Design is not just what it looks like and feels like. Design… — Steve Jobs | Printable Wall Art

“Design is not just what it looks like and feels like. Design is how it works.”

Words by Steve Jobs (1955-2011) — Co-founder of Apple, pioneer of personal computing.

About this quote

True design goes far beyond aesthetics and surface charm. While visual appeal matters, a product's real beauty lies in its function, usability, and purpose. Good design shapes how smoothly something fits into daily life, solving real problems rather than simply decorating them. Jobs emphasises that form and function are inseparable, placing utility at the very heart of the creative process.

Steve Jobs said this during an interview with Rob Walker for The New York Times Magazine in 2003. He was discussing the philosophy behind Apple products and the iPod in particular.

People often hang this print in a home office or studio to encourage practical, functional thinking.

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