eh...this is probably a semantics thing. I don't think we disagree :) On Thu, Jun 18, 2009 at 12:20 PM, Vishal Iyer <[email protected]> wrote:
> Design decisions should always consider business models (agree). That does > not make business models a part of design. On the contrary, design is a part > of the business model. > > > On Thu, Jun 18, 2009 at 12:15 PM, Todd Zaki Warfel > <[email protected]>wrote: > >> >> On Jun 18, 2009, at 8:19 AM, Vishal Iyer wrote: >> >> Business model is most definitely *not* a part of design (...) >> >> >> If you think business model isn't part of the Design, you're kidding >> yourself. Great design considers the business model, how you make money, how >> you lose money. Without it, your design will ultimately fail. Design >> decisions should always consider the business model. It's fundamental. >> >> Design is more than just making things look pretty, people. Design is a >> holistic process. >> >> >> Cheers! >> >> Todd Zaki Warfel >> Principal Design Researcher >> Messagefirst | Designing Information. Beautifully. >> ---------------------------------- >> *Contact Info* >> Voice: (215) 825-7423 Email: [email protected] >> AIM: [email protected] >> Blog: http://toddwarfel.com <http://toddwarfel/> >> Twitter: zakiwarfel >> ---------------------------------- >> In theory, theory and practice are the same. >> In practice, they are not. >> >> ________________________________________________________________ Welcome to the Interaction Design Association (IxDA)! To post to this list ....... [email protected] Unsubscribe ................ http://www.ixda.org/unsubscribe List Guidelines ............ http://www.ixda.org/guidelines List Help .................. http://www.ixda.org/help
