Abuse Quote by Robert Scoble
“A great product will survive all abuse. Google Glass is a great product. How do I know? Every person I put it on (I did it dozens of times at 500 Startups yesterday) smiles. No other product has done that since the iPod.”
About This Quote
Source Blog post: Google Glass demo, 2015
The speaker claims that a product’s success is measured by the joy it brings, citing Google Glass as an example that consistently elicits smiles, unlike other gadgets.
In simple terms: Product success is shown by user happiness.
Key Takeaway
Design for delight, not just utility.
Themes
technology
design
user experience
Mood
optimistic
analytical
Type
marketing
philosophical
When to use this quote
- product launch
- user testing
- marketing strategy
Key Concepts
emotional design
product-market fit
Questions to Reflect On
- Can smiles alone guarantee long‑term success?
- What other metrics matter?
