Comments on: The Importance of Design in Business http://particletree.com/features/the-importance-of-design-in-business/ Everyone needs a hug. Sat, 17 May 2008 04:06:01 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3 By: Andreas Stephan http://particletree.com/features/the-importance-of-design-in-business/#comment-22306 Andreas Stephan Tue, 11 Sep 2007 08:50:54 +0000 http://particletree.com/features/the-importance-of-design-in-business/#comment-22306 <p>Excellent article. There is a slight error in the ninety ninety rule though: It should be "“The first 90% of the code accounts for the first 10% of the development time..." as far is I remember ;)</p> Excellent article. There is a slight error in the ninety ninety rule though: It should be ““The first 90% of the code accounts for the first 10% of the development time…” as far is I remember ;)

]]> By: Stan Kirkwood http://particletree.com/features/the-importance-of-design-in-business/#comment-22152 Stan Kirkwood Wed, 29 Aug 2007 13:18:48 +0000 http://particletree.com/features/the-importance-of-design-in-business/#comment-22152 <p>I would like to take a slightly different angle on the content of your article. The reason why design is important in business is because "Design dictates performance". This is critical because nothing can out perform its design. Computers can only run so fast, cars have top speeds, planes can only fly so high,... Everything is enabled and constrained by its design. If there is a need to exceed the performance capabilities of the existing design then a redesign is in order. Now apply that to businesses. All businesses have an inherent design just like their products, services, applications and departments. And if you don't know what your design looks like you can not know the root cause of your performance problems. It is also important to note that all designs become obsolete. Odds are if your business is underperforming then your design needs to be updated.</p> I would like to take a slightly different angle on the content of your article. The reason why design is important in business is because “Design dictates performance”. This is critical because nothing can out perform its design. Computers can only run so fast, cars have top speeds, planes can only fly so high,… Everything is enabled and constrained by its design. If there is a need to exceed the performance capabilities of the existing design then a redesign is in order. Now apply that to businesses. All businesses have an inherent design just like their products, services, applications and departments. And if you don’t know what your design looks like you can not know the root cause of your performance problems. It is also important to note that all designs become obsolete. Odds are if your business is underperforming then your design needs to be updated.

]]> By: Design http://particletree.com/features/the-importance-of-design-in-business/#comment-22139 Design Sat, 25 Aug 2007 05:41:53 +0000 http://particletree.com/features/the-importance-of-design-in-business/#comment-22139 <p>I couldn't understand some parts of this article The Best Way To Start An The Importance of Design in Business Opportunity, but I guess I just need to check some more resources regarding this, because it sounds interesting.</p> I couldn’t understand some parts of this article The Best Way To Start An The Importance of Design in Business Opportunity, but I guess I just need to check some more resources regarding this, because it sounds interesting.

]]> By: Tor Løvskogen http://particletree.com/features/the-importance-of-design-in-business/#comment-22130 Tor Løvskogen Mon, 20 Aug 2007 09:00:21 +0000 http://particletree.com/features/the-importance-of-design-in-business/#comment-22130 <p>Really, really good article. Hits the nail right on spot. I found it very familiar when coding a crappy design, it just goes slower. You care more when the thing you create (code) looks beautiful.</p> Really, really good article. Hits the nail right on spot. I found it very familiar when coding a crappy design, it just goes slower. You care more when the thing you create (code) looks beautiful.

]]> By: Yorkali http://particletree.com/features/the-importance-of-design-in-business/#comment-22125 Yorkali Sun, 19 Aug 2007 11:29:17 +0000 http://particletree.com/features/the-importance-of-design-in-business/#comment-22125 <p>This is similar to why car companies release concept cars that may never see the light of day. it's a way to invigorate and light up the passions of the guy cranking widgets on the production line. Sweet article, keep it up!</p> This is similar to why car companies release concept cars that may never see the light of day. it’s a way to invigorate and light up the passions of the guy cranking widgets on the production line. Sweet article, keep it up!

