Quote by Herbert Simon

Everyone designs who devises courses of action aimed at changing existing situations into preferred ones.

Everyone designs who devises courses of action aimed at chan

Summary

This quote asserts that anyone who develops strategies or plans to modify current circumstances to achieve desired outcomes is involved in the process of designing. It implies that design is not limited to aesthetics or physical objects, but encompasses intentional actions taken to shape and improve different aspects of life. The quote emphasizes the wide-ranging nature of design, highlighting that it can be found in various fields and endeavors, from problem-solving and decision-making to problem-solving and decision-making. Overall, it sees design as a fundamental element in human behavior and the pursuit of progress.

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By Herbert Simon

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