Novelty and Variety

"Novelty and variety are important elements in the design of engaging work. Surprise and fun are a vital component of the design process, and they are important elements in engaging work as we'll. But too much of even a good thing is not always good. Routine often causes performance to deteriorate, and novelty and variety can serve as a motive force or a distraction. When used as motive forces, novelty and variety are relevant aspects of work design. When used to distract, they are the tools of entertainers rather than designers." Phil Schlechty

"We must envision education systems unlike any that have existed before and busy ourselves with the task of creating them." Phil Schlechty