"Any designer" is a bit of an overstatement, but your point about being open is true. Designers at the caliber you speak of rely on, and can articulate, their

"Any designer" is a bit of an overstatement, but your point about being open is true. Designers at the caliber you speak of rely on, and can articulate, their (timeless) fundamental principles more than your average designer, who heavily relies on their moment in time where their work is relevant before fading into obscurity.