Quote by Edward Tufte
I do believe that there are some universal cognitive tasks that ar

I do believe that there are some universal cognitive tasks that are deep and profound – indeed, so deep and profound that it is worthwhile to understand them in order to design our displays in accord with those tasks. – Edward Tufte

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The commonality between science and art is in trying to see profoundly – to develop strategies of seeing and showing. – Edward Tufte

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The leading edge in evidence presentation is in science the leading edge in beauty is in high art. – Edward Tufte

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Design is a funny word. Some people think design means how it looks. But of course, if you dig deeper, its really how it works. – Steve Jobs

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Also note that invariably when we design something that can be used by those with disabilities, we often make it better for everyone. – Donald Norman

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I now add, farther, that the apostles argument is so far from proving it to be the duty of people to obey, and submit to, such rulers as act in contradiction to the public good, and so to the design of their office, that it proves the direct contrary. – Jonathan Mayhew

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To be able to design for the plus-sized consumer, for me, thats just beyond. Its a dream. – Khloe Kardashian

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