This post obviously caused a lot of chatter and controversy. (and by now, the original author clarified).
I’ll just say that I definitely agree with the statement in general: “Focus on value creation.” But this is a Product thing, not just a Design or Tech or anything else. Of course, if you build a site/app that doesn’t create value, then it doesn’t matter how “pretty” it looks or how great the user experience is. In other words, just because a product looks or feels good, doesn’t mean it will automatically solve problems or make the world a better place. Sometimes focusing on creating/designing an incredibly wonderful product, whether it be UI or tech architecture, can be a distraction to business/company goals.
But I think I’m stating the obvious here, and this post simply created controversy due to its aggressive title. Bottom line is — more startups and companies out there should strive to create value and solve real-world problems.
In direct response to: http://designerfund.com/infographic
I’ve created products / services in the past that have garnered praise for their design. I love good design and I am good at design. But I’ve never called myself a designer.
Here’s my pitch. This talk of designers as the new…
