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Design Competition! My Experience — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 05:18:17 +0000

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By: Steven Bradley

Steven Bradley — Mon, 09 Aug 2010 05:52:01 +0000

You probably know I agree with you Erick.

I think where commodity comes in though is that if enough clients in general think of design that way then the business of design can be commoditized for most. I say most, because I think there will always be some that will see the value in good design and so the best designers will never become commodities.

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Sun, 08 Aug 2010 20:58:14 +0000

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By: Erick Cardoza

Erick Cardoza — Thu, 05 Aug 2010 20:14:50 +0000

My opinion is that design and creativity will never be a commodity. Though it is true that there are solutions that are results of designers and creative individuals solving problems that have commonalities to a number of problems which have been made into “Re-sellable Templates” It is also true that they will never fully solve the specific requirements of every single problem faced by the people who want communicate effectively and successfully. Every problem is unique, even when there are commonalities, so unique ideas and solutions are required to complement them.

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By: Steven Bradley

Steven Bradley — Mon, 02 Aug 2010 06:20:42 +0000

True. Most people seem to equate design solely with aesthetics. Aesthetics are certainly part of design and on some projects can even be the most important part of a design, but design is more than aesthetics.

I expect crowdsourcing to grow too. I do think the better designers will always stand out to those who appreciate design though.

By: Steven Bradley

Steven Bradley — Mon, 02 Aug 2010 06:18:38 +0000

Thanks Claudia. I like your quote. I guess many people don’t really appreciate good design, though in their defense when design is done well it’s often unnoticed. It just works.

By: Steven Bradley

Steven Bradley — Mon, 02 Aug 2010 06:17:12 +0000

Thanks ptamaro. I’m glad you enjoyed the post.

By: Steven Bradley

Steven Bradley — Mon, 02 Aug 2010 06:16:23 +0000

I don’t see design itself as a commodity, but rather the business of design that can become a commodity. Might be a subtle distinction, but it’s how I see it.

True about apples and organic apples. Maybe that’s a better way to look at it. Design can be a commodity to many, but there will always be some who see it as more and we can help them see it as more by highlighting what we do different and better.