On
- How much time should you spend exploring vs. refining?
- What criteria signal it’s time to move forward?
A Different Perspective
Too much exploration can delay delivery; too much refinement can stifle innovation.
