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Design is fueled by the dreams of what could be. Taking what could be and insuring that it becomes a reality, is successful design.
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Empathy allows you to dream of a profound solution.
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Aesthetics is how you convey the beauty of the dream.
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Function is what makes the dream a reality.
All three elements are needed to design meaningful products. Therefore, to be a good designer, you need to truly understand the core of these three points. It is about understanding, and interpreting, the future possibilities of our world. It is about not letting the future stay a mere dream.