The article discusses five common traps designers fall into when they focus on polished work too soon in the design process. It explores fears around showing rough drafts, addressing symptoms over root causes, and the importance of actionable feedback. With insights into psychological factors leading to these pitfalls, the article provides a four-step strategy to help designers refocus on their goals, reduce wasted time, and enhance productivity while maintaining the quality of their work.
Designers are frequently unaware that by focusing on perfecting details too early, they can hinder the problem-solving process, leading to wasted time and energy.
The psychological aspect of design leads many to believe that polished work is perceived as more professional, even when rough sketches could facilitate rapid feedback.
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