]]> By: Dave Q http://particletree.com/features/the-importance-of-design-in-business/#comment-22118 Dave Q Sat, 18 Aug 2007 01:58:21 +0000 http://particletree.com/features/the-importance-of-design-in-business/#comment-22118 <p>Excellent post!</p> <p>This is so true. I've experienced this a lot (on both sides).</p> <p>With teams that I didn't convey the confidence-- it produced a shoddy work. They subliminally see through you (words, body language) that you don't expect much and it does happen.</p> <p>On the other hand, for teams I constantly motivated that they are world-class-- they exceeded expectation.</p> <p>So much heartache can be saved if only we learn this. Thanks for reminding to always raise the bar. :)</p> Excellent post!

This is so true. I’ve experienced this a lot (on both sides).

With teams that I didn’t convey the confidence— it produced a shoddy work. They subliminally see through you (words, body language) that you don’t expect much and it does happen.

On the other hand, for teams I constantly motivated that they are world-class— they exceeded expectation.

So much heartache can be saved if only we learn this. Thanks for reminding to always raise the bar. :)

]]> By: matthew Smith http://particletree.com/features/the-importance-of-design-in-business/#comment-22103 matthew Smith Wed, 15 Aug 2007 23:43:59 +0000 http://particletree.com/features/the-importance-of-design-in-business/#comment-22103 <p>Everyone needs a hug? Oki doke? Anyway. I think this article is what we need more of, in general, from everywhere. Thanks Chris. Unfortunately, you used so many links that I have now clogged my Thursday morning reading JUST with your resources! Next time be more considerate :)</p> <p>I've seen the effects of trying to design while coding up close and personal. Recently while redesigning <a href="http://squaredeye.com" rel="nofollow">Squaredeye.com</a> I ran into it big time. I didn't treat myself as a client, and the project suffered hugely.</p> <p>Thanks for keeping me on track.</p> Everyone needs a hug? Oki doke? Anyway. I think this article is what we need more of, in general, from everywhere. Thanks Chris. Unfortunately, you used so many links that I have now clogged my Thursday morning reading JUST with your resources! Next time be more considerate :)

I’ve seen the effects of trying to design while coding up close and personal. Recently while redesigning Squaredeye.com I ran into it big time. I didn’t treat myself as a client, and the project suffered hugely.

Thanks for keeping me on track.

]]> By: James http://particletree.com/features/the-importance-of-design-in-business/#comment-22101 James Wed, 15 Aug 2007 22:21:54 +0000 http://particletree.com/features/the-importance-of-design-in-business/#comment-22101 <p>Excellent post. Very insightful and well done.</p> Excellent post. Very insightful and well done.

]]> By: Anthony Kuhn http://particletree.com/features/the-importance-of-design-in-business/#comment-22099 Anthony Kuhn Wed, 15 Aug 2007 21:17:26 +0000 http://particletree.com/features/the-importance-of-design-in-business/#comment-22099 <p>Chris:</p> <p>Thanks for cheerleading the need for design to help fuel startups and businesses. In the end it's all about money, but the journey there has to be one worth taking...I cross-posted on your piece to http://blog.innovators-network.org The Innovators Network is a non-profit dedicated to bringing technology to startups, small businesses, non-profits, venture capitalists and intellectual property experts. Please visit us and help grown our community! I'll be looking to your posts for more entries that our readership might enjoy.</p> <p>Best wishes for continued success,</p> <p>Anthony Kuhn Innovators Network</p> Chris:

Thanks for cheerleading the need for design to help fuel startups and businesses. In the end it’s all about money, but the journey there has to be one worth taking…I cross-posted on your piece to http://blog.innovators-network.org The Innovators Network is a non-profit dedicated to bringing technology to startups, small businesses, non-profits, venture capitalists and intellectual property experts. Please visit us and help grown our community! I’ll be looking to your posts for more entries that our readership might enjoy.

Best wishes for continued success,

Anthony Kuhn Innovators Network

]]> By: Amine http://particletree.com/features/the-importance-of-design-in-business/#comment-22097 Amine Wed, 15 Aug 2007 16:45:55 +0000 http://particletree.com/features/the-importance-of-design-in-business/#comment-22097 <p>Really nice Article. Thanks!</p> Really nice Article. Thanks!

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