Complementary 55: Design is Decision Making
Apr 6, 2025
The hosts delve into the art of decision-making in design, emphasizing how choices shape creativity. They discuss the balance of options within design systems, tackling decision fatigue and the need for clear guidelines. The evolution of interface design is explored, revealing how standardization impacts individual creativity. Finally, they illuminate the powerful connection between design and storytelling, showcasing its effects on decision-making and product success, all while sharing a light-hearted take on their podcasting journey.
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Design Is Decision Making Loop
- Design is essentially a process of decision making influenced by options, knowledge, and taste.
- Knowledge informs the range of options while taste guides which decision to make among them.
Knowledge Shapes Taste
- Knowledge shapes taste since taste is built from what you learn and observe.
- Improving taste involves increasing knowledge and exposure to design examples.
Knowledge Can Reduce Options
- More knowledge can sometimes reduce options due to understanding constraints better.
- Knowing technical or business rules narrows choices but leads to better decisions.