Why Most Design Principles Fail
06 March 2026
Many design principles are really statements of values. Values describe what a team believes. Principles guide decisions. Values express intent. Principles help teams decide what to do.
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How Many Design Principles Should a Team Have?
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Some organisations publish long lists of design principles, while others use only a few. In practice, effective sets of principles tend to remain small.
The Difference Between Rules and Principles
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Understanding how principles help with decision making starts with understanding how they differ from rules. Rules remove choice, principles guide choice.
Design Principles vs. The Principles of Design
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Design principles and the principles of design aren't the same. Learn the difference, decision-making tools vs visual fundamentals, and why it matters.