Importance of Balancing Aesthetics and Functionality in Design
Design, much like art, captivates and communicates. However, when the scales tip too far towards aesthetics without considering functionality, it can lead to a significant disconnect in user experience. It’s easy to be seduced by visually stunning elements like vibrant colors and stylish fonts, but if these elements impede usability—making navigation difficult or information hard to read—the design fails its primary function.
To counteract this, designers need to prioritize the goals and objectives of the project from the start. Make sure that key information is not just present but also highlighted effectively, without being drowned out by excessive visual flair. This ensures that the user’s journey through a website or app is intuitive and clear. Tools like Luminar Neo can help in fine-tuning visuals without compromising the design’s functionality.
The Pitfall of Copying Designs
Originality sets great designers apart from the good ones. It’s alarming how often designs feel reminiscent of something we’ve already seen. This not only questions the authenticity of the design but also the creativity of the designer. Falling into the trap of replicating other popular designs can be detrimental to one’s professional growth.
To foster originality, it’s essential to engage in brainstorming, sketching, and experimenting with various styles and techniques. Understanding the brand’s unique identity and translating that into the design is crucial. Platforms like Envato Elements and graphicriver provide vast resources that can inspire creativity without leading to imitation.
Handling Feedback Constructively
Feedback can be a double-edged sword—it’s necessary for growth yet tough to accept. Resistance to feedback can be a major setback for a designer. Being overly defensive or dismissive about criticism only stifles potential improvement. Instead, viewing feedback as a constructive tool that highlights areas for enhancement can significantly improve design outcomes.
Engage actively in the iteration process, integrating feedback to refine and improve the design. Remember, design is not a static art but an evolving process that thrives on collaboration and adaptation.
Understanding Client Needs Accurately
Every design project starts with a client’s vision and expectations. Misinterpreting these can lead to designs that feel off-mark, leaving clients dissatisfied. This often stems from inadequate communication, assumptions, or insufficient research.
To truly capture what the client needs, listen actively and clarify doubts right from the start. Tools like Placeit can help visualize and draft preliminary designs to ensure alignment with the client’s vision. Additionally, maintaining a clear, continuous dialogue throughout the design process can prevent misunderstandings and result in a more faithful representation of the client’s requirements.
Each of these warning signs—overemphasis on aesthetics, copying designs, resistance to feedback, and misunderstanding client needs—point to common pitfalls that every designer might encounter. However, recognizing and addressing these early in your design process with tools like Dealjumbo for unique assets, can enhance both your skill set and your end products. Keep refining your approach, keep learning, and more importantly, keep designing with purpose.
Timestamps
0:00 Are You Designing Properly?
0:15 Warning Sign 1
1:30 Fixes
2:35 Case Study
3:44 Warning Sign 2
4:46 Fixes
5:36 Warning Sign 3
6:30 Fixes
7:26 Warning Sign 4
8:56 Fixes
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@tribal413
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@hp4985
April fools, if u exhibit these symptoms, you are the best graphic designer. People will be hesitant to hire you because your skills are too good
@stuart2151
Not sure if you stayed with your original video editor or got a new one (after your personal update vid), but I’m always blown away on how good the effects and transitions are
@CreativeLea
Ooooh look at us eager beavers!!! I'm a noob and taking notes
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@rafirajha9630
I Really apriciate what you are doing, actually your content is the best in this field !
I recommend to do a video or maybe a series of you designing something FROM A TO Z, explaining what are you doing, why are you doing that and to show us how you make solutions to the problems that come up while designing. A designer POV
@127.0.0
99th like 🙃
@h.h.4699
Bro we need more practical cases et advices… not only theory please ! but great job
@maerosss
I need a video for "warning signs you will never be a good designer" 😀
@Hadar360
Great information, thank you
@dvhughesdesign
Another informative video. Thanks!
"Intended" has a typo and highlighted it with an underline., however..
@rasamasala
Point 1 is so important. It was the first lesson ive ever learned when i got into this field.
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Thank you for Urdu
@colgiljnr
Here is a funny not so funny one. my last say 4 clients have not provided a brief, at all. Even after short preliminary discussions based around a brief and explicitly requesting one. How are you supposed to get one, and would you reject the job if the client wont take the time to provide you with a brief? It's really frustrating, especially when you need the work, but this first red flag has popped up.
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@disallusionment4449
As a student, I would love to hear an hour long lecture from you breaking down a brand identity design and explaining why and how everything works and how it was achieved…but I understand if short form videos are more profitable
@saisathya6274
I would admit that the final point is what I struggle with at times, but most of the time the client would give a requirement and even after brainstorming with the client whenever required they blame me that the final design is not something that they expected.
Situations like these make me think whether I am a good designer or not and makes me lose hope that I can improvise from my mistakes to become a better designer someday.
@just_justin6411
why are the english subs in hindi😪
@deanadamedge
So nice to have you back!
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@binichs4547
The good news: I don't need this video. The bad news: I already know I'm not a good designer…
But with every one of your videos I'm getting a µ better 😉 – so thank you!
@khair0
good artists copy, great artists steal. nothing is really original
@jdxaofficial
Very Informative 😊
@sotosayable
1:11 intended* typo. Sorry, just some of those tiny details.
Great video.
@niravparmar7856
i am a fan of this channel. you really make quality content and I have learnt a lot about a good design from here. I don't know why you are not getting many views as FluxAcademy or Juxtaposed 😐
@jasperdviper9446
PLEASE I have a question, lovely video editing btw. just want to know long long it took you to make this motion masterpiece?
@AndroidSpirit
“Overemphasis on aesthetics over function”?
In my day that common design pitfall was known as “form over function”.
Remember: KISS (keep it simple, stupid).
@robbyhanlon
To that last point, it might be helpful to provide multiple mood boards in the beginning. It helps get your head into the game by considering multiple different styles, but also you are able to communicate a direction to a client with very little actual work done. Essentially making sure you’re both on the same page before investing a ton of time in a deliverable that the client may think misses the mark.
@Terigena
I don't agree that the burger place website is a good example of not emphasising aesthetics over function. It doesn't seem to have a lot of function.
If I am a potential customer I'm going to visit the website to find out the answer to the following questions:
1. Where is this place?
2. Is it open right now? (If not; when?)
3. What's on the menu?
I would be less interested in the "playful humorous vibes" or cute cartoons of people juggling burgers. That's aesthetics, not function.