It's been an exciting topic discussing design exploration. The most interesting part was doing it with a case study. Although it took quite some time, but it was worth the effort.
I'd like to conclude with this statement: make design exploration an integral part of your process, whether you are exploring variations or iterating on a single solution. Make sure that your exploration is always thoughtful and thorough to achieve the best possible solutions. Gather all the necessary information, consider the pros and cons, and assess trade-offs to support your decision-making.
In case you missed it, here are all the posts in the design exploration series:
Next, I'm taking another break from writing new content. I just arrived in Tilburg, a small city in the southern part of the Netherlands, yesterday. It’s freezing here for someone who has spent most of his life in an ever-sunny country. I'll be staying until my wife completes her studies.
My focus now shifts to my book over the next months. The book was meant to be quick and simple, but I've been adding various materials to it. Scope creep and perfectionism are real!
In the next series, I will focus more on the human skills that designers would benefit from in their jobs — often referred to as 'soft skills.' Here are some of the readings I've been using as references:
Leaders Eat Last: Why Some Teams Pull Together and Others Don't by Simon Sinek
The Culture Code: The Secrets of Highly Successful Groups by Daniel Coyle
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Finally, I wanted to say thank you for reading and supporting Design Buddy throughout this year. If you have any feedback or just want to say hi, hit me at hi@thebuddyman.com.
Cheers, and I’ll see you next year.