A dialectical view of the use of design tools
Rather than rejecting modern tools such as Figma, Grug Design proposes the principle of "functionality can be used". This position stems from the observation of the alienation of tools: when designers spend 20% time creating and 80% time learning new features, the tools themselves have become obstacles.
Key usage guidelines include:
- Core functions are prioritized: Vector editing, hierarchical management sufficient for 90% requirements
- Plug-in moderation: each new plug-in needs to be validated for its input-output ratio
- Versions are stable: Avoiding adaptation costs associated with frequent updates
Adobe's research shows that designers actually use only the features of Photoshop 17%.The Grug philosophy suggests creating a personal list of tools and, like primitive people choosing stone tools, retaining only a few core features that are most handy.
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