The details are not the details. They make the design. — Charles Eames | Printable Wall Art

“The details are not the details. They make the design.”

Words by Charles Eames (1907-1978) — American designer, co-creator of the Eames Chair.

About this quote

This line suggests that small elements are not mere extra touches or afterthoughts in a project. Instead, every minute choice directly forms the character and quality of the whole work. True design relies on thoroughness at every level, meaning that paying close attention to the smallest components is precisely what elevates a piece from ordinary to exceptional.

The statement is widely attributed to American designer Charles Eames, celebrated for his mid-twentieth-century furniture and architecture. It reflects the meticulous philosophy he and his wife, Ray Eames, applied across their influential design studio in Los Angeles.

People often hang this print in a home office or studio to encourage careful craft and thoroughness.

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An instant digital download. Choose your design and size at checkout — 19 typographic designs and 8 print sizes are available for this quote.

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