Design Quote by Paul Mijksenaar
““As a designer, you have to think in time and see things in sequence. You have to see information as a narrative form - Paul Mijksenaar quoted by Kim Baer””
About This Quote
Source Interview: Design Talk with Kim Baer, 2015
Design requires temporal thinking, arranging information as a story that unfolds over time.
In simple terms: Design is about sequencing information like a narrative.
Key Takeaway
Structure your work as a story.
Themes
design
storytelling
temporal thinking
Mood
creative
analytical
Type
inspirational
practical
When to use this quote
- website design
- product demos
- educational videos
- marketing campaigns
Key Concepts
narrative flow
user experience
information architecture
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you map a user’s journey onto your design?
- What narrative techniques improve comprehension?
A Different Perspective
Ignoring the audience’s mental timeline can cause confusion.
