Art Quote by Trip Hawkins
“I thought, 'Okay, what's going to be my edge, and how am I going to define what I'm doing differently?' Once I had that key idea of the software developer as an artist, once I had that idea, a whole bunch of other ideas flowed from that, because I realized that I need to go study the music industry, I need to study the book publishing and Hollywood and figure out how they do things, why they do them that way, and then I need to borrow, and rearrange, the things that they're doing to fit my industry so that I can invent and create this new industry.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: 1995 interview with Trip Hawkins, founder of Electronic Arts
He emphasizes redefining a role by borrowing concepts from other fields to innovate a new industry.
In simple terms: Use ideas from other areas to create something new.
Key Takeaway
Adapt and remix ideas from elsewhere.
Themes
innovation
creativity
crossdisciplinary
industry
strategy
Mood
inspired
strategic
Type
philosophical
practical
When to use this quote
- software development
- music industry
- book publishing
- film production
Key Concepts
artistic mindset
industry analysis
idea synthesis
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you ensure borrowed ideas fit your context?
- What risks arise from mixing industries?
A Different Perspective
Requires deep understanding of each borrowed field to avoid superficial copying.
