Survey on the social function of design The current debate should include culture once and for all, Design. In this survey raises some questions that can be discussed. I invite you to participate, whether or not professional, and I appreciate your answers to help clarify aspects of the role of design in the XXI century.
The concept of "good" as an introduction
In socioeconomics, are called "goods" to the products and services that meet needs, provide comfort or enjoyment to individuals. They are called "goods" because the level of utility and relationships between quality and price "are fine." Thus, the idea of \u200b\u200b"good" is related to the "value" (relative), in the sense just what is "good" for people.
The Frascara Jorge statement: "The design is concerned with the welfare of the people", the "well being" means "being good" with the goods it produces (or should lead) design.
That said, we should first ask whether, in fact, industrial design and graphic design, each for his side and together provide comfort or delight, and if they meet real needs of society. But the question must be concrete, ie, what kind of satisfaction are embodied in people, and by what means.
Second, if demand products and services meet the needs of the designer, comfort or pleasure, perhaps you may be asked to contribute to the promotion of education, citizenship, culture, knowledge, collaborate on projects of public interest or social responsibility.
is clear that the design has many facets that are of interest to designers, such as customer relations, conceptual and methodological problems, the technical and vocational training, etc. However, I think the most urgent of all is the design effects on society. The others are internal problems that concern the personal work of each designer. But its social function.
I think it's enlightening to explore these issues from major design disciplines: industrial and graphic to the extent that they help to shape our environment and make it more understandable and more usable.
Want to help?
From this position of positive self-criticism, I propose to reflect together on the real needs and possibilities of design in a postindustrial society and posbauhausiana that, in my opinion. Challenges and opportunities which need to think in terms of contribution to responsible action in the present moment and looking forward.
The opinion of all designers and non-designers, it is important for this survey, which aims to understand how the future of the profession should be repositioned to the new challenges of hypercomplex societies. How do we see today relations between individuals and the products they design for? How, through design, can contribute to a more caring and enlightened society? What are the areas of freedom of the designer, customers and the public? And what could be the design guidelines in the future? Here are some of the issues that might arise. But they are too large and complex for a survey of this kind, though still can be seen here, if desired.
Poll:
1. Are the products of industrial design (objects) a good or a public service?
What are specific cases or not?
2. Are graphic design products (messages) a good or service to the public?
What are specific cases or not?
3. If you use products and services (transportation, health, banking, etc..) Acquired by the utility or value of themselves, are the graphic design products of a good or a value in this sense?. Under what circumstances?. Why?
4. If non-durable industrial products (less than 6 months), semi (Between 6 months and 3 years) and long-lasting (more than 3 years), can apply these parameters to the graphics products?
Which of these are not lasting? Examples semi
What? Examples
What lasting? Examples
5. If among the industrial products are necessities (clothing, footwear, shelter) and non-essential (adornment, luxury), can we say the same of graphic design?
Essential "in graphic design? Examples
inessential "in graphic design? Examples
6. If there are industrial products widely consumed (functional or purely decorative) and other prestigious, is it the same graphic design products? "Extensive consumer
in graphic design? Examples
prestige do graphic design? Examples
7. Is it a graphics product is consumed as an industrial product?. Why?
8. Is it a graphics product is consumed as a service?. Why?
9. What kind of products are more suitable to operate and perform, and what more appropriate to convey information? Examples
10. Today not only design things and messages, but also processes, events, actions and strategies.
What do you think professionals should design them?
Do you think industrial designers and / or graphics should also work in this field?
11. Respond freely on whatever you want. She raises the issues that you find interesting to add to this initiative.
thank Besides your answers and comments, once the survey results will send you your e-mail.
SOURCE: © Joan Costa