Most important aspects of design

Vote for one
Originality/Creativity	7 (24.1%)
Craftmanship/Appearance/Look	14 (48.3%)
Concept/Idea	5 (17.2%)
Others (Please State)	3 (10.3%)
Total Votes: 29

Most important aspects of design
Topic Started: Jan 5 2009, 05:32 AM (275 Views)
Tue.	Jan 5 2009, 05:32 AM Post #1
moving on... Posts: 1,588 Group: Members Member #54,666 Joined: February 18, 2005	I asked this question at Self Concept and was very surprised at the choice people voted so let see the view of a larger audience. Give the choice on the poll what do you think is the most important aspects of design? And Why? I know that they're all very important but which one triumph over others?



SyKo	Jan 5 2009, 09:38 PM Post #2
aka godman123 Posts: 5,892 Group: Former Staff Member #29,578 Joined: September 29, 2004	It's kind of hard for me to decide, I'm torn between originality/creativity and craftsmanship/appearance. Both are kind of expected nowadays in the graphic community. I think it's important to really define who you are in your art, and that takes more originality of course. Originality gets my vote.
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Rae	Jan 6 2009, 01:55 AM Post #3
New Member Posts: 1,489 Group: Members Member #209,355 Joined: September 4, 2006	Like I said at Self Concept, having fun. If you don't enjoy design, the rest are completely useless. Besides, I think most of the different "aspects" of design are equal. They all play a major part, but none are completely necessary all the time, and so none of them can be considered greater than each other. Without the fun, or at least some sort of pleasure, design is empty.



~~amhc~~	Jan 6 2009, 02:19 AM Post #4
resident jesus Posts: 14,594 Group: Disabled Account Member #197,245 Joined: July 28, 2006	Depends on what you're designing. But for design in general, I think having a firm understanding and enjoyment of what you're doing is the most important thing.



Steve	Jan 7 2009, 08:41 AM Post #5
in here is the dream Posts: 35,753 Group: Former Staff Member #4,261 Joined: December 21, 2003	I voted for Appearance. To me, if it doesn't look appealing to anybody, then nobody will appreciate it and one of the fundamental aspects of design is that the work needs to be appreciated in some way. Obviously, different things appeal to different people though, so that's probably one of the most broad characteristics of design too.



Locke	Jan 8 2009, 08:19 AM Post #6
Determined Posts: 56,228 Group: Admin Member #3,184 Joined: November 23, 2003 Latest Blog Entry "Poised to React" 01/19/10	I concur with Steve and say that appearance is perhaps the most important aspect. If it is visually appealing and pleasing, then you will be satisfied and content with what you created. You'll be happy that you've created it. The intrinsic value is in creating something that others will find beautiful.



Phil	Jan 8 2009, 09:32 AM Post #7
Lamborghini Posts: 23,903 Group: Former Staff Member #3,832 Joined: December 10, 2003	I'd say it's the idea. For something to work as a piece of design, you need to get a message across to the viewer(s) and IMO without a good idea, that's impossible.



Skyvale	Jan 8 2009, 05:57 PM Post #8
Thanks for the avatar, TTO! Posts: 11,387 Group: Former Staff Member #126,319 Joined: November 29, 2005 Latest Design Ooooh, an extra profile field! Awesome!	I voted for Craftmanship/Appearance/Look. The object of most designs is for it to look good, whether for yourself or for someone else. If you don't like the look of it, then it really isn't that useful.
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Black Widow	Jan 8 2009, 10:52 PM Post #9
Quack Quack! Posts: 17,981 Group: Former Staff Member #29,866 Joined: October 1, 2004	Phil Jan 8 2009, 09:32 AM I'd say it's the idea. For something to work as a piece of design, you need to get a message across to the viewer(s) and IMO without a good idea, that's impossible. Agreed. I always feel that the concept, or idea, behind the design is the most important aspect. Without a solid, well thought out concept, the design or art itself may not convey what the artist had in mind. You can create art just for the sake of creating art (without a plan, purpose, or direction in mind), but I wouldn't call that designing...that is moreso practicing or enhancing your skills. Although, I do think that all of your choices, Tue, are interrelated and all need to be important to the designer in order for a design to be successful, interesting, or groundbreaking.



Tue.	Jan 9 2009, 04:03 AM Post #10
moving on... Posts: 1,588 Group: Members Member #54,666 Joined: February 18, 2005	I personally think the level of importance depends on what type of designer you are but I'm leaning toward the idea/concept more. For a lot of amateur designer or people that do graphic for fun, the appearance will probably be their most important thing because they want to wow everyone. However, if you are going into the professional world, the idea and concept of the design is far more important. It's the concept that drives the design. A good example is the new Walmart identity, it's a simple ubiquitous star symbol (though it does looks better than their old blocky and patriotic color identity). But what makes that simple design works is that it the idea behind it. The concepts of the startbust is friendly, inviting and it represent the evolution of Walmart through time. Another example is the Apple's logo. It's a simple shape of an apple that got bit off with no appealing color like their previous one (the fruity colors one). Why did they change it from the colors one then? Because it reflects the concept of their products which is simple, sleek and clean.



