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I love how good design is invisible, and poor design is noticeable

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I love how good design is invisible, and poor design is noticeable

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Having a seamless experience is very hard to create. I would like to learn the underlying principles of what makes good design good across all media.

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Everything humans modify has design elements. Unfortunately, not every human is aware of the impact of their design on others. I sometimes wish I could design everything around me, including cities, roads, buildings, homes, appliances, furniture. I wish I could make things look more beautiful, simpler, more useable, age nicely, propagate calm and confidence. I look at the most mundane objects and wonder about the thought processes the designers went through for either having great lapses in judgement for a poorly designed product, or triumphing where others have failed. That's what excites me about design.
Ezzat

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no one is going to read this lol - Callan Hughes

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Design is a way to create the world you want to see and live in. I thoroughly enjoy seeing my ideas go from abstract to concrete and see the smiles on people's faces when they see it.
I am obsessed with colours. They make my day better.
.M.

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Creative solutions that meet functional requirements (efficient and effective) with beautiful form (aesthetic) and are sustainable (financial, materials, and longevity) - BS

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What excites me about design... is the opportunity to create something that I am proud of. No matter the end result, having an input on the design is a process that gets my creative juices flowing and sparks a passionate response. 

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What excites me about design... is the opportunity to create something that I am proud of. No matter the end result, having an input on the design is a process that gets my creative juices flowing and sparks a passionate response. 

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N.T

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What excites me about design is the prospect of developing a solution to an issue faced by individuals and/or groups. Design can be a passive way of intervening and enhancing the lives of individuals or on a community/social level. GB :)

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I get excited about design because of it's potential to impact lives and inspire creativity, joy and play :)

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I'm in a really unique industry, something alot of people don't get much exposure too and its presenting me with a great oppurtuninty to contribute to product design.
Personally I fell, function trumps form, and that form should support and enhance function.
AV

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What excites me about design is how intergrated it is into our everyday lives and the forward thinking it provokes to create solutions to sometimes quite abstract problems. -KC

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I like how design allows for creative problem solving, as well as subtle and unsubtle reinforcement of branding, ideas and the ability to guide people through a journey. BM

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Design is everywhere - from graphic design, to engineering design, to architectural design - it's all around us! It excites me as it gives me a platform to be creative and enables me to push boundaries to think outside the box. - LC

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Living in a constantly changing world SL

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I changed jobs recently to let me work in an area that focuses more on creativity, as i found my previous role was too monotonous and not letting me expand horizons in areas of my life that iwanted to focus on.I was finding that i as overlooking the simple and complex intricacies of life and wanted to shift my mind towards understanding and appreciating the designs all around us.

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What excites me about design are the possibilities. It has so many applications across so many fields that we can see more and more uses/applications for it as we learn more. EL

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What excites me about design are the possibilities. It has so many applications across so many fields that we can see more and more uses/applications for it as we learn more. EL

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There is beauty and design everywhere. It's a matter of perception. JT

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It amazes me how constant our engagement is with thoughtful design. Almost every interaction we have with an interface or object has been thoroughly thought out by teams of people behind these products. It continually excites me to evaluate and investigate what makes a product work well or what makes them fail.
JH

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I always wanted to do something along the lines of design because for me, key elements of design can make a huge difference to the space in which one is standing in, how they feel about it and connect to this space is applied through the elements of design.

MMR

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is it's ability to make a positive impact on a person's life and the way they view and interact with the world, themselves and others.
ET

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Design is everywhere: your home decor, your work presentation and even the meals you make.
It is also a way we can express ourselves, our mood, our preference and our view of world.

MW

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Good design is the difference maker in whether new and emerging technology succeeds or fails. The connection between how the user interacts and the technology is often overlooked by engineers, and as someone working in tech the chance to improve the work I do, from a design perspective, is exciting.
PL

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How something can communicate (or not) - when the form so clearly explains the function, yet at other times can be a complete puzzle as to its intended purpose.
SS

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To inspire people through creative means. Inspiration can lead to change/challenge in the way that people see, think and act.

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I love the social aspect of being able to create something that people can either be inspired by or look at in a positive light. As well as the satisfaction you get, as the designer, to be able to connect and respond to those who see the work.
E

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Design excites me because it is about creating a certain experience for the user. Designers can generate interest which can be expected and/or unexpected in our everchanging world - DY

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is it's ability to communicate at a glace. It is  everywhere and crucial to the success of a product. Well designed products are able to increase efficiency, functionality and the overall experience for the end user.
QW

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What excites me about design?

