Great design is not democratic

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A quote from Edward Tufte:

“…If there is a well thought-out design standard, it should be followed. In practice, great design comes from great designers. That is empirically the case. If a great designer did a first-rate standard, that model should be followed. Great design is not democratic; it comes from great designers. If the standard is lousy, then develop another standard…

Edward Tufte, September 16, 2002

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