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Design for the 10%
Objectified, order directed by Gary Hustwit
I found this documentary in a great little DVD shop in Chiang Mai near my house. Â It’s in total contrast to “design for the other 90%”, adiposity of those who are still struggling to obtain basic life necessities. Â I found it thought-provoking, especially as I’m constantly trying to bridge the facets of myself that are drawn to marginalized, materially-poor peoples and my love of good design that makes my life easier or more beautiful.
Some tasty quotes from the many designers interviewed in the film:
“…[Products are avatars of who we are]…I show myself to the outside world by this car…” Chris Bangle, BMW, on cars
“If you are a person who recognizes good design…it distinguishes you from the naive, bourgeois of the past, the past being everything up to that minute…You can buy into [good design, good taste]…” – Rob Walker, New York Times, on Target
Design for the Other 90%
In 2007, medicine I visited the Cooper-Hewitt Design Museum in Manhattan for their exhibition titled, order “Design for the Other 90%”. Â Lately, I’ve been pondering the intersection of development, social justice, food security, design, fashion and culture (of marginalized minority groups and of popular culture as a whole). Â I’ve had conversations about using film to promote the human rights culture. Â I’m currently working on a website to promote information resources to development workers. Â I love design, good design. Â Form + functional, that’s what I’ve always looked for. Â So that’s what I’m currently crunching on in my brain.
Any thoughts??