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Design Quote by Seth Godin

“Great design = getting people to do what you want.” quote by Seth Godin
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““Great design = getting people to do what you want.””

Seth Godin

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Source Book: This Is Marketing, Seth Godin, 2010

Great design aligns user behavior with intended outcomes through intuitive influence.

In simple terms: Design guides people to act as intended.

Key Takeaway

Create designs that subtly steer actions.

Themes

design influence behavior marketing

Mood

inspirational critical

Type

practical ethical

When to use this quote

  • website layout
  • product packaging
  • app onboarding
  • advertising campaigns

Key Concepts

user experience behavioral economics

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does your design respect user autonomy?
  • When is influencing behavior acceptable?
A Different Perspective

Design can be manipulative if not ethical.

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