"Design in Practice" by Rich Hickey

Design in Practice: A continuous process of exploration and refinement, where understanding and iteration are key to successful problem-solving and solution implementation.

Key takeaways

Design is not just a word, but a process of marking out a plan for doing something, from identifying a problem to implementing a solution.
Design is about understanding, not just thinking, and involves gathering information, refining ideas, and making decisions.
Design is not a checklist, but a continuous process of exploration and refinement.
To design effectively, you need to be able to ask good questions, listen actively, and be open to feedback and criticism.
Design is not just about solving a problem, but about understanding the problem and the context in which it exists.
To design effectively, you need to be able to separate the problem from the symptoms, and identify the underlying causes.
Design is not just about creating a solution, but about creating a plan for implementing that solution.
To design effectively, you need to be able to prioritize, focus on the most important aspects, and make trade-offs.
Design is not just about creating a product, but about creating a process for delivering that product.
To design effectively, you need to be able to iterate, refine, and improve your design over time.
Design is not just about creating a solution, but about creating a story that explains why that solution is necessary and how it will be implemented.
To design effectively, you need to be able to communicate your design to others, and to be able to receive feedback and criticism.
Design is not just about creating a product, but about creating a process for delivering that product, and about creating a story that explains why that solution is necessary and how it will be implemented.
To design effectively, you need to be able to iterate, refine, and improve your design over time, and to be able to communicate your design to others.

"Design in Practice" by Rich Hickey

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