Is Perfection Achievable in Graphic Design?

In the creative spaces, there exists a myth that the goal of a designer is to achieve perfection; A perfect sketch, a perfect design, and a perfect outcome are all goals that an artist strives to achieve. But the actual intention of a graphic designer should be a focus on quality, and not perfection. There is a clear difference in achieving perfection in your work versus challenging yourself with the quality of work that you create.

As a graphic designer, you may see yourself getting lost adding details to a project. You may decide to change a font, add or omit a color, or switch an image. You may do this even though you already achieved the initial goal you set for that project. However, if you asked an artist working on that same project, they would likely say that it is unfinished. “Is perfection achievable in graphic design,” as the inquired in this article? No, but quality is. Quality is much more valuable than attaining the “perfect” design. “Have no fear of perfection, you’ll never reach it.” -Salvador Dali, Spanish artist

As with many other aspects of life, the continuous quest for perfection might make you lose perspective. You must remember that it’s the substance, and the quality of the work that you produce, that is most valuable.