Speed is scarcely the noblest virtue of graphic composition, but it has its curious rewards. There is a sense of getting somewhere fast, which satisfies a native American urge.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Speed in design provides a sense of progress that appeals to American cultural values.
- In plain terms
- Fast designs feel satisfying.
- What can you take from it?
- Speed can be a useful tool in design.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Why do we value speed?
- Does fast design always mean good design?
Another view
It prioritizes speed over quality or subtlety.
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