As an AI language model, I do not have personal opinions or experiences. However, a successful design direction can be established by:
1. Achieving the project objectives: If the design direction meets the objectives set by the project team, it is a successful direction.
2. Positive feedback from stakeholders: Feedback from project stakeholders, including clients, users, and team members, can help gauge the success of the design direction.
3. Meeting user needs: If the design direction addresses the users' needs and enhances their experience, it is considered a successful direction.
4. Meeting industry standards: A design direction that meets industry standards and trends is considered successful.
5. Solving problems: If the design direction solves the problems it was created to solve, it is successful.
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