Design is a fundamental human activity, relevant and useful to everyone. Anything humans create–be it product, communication or system–is a result of the process of making inspiration real. I believe in doing what works as circumstances change: quirky or unusual solutions are often good ones. Nature bends and so should we as appropriate. Nature is always right outside our door as a reference and touch point. We should use it far more than we do. Maggie Macnab
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The designer was quoting John Ruskin, who said, “Design is a fundamental human activity, relevant and useful to everyone. Anything humans create—be it product, communication or system—is a result of the process of making inspiration real.” This quote explains that design is an activity that can be learned and that it is important for everyone to learn the art of design. Design is not just about finding beautiful objects but also about finding new ways to communicate with the world.

Source: Design By Nature: Using Universal Forms And Principles In Design

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