10
My sister said my new dress design was too simple for a formal event.
She pointed out the plain silk and said it needed 'something more' so I added a beaded neckline from a vintage pattern book. The extra detail actually made the whole piece feel balanced and finished, not overdone. Has anyone else had a simple critique totally fix a design you were stuck on?
3 comments
Log in to join the discussion
Log In3 Comments
the_dylan2mo ago
Wasn't there a quote about how a single detail can complete a whole design?
3
the_anna2mo ago
I remember reading about how the curve on a Coca-Cola bottle was the key detail that made the whole design work. It's a tiny thing, but it made the bottle feel so much better in your hand. That's the kind of finishing touch you're talking about, @the_dylan. It makes me wonder what other everyday designs have that one perfect little detail.
6
thead4415d ago
The way that curve sits right where your fingers naturally wrap around the bottle is what makes it genius, @the_anna. It reminds me of the little indent on a stapler that lets you press down without your thumb slipping. Or the click on a good pen cap that tells you it's fully closed. Those tiny details feel like secrets the designer left for you to discover. What other everyday things have that hidden perfect touch you've noticed?
1