It allows for the creation of new elements to solve various problems in society. This creative paradigm is such a fascinating thing to explore! - M.Y

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deign  is something new soo still learning and still so interesting , design is just everywhere I see its on the keyboard I write on right now and the screen thats full of colors infront of me its something soo simple but can be explained in depth if you see it correctly

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deign  is something new soo still learning and still so interesting , design is just everywhere I see its on the keyboard I write on right now and the screen thats full of colors infront of me its something soo simple but can be explained in depth if you see it correctly

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Is how you can create a matter of things that serve different purposes and the process of it all.

LH

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being creative and the ease well designed thing can give
J

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The ability to create visually appealing communications using different elements of design

HH

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What excites me about design is the ability to add value and shape the experience that people have of a product or service.

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is finding solutions for a problem or need. I think of creative and innovative ways to meet a brief and see it as some sort of challenge. Everything around us is created/designed and I am a keen observer of everything from packaging, magazines to how an everyday object we use in our daily lives is designed and what is great about it or what could be improved in the future.

LVZ

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What Excites me about design is its power to make the viewer feel, think and see in certain ways.

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...is the joy and utility brought about by well design products. A favourite product design of mine is the iMac G4 from 2002, pictured above.

T.C.

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Is the impact that 'good' and 'bad' design can have on daily lives irrespective of profession, work, age, state of health or wellbeing and independence. It is the potential to be in a position explore, (by myself or with a team) how to make small changes an everyday 'utensil' that will enhance experiences of functionality, independence and pleasurable aesthetics that can be accessed for a reasonable cost. i.e. those who are left handed or those who have reduced fine motor skills. CM

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I like design because it allows me to be creative and solve problems - al

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I love the fact that there isn't one singular approach to take about design, and the lack of a blueprint provides for the opportunity to express one's own thoughts without prejudice or fear of being judged. Constantly evolving, always changing with the environment, keeping with the times.

ME

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the ability to communicate an idea or a concept in a way that connects with others, and potentially sparks some sort of reaction and response

SI

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I really love the mix of craft and utility in design. Striking the balance between beauty and clarity while also serving the needs of the consumer is a wonderful problem to find a solution for.
CG

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I find it exciting when you take a moment as an individual or as a group to tease and flesh out all sorts of ideas - not just stopping at the first thing that works.

Really exploring and giving the mind a chance to come up with something unusual or interesting

BM

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I have been involved in design and art as my partner is a computer graphic designer and my daughter is an artist. Design excites me as there is endless way to create design for different purposes. Sometimes it just needs a bit more of attention to detail to make it look right.
By looking at designs of similar products, sharing ideas and ask questions and feedback, we can keep creating better design and improve it to solve problems.

MN

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Personally, what excites me about design are the innovative nature, creative and problem solving aspects.
The innovative nature offers us difference experiences and ideas, and then we can incorpate our own creativity / imagination into the problem solving process and come up with a useful & efficient solution to the world.
M. H

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What excites me about design is the ability to express one's self. It's an outlet to translate who you are into a visual display that other people can appreciate.

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What excites me about design is the ability to express one's self. It's an outlet to translate who you are into a visual display that other people can appreciate.

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A well designed thing/object/app interaction can bring a little piece of joy to someone on a daily basis. It makes the art more appreciated when it can be used on a daily basis to do something. I'm excited to learn the process behind design.

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Design's impact on the world - on the choices we make throughout our days and our lives - is what I find most exciting about it. Of course, it can be used for good (say, your bank automates your subscription billing and turns a hassle into something frictionless) or bad (say, a designer employing dark patterns to trick you out of cancelling your subscription). But either way, there's real power in design.

I really like Nudge, a popular economics (as in, "pop economics") book about "choice architecture" - basically, how deliberate design decisions can prompt behavioural changes (often at a largely subconscious level). I think the book does a good job of showing that "design thinking" can be applied in imaginative and interesting ways in many unusual contexts. - WB

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What excites me about design is that to explore how design interact with human life and the process of human mental process. I would like to learn how to convert our thoughts to real things or useful tools to our life.

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What excites me about design is the endless possibilities and meanings behind any one design. All while creating something that didn’t exist before and finding inspiration in everything around us.

AM

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What excites me about design is the functionality and creativity of communicating ideas. Sometimes it is easier to deliver and engage with the ideas and solutions in a visual format. Furthermore, the ideas created can be surprising and unimaginable. MH

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The ability to communicate an idea or feeling in a way that speaks to the soul.

