I wish there is a program that does this for us.
When we design things, we have a set of parameters in our minds. There is the cost, function, sustainability, maintenance, style and other considerations. We use "Form" to express our ideas and change the landscape so that we can passively change people's lives. It's not direct, nor can people easily see the benefit in value and capital. Is the paradox in our profession a product of capitalism? We do simulations of different design solutions in our minds, and that's what makes it hard. Our brain is not that complex, and we have to consider less if we want to make progress in less time. By doing design, we are looking for a solution that solves the "problem" or creates other "problems." The question is, what do you want? Sometimes, designers are mere translator of a bad idea. Good design is always a reflection of good decision making. I think the design process starts from defining the problem. We can say the new Cleveland Public Square is a great design, but the fact that the city wants a unified public space is the driver of change, at least from the start. It's hard to say if a design is successful or not. People's opinions are largely subjective, although rating systems such as LEED and SITE are built to measure the sustainability aspect of our built environment. People sometimes like a place not based on how easy it is to navigate, or how sustainable it is, but how they feel when they are there. To me, to say how successful a place is designed, it's more like asking people what is the meaning of life; Is it the pursuit of happiness, or is it violence, power or dominance? What do you want from design? But first, what do you want from yourself?
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