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“What a designer does is he makes things possible that you didn't imagine could exist before, and it makes the world a better place. You know, it's a great thing to be doing. A fine artist does that, too, but they make the expression for themselves, not for others' use.” quote by Paula Scher
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“What a designer does is he makes things possible that you didn't imagine could exist before, and it makes the world a better place. You know, it's a great thing to be doing. A fine artist does that, too, but they make the expression for themselves, not for others' use.”

Paula Scher

About This Quote

Source Interview: Design Talk, 2015

Design expands possibilities beyond imagination, improving lives through purposeful creation.

In simple terms: Design makes new things possible.

Key Takeaway

Create with purpose to improve lives.

Themes

creativity innovation purpose

Mood

enthusiastic reflective

Type

inspirational practical

When to use this quote

  • product development
  • urban planning
  • educational tools
  • public spaces

Key Concepts

design thinking human-centered design imagination

Questions to Reflect On

  • What unmet needs could design address?
  • How does personal expression differ from utilitarian design?
A Different Perspective

Design can be constrained by market pressures.

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