Apoorv P.

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I feel like I am a person who loves to think laterally. I love creating things and admiring good design. I understand that communication of ideas is integral to design, and learning that communication piece is something that I am looking forward to the most. B.

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When I use a product or go through a process and it's such a great experience I know someone's put a lot of thought to design this, this sense of appreciation can come from something as small as a really good nail clipper to having a meal at the Ikea cafeteria. Being able to provide these experiences are what excites me about design. - TN

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What excites me about Design is how it plays a integral role in improving our everyday lives whether that be a physical tangible product or a service.

I'm keen to learn how to apply the design thinking process in my current role and projects.

E.S

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What excites me about design?
To know how the ideas can be transformed into something usable and helpful (and ideally to be able to transform it on my own)
KS

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I think the cool thing about design is that it plays a part in everyone's daily life. We are making decisions that impact design but do we actually know? Not necessarily. I am exicited to learn more about design theory and thinking. JS

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I want to know what goes into the processes and systems of design. It's something that can help turn an idea into a movement or an everyday tool into something synonymous with it's application. It also looks fun as hell

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Design has the power to change the way that things work, what people understand about things and how they approach it - it can be used to educate, inform or inspire people. BG

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Design is, at its core, about practically solving problems and I really enjoy that
JT

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I like how design involves taking a step-back and reviewing what actually matters instead of immediately going into solution-mode. Often times, I may come across an app or existing piece of technology and feel like it solves all the problems that I needed it to, and that just feels nice. It'll be exciting to learn the processes that can enable such an experience. AX

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Everyone can identify bad design whereas good design often slips under the radar - it's exciting that subtle design choices can have a big impact
CD

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What excites me about design

What excites me about design is colour, structure, aesthetics.  I want to learn to create better visually appealing designs.

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the opportunity to make people's lives better by really understanding their needs and applying that to form a solution. I get to do a little bit of this in consulting but would love to explore more human-centred design approaches and work.

I'm especially keen to learn and practise the principles of design aesthetics and ideation methods this semester.
- LL

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What exictes be about design is the creativity from different minds and the innovation out there to create and connect with people.

A.S

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The chance to create a whole experience rather than just ticking off a box that something you needed or wanted now exists.
I'm really looking forward to challenging some perceptions in program and policy design - CS.

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It brings interest and innovation to our world,  stimulates the senses and reflects the diversity that exists (across populations, times, traditions, innovation) CM

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Definitely the power it has to help communicate more than just information. It can change someone's emotion and make an impact on people. I like that it can also help learners visualise what they are learning. It can also help learners to retain information as they may associate certain topics with certain shapes, lines, colours or textures.

JH

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I see a connection between life and creation. Things are alive when they create and grow. Design to me, is a way of tapping in to that energy of creation, a way in which we become the creator. - F.P

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Well, the opportunity to bring what you can visualise within you into reality. Through whatever means possible, could be a combination of sound, visual, colours or monochrome, typography, hard or soft surfaces, paintings or photography, even sculpturing of an item. An evaluation of something existing today, and or a new be-spoke item. Laying down your interpretation, thoughts and feelings into form, whatever that will be to you…………….BB

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Hello, for me design is the opportunity to make something better. Design is everywhere we look - and the best part is being able to break it down and understand how something was created and why it was created. I enjoy the process of creative exploration and coming up with ideas that will help improve the objective. I have worked as a Graphic Designer for a while now and I've lost touch with the roots of design, so I'd like to explore it again and find my inner creative once more.

SP

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I feel design is difficult to do well in any facet and often taken for granted. I'm excited to take a step inwards to really understand design and how I can add these concepts to my own thinking and work.

HP

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Just basing it off week 1 content in design aesthetics, design elicits emotions so good design literally brings joy. Beyond that, being able to produce good designs means that my ideas and messages can be delivered to their full potential.
AW

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It excites me to improve my design thinking process to solve any issue I come across, as well as learning to express in different ways.
RL

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Being able to show information in a way that makes it easier to digest.

ET

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I love the emotional response I have when I see a design that moves me in some way. That excites me. I want to study and understand better something that elicits such passionate responses from deep within me.
LY

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Allows someone to express their thoughts and feelings through what can be an unspoken medium - they can unleash their inner extrovert :)
Practically, it can also help transcend languages to help users traverse something such as a website by simple intuitive design. Simplicity and multi-use of the functional design of spaces, places and objects is exciting when it fulfils multiple purposes.
HB

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I work in Banking Technology and I'm challenged all the time to present complex information into engaging presentations. I would like to further uplift my design capabilities from this course.
EH

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I've been using visuals to communicate ideas  and build knowledge,  in a field where the written word is king for nearly 20 years. It excites me to see people engage with design  quicker than my contemporaries who are verbose use words.

