Designing in the Build
I don’t know how to design software without building it. I said it. Maybe that means my design skills need to be better. Sure, I’ll start with sketches or mockups. But very quickly, I’ll move into the build.
I don’t know how to design software without building it. I said it. Maybe that means my design skills need to be better. Sure, I’ll start with sketches or mockups. But very quickly, I’ll move into the build.
For me, starting a project is thrilling. The unknown is exciting. The opportunity to solve new problems in new ways is inspiring. But nothing compares to the joy of finishing. Starting is easy. Finishing is hard.
In my last post, I explained how a disciplined approach to designing creates better results. But how does one go about selecting the perfect combination of features to include in your designs?
Designers tend to laud the concept of creativity. A unique, original idea that has never existed before. It takes imagination. Skill. Vision. Confidence.