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WHY TASTE MATTERS MORE

carlbarenbrug.com2 min read

Summary from the TLDR Design newsletter

Taste—the cultivated ability to discern what matters—is more crucial than technical knowledge or experience, which can be learned or automated. While knowledge provides the "how" and experience brings efficiency, taste creates vision, distinction, and cohesive design with character. In an era where AI replicates knowledge efficiently, taste remains the scarce, irreplaceable quality that truly differentiates designers.