Avoid Quote by Saul Bass
“The only way I work as a designer is to consciously avoid specialisation.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Design Talk, 2015
A designer deliberately avoids focusing on a single specialty to keep creative freedom.
In simple terms: Avoiding specialization keeps creativity alive.
Cultivate broad skills, not narrow expertise.
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When to use this quote
- graphic design
- product development
- career planning
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What are the risks of being a generalist?
- How do you balance breadth and depth?
Specializing can lead to deeper expertise and market demand.