Andrew Caldwell - Eagle, 1971 | Seattle Sculpture Park

Design Process

Monday, June 18, 2007

I have always been intrigued with the concept of process. Especially, Design Process. This morning I came across the following statement published by the Vitra Design Museum located in the SW corner of Germany near the Swiss border town of Basel.

The following describes Vitras "Views on Design."

"Design is the process through which nearly all objects are given a specific design and function - from cars to paper clips, from clothing up to chairs. Design means more than styling or giving shape to an object. Good design is a complex process in which the various, often contradictory requirements have to be fulfilled so objects can function in the desired manner. Design is only good when aesthetics, economics, durability, function, ecology and comfort come together to complement and harmonize with one another."