Alan Cooper
1952
5
Quotes
Biography
Alan Cooper is a software designer and programmer known for his work in developing software interaction design methodologies. He is recognized as the 'Father of Visual Basic' for his pivotal role in creating the drag-and-drop design interface. Cooper is also the author of the influential book 'About Face: The Essentials of Interaction Design,' which has significantly contributed to the field of user experience design. His human-centric approach to design has influenced countless developers and designers worldwide.
Famous Quotes (5)
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Simplicity is not the goal. It is the by-product of a good idea and modest expectations.
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Designing without understanding what you're designing for is like playing tennis with your eyes shut.
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The goal of a designer is to listen, observe, understand, sympathize, empathize, synthesize, and glean insights that enable him or her to 'make the invisible visible.'
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It's not enough that we build products that function, that are understandable and usable; we also need to build products that bring joy and excitement, pleasure and fun, and, yes, beauty to people's lives.
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If you want to create successful products, you must balance the needs of the people who have the problem with the technology that you want to use to solve it.