On Jan 26, 2009, at 2:47 PM, Russell Wilson wrote:
Exactly my point. Given that there are 1+ equally viable design
solutions, it may be impossible to prove that "yours" is
better.
That's not correct. It is very possible to prove any number of designs
are BETTER than PREVIOUS DESIGNS as long as you know what it is that
defines the problem. Using the definition of the problem allows you to
measure it with existing versus proposed solutions. It's not about
various quantities of solutions, nor is it about ownership of the
solution in the end.
But if some designer wants to prove theirs is the only solution, good
luck and learn how to be a good salesman. If some designer wants to
make their solution the final decision over any number of completely
viable design solutions, then do what I did: Start your own design
firm and pay the bills.
(Like my Dad always said, as long as you live in my house, then you go
by my rules. Don't like the rules? Go buy your own house.)
Anyway, it is very possible to prove a design is better than an
existing one. My original point by the way requires that the person
who believes their solution is better has the onus put on on them to
create a real life prototype, mockup or functional product that can be
tested and measured to back up their assertions about their design
solution. Trust me... executives and engineers never say no to good
design, because in the end, it solves their problems and will make
more money at the same time it solves customer problems. You put good
design in front of someone's face, they will say yes. Not theoretical
design where someone has to put faith in whatever thing some workflow
diagram is supposed to represent will just magically work... but
honest to goodness I can see the difference and experience the change
of a prototype or complete set of a pixel perfect mockups that tell
the whole story.
That was the larger point.
--
Andrei Herasimchuk
Principal, Involution Studios
innovating the digital world
e. and...@involutionstudios.com
c. +1 408 306 6422
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