Comments on: Think of Creating a Language Rather than a Form

By: tiffanywan

tiffanywan — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 19:48:46 +0000

Great insight!
Defining what the product should communicate visually will also help in expressing design concepts to non-designers, who are always just looking for a new shiny case/box :P

By: Camille

Camille — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 20:48:06 +0000

You bring up good points, DT. Your mention of the application of this approach to other design disciplines is something I certainly believe in, as well. Design is a multi-dimensional tool for communicating with a target audience. Designers who understand this as the ultimate purpose of our profession – no matter the specific discipline – create some of the most thoughtful work, in my opinion.

By: DT

DT — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 09:39:52 +0000

Hey Karl, I think you posted this link in the wrong place. Join the conversation here? http://www.designsojourn.com/when-designers-do-not-understand-what-they-are-communicating/

By: karl

karl — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 11:35:33 +0000

Hey Brian, as a designer living in Japan I see quite a few of these hand dryers. You will be pleased to know that some other brand or brands have for some years now had the exact design language you are talking about – A U-section in profile and friendlier colours. No mistaking it.

By: K

Sun, 27 Jul 2008 16:22:51 +0000

Yeah, this is so true. Especially in design school, where you see quite often a lot of nice organic shapes that, though visually appealing, most of the time do not clearly communicate the purpose of the design.