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Blog List

[Design*Sponge] http://www.designspongeonline.com/

This blog is dedicated to home and product design. The mission of this blog is to offer its readers with reviews on certain products, stores, home makeovers, recipes, and much more helpful information. It even offers a scholarship to up-and-coming art and design students.


[Outlaw Design] http://www.outlawdesignblog.com/

Outlaw Design focuses on a variety of design; anything from painting a dirty car windshield to designing the ultimate home office is fair game. The blog offers the readers with a playful and entertaining approach to design. Danny Outlaw is the designer and primary contributor, who additionally uses the thoughts and ideas of many others make this site a success.


[Inhabitat] http://www.inhabitat.com/

The mission of Inhabitat is to support the future of design, track innovations in technology, and sustain architecture that is efficient and eco-friendly. The creators of this blog believe that good design is a balance between substance and style, and involves the user and experience, as well as the social context and impact of the object.

Mind Map: Design

Artist Video - http://www.hillmancurtis.com

Lawrence Weiner is a unique artist who believes in the philosophy that we are all part of the stream of life, but each individual is responsible for finding a place for themselves within culture. He attempts to make this connection possible by focusing on the generalities, rather than the specifics of a piece of work.

By using simple words and symbols, he is able to portray a message to the viewer who can determine their own interpretation. His philosophy on language is that each word is cultural, intellectual, and intelligent. He feels that Franklin Gothic Condensed is the best typeface for getting that message across. The goal of this conceptual form is to demonstate the power of language within art.

Design, Culture, and Language

Design: Discipline that is the foundation for making every object or system

Culture: Integration of knowledge, beliefs, behaviors, and values within a group of people

Language: Communication used for encoding information

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The concepts of design, culture, and language are all influenced by one another. One's culture primarily consists of the individual's background, past experiences, and upbringing. Therefore, it also dictates the language the individual will use to communicate amongst others in the group, as well as the style by which this language is spoken and/or used. Finally, both of these factors will change one's perception of design. The art of design truly is a talent that can be attained through hard work and discipline, which will serve as a strong foundation for the object or system to come.

WWII Propaganda

This popular poster entitled "We Can Do It!" by Howard Miller depicts Rosie the Riveter, who represents the movement during World War II in which women fulfilled the roles of military men who were away at war. At the time, this poster was used as a form of propaganda as it encouraged women to be strong and stand up for what they believe in. Rosie continues to be a feminist icon in the United States today, as women continue to gain more economic power. Personally, I have always enjoyed this particular piece because it reminds women that they should not feel inferior to men. Women have the strength and ability to do anything they put their minds to, whether that entails being a construction worker or a housewife. I believe that every woman can be inspired by the simple phrase..."We Can Do It!"

Design Quote

"Good design begins with honesty, asks tough questions, comes from collaboration and from trusting your intuition."

- Freeman Thomas

Freeman Thomas was an automobile designer who was involved with the design of the Volkswagon Beetle and Audi TT, as well as many others. He currently works as the director of the Ford Advanced Engineering Design Studio. I believe this quote sums up what good design is all about. First and foremost, honesty is the best policy in any design, whether it be an automobile or a work of art. An honest designer will gain trust and respect, not only from their audience, but from those they are in collaboration with on the project as well. The next step is to constantly question yourself throughout the design process, but be sure that this mediation does not turn to doubt. Trust your intuition, regardless of what outside influnences may say or believe. It is your idea, your design, and your plan. Keep it original, and perfect it as you go along.