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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One of the hallmarks of the team is this sense of looking to be wrong. It's the inquisitiveness, and sense of exploration. It's about being excited to be wrong, because then you've discovered something new.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Embracing mistakes leads to discovery and growth.
This quote by Jonathan Ive emphasizes the importance of having an inquisitive mindset and the willingness to be wrong. Rather than fearing mistakes, a successful team views them as opportunities for exploration and discovery, fostering an environment where creativity and innovation can thrive.
Themes
TeamInquisitivenessExplorationWrongDiscovery
In practice
Example use cases
In a team meeting about project improvements, one might say, 'As Jonathan Ive noted, we should view our setbacks as opportunities to discover something new.'
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