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What I Learned from My Biggest Design Failures

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Failures aren't setbacks—they're data points that guide better decisions.

The Project That Taught Me Everything

I once spent 40 hours on a design that the client rejected completely. Here's what I learned:

What Went Wrong

  1. I didn't ask enough questions upfront
  2. I assumed I knew what they wanted
  3. I fell in love with my first idea

What I Learned

  • Ask questions early and often - Don't assume
  • Show work in progress - Get feedback before going too far
  • Kill your darlings - Be ready to start over

The Takeaway

Every failure is a lesson. The key is to learn from it, not repeat it.

What's your biggest design failure? What did you learn?

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