The most important part of design was not mentioned in this piece: requirements. The first step to any good design is a solid set of requirements which include

The most important part of design was not mentioned in this piece: requirements. The first step to any good design is a solid set of requirements which include things like responsibility, ethics, functionality and audience. Design is not fine art, it is applied art or craft as the author suggests. Crafting a chair requires a firm set of requirements, or the chair will fail to serve its purpose. The same can be said about any venture or engineering project. Start with a good set of requirements, and then iterate to a superior design for a successful product.