October 2009
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The 10 Design Commandments of Good Design
The commandments was originally meant for product design and written in 1980, but the points can also be applied to web site and application design. Elaboration and notes follows each commandment, to make it easier for you to put the words into practice, and to learn about important parts of design.
This resource was built upon the “10 Commandments of good design” by Dieter Rams.
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“Always design a thing by considering it in its next larger context — a chair in...”
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#10. Good design is as little design as possible
Back to purity, back to simplicity.
Think twice before adding functionality
by Dieter Rams.
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#9. Good design is concerned with the environment
Design must contribute towards a stable environment and a sensible use of raw materials. This means considering not only actual pollution, but also the visual pollution and destruction of our environment.
Build with the best tools and materials
Café Creativo Galileo. 6a reunión.
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Sábado 17 de Octubre | 3:00pm
Cafetería, Torre II (COPÉRNICO) - Universidad Galileo 7a. Avenida, calle Dr. Eduardo Suger Cofiño 4A Calle, Zona 10, Guatemala
Esta es la primera reunión que se realiza en la universidad Galileo, y esperamos que no se la última, también queremos participar en otras universidades, hasta el momento se han realizado dos de ellas en la universidad de...
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#8. Good design is thorough to the last detail
Thoroughness and accuracy of design are synonymous with the product and its functions, as seen through the eyes of the user.
Review each element of your design, polish the details
by Dieter Rams.
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#7. Good design is durable
It is nothing trendy that might be out-of-date tomorrow. This is one of the major differences between well-designed products and trivial objects for a waste-producing society. Waste must no longer be tolerated.
Practice good craftsmanship, focus on speed an ease of use
by Dieter Rams.
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#6. Good design is honest
An honestly-designed product must not claim features – more innovative, more efficient, of higher value – it does not have. It must not influence or manipulate buyers and users.
Make your marketing crystal clear, leave no doubt.
by Dieter Rams.
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#5. Good design is unobtrusive
Products that satisfy this criterion are tools. They are neither decorative objects nor works of art. Their design should therefore be both neutral and restrained leaving room for the user’s self-expression.
Make your interface clutter free and the users feel like experts
by Dieter Rams.
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#4. Good design helps a product to be understood
It clarifies the structure of the product. Better still, it can make the product talk. At best, it is self-explanatory and saves you the long, tedious perusal of the operating manual.
Make your designs self-explanatory
by Dieter Rams.
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#3. Good design is aesthetic
The aesthetic quality of a product – and the fascination it inspires – is an integral part of its utility. Without doubt, it is uncomfortable and tiring to have to put up with products that are confusing, that get on your nerves, that you are unable to relate to.
Make the design focus on the core functions of your product
by Dieter Rams.
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#2. Good design makes a product useful
A product is bought in order to be used. It must serve a defined purpose – in both primary and additional functions. The most important task of design is to optimise the utility of a product
Make the design focus on the core functions of your product
by Dieter Rams.
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#1. Good design is innovative
It does not copy existing product forms, nor does it produce any kind of novelty for the sake of it. The essence of innovation must be clearly seen in all functions of a product. The possibilities in this respect are by no means exhausted. Technological development keeps offering new oppertunities for innovative solutions.
Think outside your box, try a different...
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