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QUALITY IS A TRAP

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Summary from the TLDR Design newsletter

Discussions about "quality" in design often resurface online but tend to be vague, subjective, and ultimately unproductive, as the term is slippery and context-dependent. Rather than chasing a nebulous ideal of quality, designers should focus on clear, actionable principles like usability, accessibility, performance, and user needs—areas that offer tangible value and measurable outcomes.