GN

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I'm a business analyst and very often solving problems is my thing.

But what I love about design is elegant simple solutions that look and feel beautiful. By 'feel' I mean usability - it just works. It's simple and elegant to use. By 'look', I mean it stops you and makes you a little bit envious of who designed it to be so beautiful. I'm thinking the colour, the shape, the choice of material, the texture, the longevity etc.

I'm also a fan of 'slow design'. Is that a term? To me it's designing things to last for a long time. Both in usage and looks. The opposite of fast furniture, fast clothing etc.

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What excites me most about design is that you can create a mood. Walking into a room designed for relaxation is a felt experience that is made possible by design.
E.W.

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Design is one of the great communication tools. It enables and facilitates communication with different audience through varies channel/media. It opens my eyes and widen how I think and explore.
AL

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What excites me about design is the endless ideas and opportunities through a large variety of materials. DT 

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What excites me about design is the endless ideas and opportunities through a large variety of materials. DT 

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The potential to make a change in the world -  to make things more beautiful, useful, sustainable and impactful. EA

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It provides an opportunity to collaboratively work together to co-create ways to solve problems.

JP

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The creative process of taking ideas and turning them into interesting and innovative products, services, events, etc.

DS

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Being able to take ideas and develop them creatively into cool and innovative final products.

DS

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I have a deep appreciation for visual media, art and aesthetics - especially relating to nature and landscapes. I'm interested in exploring how design conveys information, ideas and emotions and would like to eventually apply my understanding practically through some form of digital design work, such as UX, infographics or website development.
CB

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What I would consider a good design for sitting in a public space versus ten benches or no seating at all.

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The reasons below are why I am excited about design, good design thinking improves quality of life.

Design thinking is an excellent tool that codifies variables and relationships into processes that help individuals and collections of individuals reach their objectives when creating or iterating on systems, products and more. Objectives such as increasing user engagement, ease of use, cost reduction both economically and ecologically are but a few examples of objectives of good design thinking. Design thinking is useful for creators and consumers. -SR

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My initial desire to study design is the love I have for beautiful and insightful data visualisation. My daily activities at work involve the development of various data visualisation. I need to develop my skills in this area.

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Understanding why certain designs are considered 'good' and 'bad' in different peoples perspectives and how to differentiate logically how to utilise different design approaches.
- WC

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The reason why design excites me is knowing that people around the world is seeing your “Creative Piece”, using it and interacting with it. - TS

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What excites me about design is how dynamic and limitless the term 'design' is, as a concept, process, and the actual practice and outcome of it. It can mean a lot of things to different people - to some, it's beautiful aesthetics, to others, it's a way of communication, to others still, it's problem solving, innovation, creativity...the list goes on. I love that I can say I "design", meaning that I adopt all those things as part of what I do - that's what makes me really excited..."What is it that I'll do today?"
- L.O.

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Design excites me as it is a way to creatively express yourself, express a feeling or an idea, and engage with others. I am excited by aesthetic beauty and anything visually interesting. Types of design that excite me include interior and landscape, event, and floral design. I love the atmosphere a design can create. KM

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Design is literally everywhere in the world, from the groceries we buy to the stores lay out. Design is a form of communication, and is what we use to make decisions and express ourselves.
K.G

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what excites me about design is creating visually appealing designs and using different patterns and modern architecture

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Design is a powerful tool. It can be used to sell or promote not only physical products but also ways of thinking. Understanding how to interpret and create functional and aesthetic designs is an exciting prospect and I want to learn how to put my ideas onto paper. TL

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To learn the capacity to appreciate the story behind each creation we interact with... and possibly, extend it.
FW.

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I get the most excited about how much impact design has on a successful solution. There are always so many many options, and a disciplined process helps to identify and pursue the best one.
SF

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Design for me is less excitement and more problem solving. The core purpose are being able to use a creative methods and apply them to difficult tasks, in order to fulfill the demands and requirements from people.
HH

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Being able to solve problems, and that there are many different ways to do so.
- D.L

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The thing that excites me about design is the fact that there are endless possibilities to create something new. Finding ways to innovate and create something which can serve the purpose it was supposed to I think is very important and should be the main purpose of design.
ZTA