When something's made in the smallest volume - as a one-off couture piece - or in large quantities, deep care is critical to determine authentic, successful design and, ultimately, manufacture.
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We shouldn't be afraid to fail- if we are not failing we are not pushing. 80% of the stuff in the studio is not going to work. If something is not good enough, stop doing it.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Embracing failure is essential for growth and creativity.
This quote emphasizes the importance of failure as a natural part of the creative process and striving for success. Jonathan Ive suggests that if we are not experiencing failure, we are likely not challenging ourselves or pushing our limits, and that it is okay to abandon ideas that do not meet standards of quality.
Themes
FailureSuccessCreativityPushing LimitsGrowth
In practice
Example use cases
In a motivational speech about innovation, one might reference this quote to encourage team members to take risks.
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