Design Strategy vs. Design Vision: What's the Difference?


Design Strategy vs. Design Vision: What's the Difference?

by Jeff Humble


Dear Reader,

There's a rookie mistake that I see design strategists make over and over.

They think that a vision is a strategy. But vision and strategy are wildly different.

What's the difference, you say? Well, vision is more about where you want to be, while strategy is more about how to get there.

Why don't I show just show you? Check it out below:

Source, shared by Linus Mimetz in the Guild

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Until next week, give yourself a break. You've done enough for the week!

Jeff Humble
Designer & Co-Founder
The Fountain Institute

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