No simple checklist could ever fully define what we mean by good design, but when we look at examples of it, we see that some essential elements tend to show up consistently.
By exploring these elements individually—and by thinking about design as not just a noun (the design) but also a verb (to design)—we can approach the abstract question of "What is design?" in a productive way. Drawing on what design is actually like in the real world helps us talk about what it could, and should, become.
Here are 10 essential elements or aspects of good design that transcend context, industry, and geography.
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Author: Tom Wujec and Bill O’Connor
