Designer Quote by Mike Moteiro
““A good designer finds an elegant way to put everything you need on a page. A great designer convinces you half that shit is unnecessary.””
About This Quote
Great designers balance elegance and necessity, discarding the unnecessary.
In simple terms: Design elegantly, discard the superfluous.
Key Takeaway
Focus on essential elements.
Themes
design
elegance
simplicity
Mood
creative
analytical
inspirational
Type
Designer:1
Good Designer:1
Great Designer:1
Designer Convinces:0
Designer Finds:0
When to use this quote
- website layout
- product design
- branding
- art direction
Key Concepts
visual communication
design theory
Questions to Reflect On
- What can you remove without loss?
- How to decide necessity?
A Different Perspective
Over‑simplification may eliminate valuable features.
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