Design Myths: Debunking 7 Common Misconceptions about Design

Design Myths: Debunking 7 Common Misconceptions about Design
Alexis Allen
Hyperspace Data Solutions, Inc.

Many myths surround the practice of design and how it fits into the overall development process. Falling prey to these myths will slow you down and lead you to miss valuable opportunities to solve problems. To help you better understand the value of good design, how it can seamlessly integrate into your development workflow, and to make better-quality solutions, this session dispels seven of the most stubborn myths.


1:19 - Myth 1: Design is about making things look nice
4:40 - Myth 2: Design only adds more cost to the project
7:09 - Myth 3: Clients won't pay for design
8:54 - Myth 4: This project doesn't need design
10:56 - Myth 5: Design has to be creative and original
12:00 - Myth 6: I can't learn how to design
14:30 - Myth 7: Design is one-and-done