Embracing Timeless Design Principles in Tech-Integrated Spaces
Ken Wilkinson
Founder & CEO of Layer 10 | Board President, Trailhead Community | Public Speaker, Panelist & Event Emcee
As we take a brief pause this Christmas season, it's an opportune time to reflect on the core philosophies that guide our work at Layer 10.
In the realm of integrating technology into the built environment, striking a harmonious balance between functionality, aesthetics, and user experience is a nuanced art. Our steadfast commitment to a design-first, human-centric, product-agnostic approach finds a fitting alignment with the legendary Dieter Rams' Ten Principles for Good Design. Let's unwrap these timeless principles and explore how they resonate with Layer 10's vision.
Aligning Dieter Rams' Principles with Layer 10's Vision
1. Good Design is Innovative
At Layer 10, innovation is the heartbeat of our approach. We are dedicated to pioneering solutions that anticipate and fulfill the evolving needs of our clients and the end-users of the spaces we enhance.
2. Good Design Makes a Product Useful
Our product-agnostic stance allows us to focus on technology that is purposeful and enriches the human experience, transcending the allure of mere novelty.
3. Good Design is Aesthetic
We believe in the power of aesthetic appeal to uplift and transform human interactions within a space, making each technological integration not just functional but also visually striking.
4. Good Design Makes a Product Understandable
Clarity and intuitiveness are key. We design environments where technology is accessible and easily understood, ensuring a smooth user journey.
5. Good Design is Unobtrusive
Our designs advocate for technology as an enhancer, not a disruptor. We integrate solutions that seamlessly blend into the environment, becoming apparent only when they add value.
6. Good Design is Honest
Integrity is paramount. Our commitment to a product-agnostic approach ensures that our recommendations are always aligned with your best interests, not swayed by affiliations.
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7. Good Design is Long-lasting
The spaces we help curate are designed for longevity, both aesthetically and functionally, ensuring enduring relevance and utility.
8. Good Design is Thorough Down to the Last Detail
We pay meticulous attention to detail, from the initial planning stages to the final touches, ensuring a cohesive and well-orchestrated outcome.
9. Good Design is Environmentally-Friendly
Sustainability is a cornerstone of our approach. We prioritize solutions that are kind to the planet, integrating eco-conscious practices into our design process.
10. Good Design is as Little Design as Possible
In alignment with our philosophy of unobtrusiveness, we champion simplicity and efficacy, embodying the ethos of 'less, but better'.
As we embrace the festive spirit, it's enlightening to see how the principles set forth by a design visionary like Dieter Rams so beautifully dovetail with our mission at Layer 10. It reinforces our belief that great design, whether in product development or in creating tech-integrated spaces, should always prioritize the human experience, functionality, and sustainability.
As we look forward to the New Year, let's carry these principles forward, continuing to create spaces that aren't just technologically advanced but are also deeply human, environmentally responsible, and aesthetically pleasing.
Wishing you a new year brimming with innovation.
Until next year,
Ken at Layer 10
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1 年Thanks for this post Ken Wilkinson. There are a couple of considerations. The first would be the need for empathetic user research prior to design to make sure the design process (ie problem solving) addresses real user problems. The second issue is a conflicting view on tech as is it relates to timeless design. While the concept of tech is essential and timeless, specific tech solutions are anything but timeless because tech is advancing almost by the minute. A tech solution that might seem appropriate and timely during design by the time the project is completed the tech solution is most likely already dated. As I noted in one of my earlier posts, for me timeless design is solely based in getting the most basic fundamentals right. Buildings that were built 30 years ago are considered relevant today not because of what finishes or tech they employed. They are still viable because of, in the case of office buildings as an example, good floor plates and cores.