Done? Or designed?
Let’s compare using two examples
1 min readJan 14, 2020
Speed limit pavement markings
Done
Print ‘20 mph’ and affix to pavement
Designed
Print large enough to be seen. Skew the artwork to accommodate visibility at a severe angle — common for all drivers.
Pantry shelves
Done
Measure to account for enough space between top and bottom shelf for tallest item to fit.
Designed
Add 4–6 inches to account for the over-reaching motion commonly used when placing that item back on the shelf.