The day I became a better designer was the day I started looking outside the design industry for inspiration. It was the day I started reading books about philosophy, psychology, art or science.
The Day You Became A Better Designer
Tobias van Schneider
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I cannot agree more fully, although I do still leaven my explorations with perspectives and input from others in the design field for balance. But yes, the outside world is far more important in my view as well.