I have a strong sense that every project is an invention, which is not a word I hear being used in architecture courses.
Thomas HeatherwickRead
I try to be a positive person, but I'm also always looking and wondering, 'Maybe this could be done differently.' As soon as your mind is in a critical mode, you're halfway through designing; as soon as you start thinking about whether something could be better, you're already halfway through a solution.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Being positive is important, but questioning the status quo can lead to improvement.
This quote emphasizes the balance between maintaining a positive outlook and being critical of existing methods. By adopting a mindset that is open to improvement and questioning current practices, one can progress toward innovative solutions and enhance design processes.
Themes
PositivityCritiqueDesignImprovementSolution
In practice
Example use cases
During a team meeting, I might share this quote to encourage innovative thinking.
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