Design Myths

_____ is random and not always available or relevant to your work

Designers shouldn’t gauge the value of their work solely on the number of ____ they win.

List at least five myths associated with design.

Why is it important for designers to separate themselves emotionally from the work that they do?

Why is it important for designers to discredit myths about the design field?

It’s common for designers to come up with original ideas

• False

• True

Art is more explorative in nature whereas design seeks to fulfill a functional requirement.

• False

• True

Designers are facilitators and not products or brands unto themselves

• False

• True

Designers are entitled to work on only fun and interesting projects

• False

• True

It’s important for designers to test their solutions for effective results

• False

• True