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THE DESIGN PURITY TRAP & HOW TO ESCAPE IT

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Summary from the TLDR Design newsletter

The design purity trap is the belief that designers should be evaluated solely on their creative talents, ignoring the importance of communication and interpersonal skills. Success in design depends equally on relationships and talent, requiring designers to embrace the social aspects of the process rather than the fantasy of design purity.