Form follows function means you should start with the purpose or function first, then design the form to facilitate that function. The function leads and determines how something should be designed.
The 'form follows function' principle means always beginning with the purpose you need to serve before deciding on the shape or format. Whether designing products, content, or business systems, letting function lead prevents beautiful-but-useless outcomes.
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Form Follows Function — Start With Purpose, Then Design
Form follows function means you should start with the purpose or function first, then design the form to facilitate that function. The function leads and determines how something should be designed.