Everyone secretly thinks they’re crazy. Isn’t that fantastic? I know that I, for one, would be deeply relieved if I found out I had a mental disorder. It would explain why my brain feels itchy every time I can’t sing out loud when I have a song stuck in my head. We all think that we have perfectly unique brain chemistry, that our brains would be brilliant if only we cut through the haze, and that no one ever really understands us. This is a designer’s curse and boon.
In a way, everyone is right. No two people have ever experienced the world the same way. Designers have to design spaces, clothing, gadgets, websites, and advertisements that touch everyone without alienating all the weirdos… which is also everyone. How exciting is that? It’s the best challenge in existence, determining objects and systems that tailor to 7.5 billion unique users.
Oh, you push paper instead? That sucks.
--Becky
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