Chesky had walked up to one of the designers he’d most revered to tell him about this new business idea, only to have him immediately dismiss it as ridiculous (“I hope that’s not the only idea you’re working on” were his words).
“Over time, I came to the conclusion that designing an excellent user experience was as much about preventing negative experiences as facilitating positive ones.”
― Creative Selection: Inside Apple's Design Process During the Golden Age of Steve Jobs
― Creative Selection: Inside Apple's Design Process During the Golden Age of Steve Jobs
“fundamentally, experience precedes technical knowledge. We”
― The Inner Game of Tennis: The Classic Guide to the Mental Side of Peak Performance
― The Inner Game of Tennis: The Classic Guide to the Mental Side of Peak Performance
“Simplicity is a form of humility, and simplicity is a sign of true greatness. Meekness is a sign of humility, and meekness is a sign of true strength.”
― The Lombardi Rules: 26 Lessons from Vince Lombardi--The World's Greatest Coach
― The Lombardi Rules: 26 Lessons from Vince Lombardi--The World's Greatest Coach
“I PLUNGE TO MY DEATH”
― The Lightning Thief
― The Lightning Thief
“Taste is developing a refined sense of judgment and finding the balance that produces a pleasing and integrated whole.”
― Creative Selection: Inside Apple's Design Process During the Golden Age of Steve Jobs
― Creative Selection: Inside Apple's Design Process During the Golden Age of Steve Jobs
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