What is DESIGN and INTERIOR DESIGN? true and false myths *
By Benny Ya'akobi
Many designers, design shows on TV, and other media sources, give the public wrong idea about design and especially about Interior Design.
Design is creation of a product that is intended to SERVE THE PURPOSES OF A CERTAIN CLIENT (or – a certain group of clients, like in industrial design). It is like a suit made by a tailor for a certain man: it has to look great and fits the occasion, but it has to be comfortable and durable too. It means that good interior design, among other kinds of designers, will pursue aesthetics but also functionality.
That's why it is impossible that TV shows prepare a "surprise" for the client, creating for him a design without asking or interviewing the client. Just to demonstrate the idea: BBC Prime, who has a few of those "surprising shows", made a survey among clients form previous shows, with the question: Have you saved the design which was made for you during the show. I wasn't surprised to learn than only a few kept the original design. WHY? Simply because it was done without consulting with them or considering their real needs. And also – DESIGN is not equal to ART. An artist can create freely. A designer is confined by the client needs and limitations (like price, of course).
Good interior designers are able to create indoor spaces that not only look good but also work well. That is, their designs suit the intended purpose of the room -- whether it’s an office, a reception area, a child’s playroom, or a beauty salon. Each of these spaces has its own purpose, from raising workers’ productivity to providing a safe place for children to play, and therefore, its own design requirements.
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*The writer has graduated "Bezalel" acadamy for art and design, Jerusalem, Israel, and has 26 years of experience in Interior Design. He owns "architect-online.com" website.
After finishing, take a look at that magnificent ID website: HGTV
By Benny Ya'akobi
Many designers, design shows on TV, and other media sources, give the public wrong idea about design and especially about Interior Design.
Design is creation of a product that is intended to SERVE THE PURPOSES OF A CERTAIN CLIENT (or – a certain group of clients, like in industrial design). It is like a suit made by a tailor for a certain man: it has to look great and fits the occasion, but it has to be comfortable and durable too. It means that good interior design, among other kinds of designers, will pursue aesthetics but also functionality.
That's why it is impossible that TV shows prepare a "surprise" for the client, creating for him a design without asking or interviewing the client. Just to demonstrate the idea: BBC Prime, who has a few of those "surprising shows", made a survey among clients form previous shows, with the question: Have you saved the design which was made for you during the show. I wasn't surprised to learn than only a few kept the original design. WHY? Simply because it was done without consulting with them or considering their real needs. And also – DESIGN is not equal to ART. An artist can create freely. A designer is confined by the client needs and limitations (like price, of course).
Good interior designers are able to create indoor spaces that not only look good but also work well. That is, their designs suit the intended purpose of the room -- whether it’s an office, a reception area, a child’s playroom, or a beauty salon. Each of these spaces has its own purpose, from raising workers’ productivity to providing a safe place for children to play, and therefore, its own design requirements.
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*The writer has graduated "Bezalel" acadamy for art and design, Jerusalem, Israel, and has 26 years of experience in Interior Design. He owns "architect-online.com" website.
After finishing, take a look at that magnificent ID website: HGTV