Bry	Jan 14 2009, 05:05 AM Post #11
caяp diєм Posts: 5,078 Group: Members Member #12,593 Joined: May 4, 2004	Concept and originality. It can look amazing but if I've seen the same shit 100 times before and it has no meaning, it isn't going to impress me. This goes for digital art obviously, as it's nearly impossible to create web graphics and templates based on a concept and be original at the same time. It just isn't the point of that form of digital media. Edited by Bry, Jan 14 2009, 05:07 AM.
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jitty	Jan 14 2009, 09:12 AM Post #12
Unpacked Posts: 98 Group: Members Member #350,887 Joined: August 11, 2008	Steve Jan 7 2009, 08:41 AM I voted for Appearance. To me, if it doesn't look appealing to anybody, then nobody will appreciate it and one of the fundamental aspects of design is that the work needs to be appreciated in some way. Obviously, different things appeal to different people though, so that's probably one of the most broad characteristics of design too. i agree. if it doesn't look good, then people aren't gonna give a shit about the message it conveys or the ideas behind it.



lightsilver	Jan 17 2009, 03:46 AM Post #13
this \|\| that Posts: 3,260 Group: Members Member #59,232 Joined: March 10, 2005	functionality. It doesn't matter how good something is if you can't use it. That goes for anything. First make it work, then build on pleasantries. Also, I think it would be good to keep in mind that designing and art are two compleatly different things. Also designing is a lot more then web design. I bet when you're out in -30 weather, and you see someone frost-bitten to death, and you're warm with your shit-ugly jacket, you'd be pretty damn happy about the functionality of it. So I think appearance is just a plus to have, but by far not the most important by any means. edit: I'd also almost go as far as to say it is pretty much the most important aspect, by definition. Design often refers to the plan, and well, say you make a plan to make something. You go to make it, but don't follow the plan. Your.. thing, sucks. It doesn't work. It looks faboulous. Is it good? no Edited by lightsilver, Jan 17 2009, 04:09 AM.
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Music49	Jan 20 2009, 11:40 PM Post #14
New Member Posts: 19 Group: Members Member #320,507 Joined: January 13, 2008	I think that it need to be your own idea, so i like to look at several tutorials and combine them on my own
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Vince.Valentine	Feb 8 2009, 12:34 PM Post #15
tired as usual Posts: 9,987 Group: Former Staff Member #36,769 Joined: November 17, 2004	my lecturers tell me "you can design the most stunning piece of art, but without a story/idea/concept behind it, no one will understand anyway." I suppose you need to know how to sell your design in today's competitive world.
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Arianna	Feb 8 2009, 02:26 PM Post #16
TZ Addict Posts: 6,404 Group: Members Member #296,105 Joined: August 25, 2007	All of them are equally important imo. But if I had to choose one it would be Craftsmanship and appearance.



Sith	Feb 8 2009, 04:38 PM Post #17
Monochrome memories and colourless melodies get too loud Posts: 4,343 Group: Former Staff Member #76,145 Joined: May 24, 2005	lightsilver Jan 17 2009, 03:46 AM functionality. It doesn't matter how good something is if you can't use it. That goes for anything. First make it work, then build on pleasantries. This.
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Leda	Feb 24 2009, 11:20 PM Post #18
cARpE dIEm Posts: 13,865 Group: Former Staff Member #194,930 Joined: July 21, 2006	I voted for Craftmanship/Appearance/Look. But as some others have stated, your poll selections are all important to design. I get where those of you who voted for Concept/Idea are coming from and I agree to a point. But in my own case, I find that while I sometimes have a good concept, I often lack the craftmanship to pull the idea off. Generally when I admire the work of others, the design has all these elements to it. It's clever or new but everything happening in the signature or theme/skin all work together and complement each other to make a pleasing whole.
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Adam	Feb 25 2009, 12:22 AM Post #19
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Tarshark	Feb 26 2009, 03:43 AM Post #20
loves Facebook. Posts: 658 Group: Members Member #14,176 Joined: May 23, 2004	Design? Like web design and such? Craftsmanship. The originality finds its way in naturally, but it doesn't really matter. "Design" infers trying for functionality, doesn't it? That's my answer for art. Design and originality are tied for second place, though. Edited by Tarshark, Feb 26 2009, 03:46 AM.



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