Designs Quote by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
“Most of our designs are developed long before there is a practical possibility of carrying them out. I do that on purpose and have done it all my life. I do it when I am interested in something.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: "Design Philosophy" with Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, 1955
Designing ahead of feasibility encourages innovation and personal passion, allowing ideas to shape reality rather than being constrained by current limits.
In simple terms: Plan ahead, follow passion, then build.
Think big, then create.
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When to use this quote
- architecture
- product development
- research
- strategic planning
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What future trends can guide today’s designs?
- How do you balance imagination with practicality?
Risk of impractical or unattainable concepts.