Practice
One of the hardest parts of design IS designing. It’s true that a good design is the product of a lot of planning. Plenty of time is spent analyzing the problem and understanding your user. But, just concentrating on these initial tasks won’t always bring a good design.
What WILL work is hard work. Time spent researching, developing multiple solutions, some good…some bad. Then modifying your designs by adding, subtracting, mixing and more critical thinking can help bring out that polished solution and make it be so much more.
Designing can become more of an adventure than a means to an end. You can learn more during the process if you take the time to pay attention.
Design is a craft. It’s a skill that needs practice. I had a professor in college who used to say, “I may not be a connoisseur of fine wines, but I am the masher of grapes.” Translation: I know what’s bad. Learning to identify good design takes effort, concentration, repetition, research, education, continuing education, and mentoring.
Develop the habit of practicing your craft, everyday.
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