Monday, February 20, 2012

The Aesthetics of Object Design

"Crafty" is practically a dirty word in critiques, and yet "craftsmanship" is positive.  We worship anything white, streamlined, and simple.


Muuto's Crushed Bowl

And objects that exemplify that streamlined aesthetic are certainly beautiful.  And I can't deny that kitschy objects made of yarn and hooks made of branches have started to repulse me, even with my deeply "crafty" roots.

But are we losing something with our beautiful, starkly white countertops, containers, and clocks? It seems a bit too easy.  You can powdercoat almost anything white and suddenly it looks like it belongs on a Scandinavian design site.

I don't know if this is bad.  I'm just putting it out there for consideration.

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