This article is translated from Donald Norman's "Act First, Do the Research Later." Think before you act, sounds like the right thing to do, doesn't it? Think clearly before designing. Yes, do some research, study more needs, users, scenarios, and then design. That sounds right, and that's why I (Donald Norman) challenge this stereotype. But do it first, think whatsapp database about it later, and sometimes it makes sense. In the real world of product development, time is always tight and budget is always limited. So many times it is impossible to design on the basis of research. "Yes," the product manager would say, "I know we should do some research first, but we whatsapp database don't have the time. We're way behind schedule. But for the next project, we'll do the research first, okay?" But This next time never happened. The next project is still time-critical. Actually, let me create a guideline.
We always educate others about the importance of doing research before going through the process of ideation, modeling, and iterative refinement. Most of us like this method, and so do I, and I teach it to others. But these dogmas become whatsapp database meaningless when reality dictates that we cannot. If we never have enough time to do research, why should we preach such an impractical approach? We need to adapt our approach to reality, not some high-sounding theory that can only be applied to an ideal world. We want to develop some flexible design strategies. Why Doing whatsapp database Research First Isn't So Necessary Below are five different arguments in favor of design-before-research in reality. First, the existence of good design does not come from research first.
Second, experienced designers already have a lot of knowledge from research. Third, research should be an uninterrupted job for a company, so there should be relative research results at all times. Fourth, and most contradictory, research may whatsapp database hinder creativity. Fifth, by the time the project starts and the team is established, it's too late to do the research. Product case studies without design studies First, we can simply take a look at the large number of existing products, many of which have not undergone design research, but are so whatsapp database perfectly logical, inspiring, and sought-after that design research is not necessarily necessary. Designers on paper may deliberately ignore these product examples, but ignoring them doesn't make them disappear.