Design Ethos (Page 2)

The Design Ethos tag explores the fundamental philosophies, values, and guiding principles that shape design across various disciplines. From user-centred design and sustainability to minimalism and functionality, a strong design ethos influences aesthetics, usability, and impact. This tag delves into the moral, cultural, and conceptual frameworks that drive innovation in architecture, industrial design, graphic arts, and more. Whether examining historical movements like Bauhaus and Arts & Crafts or contemporary approaches in ethical and eco-conscious design, these posts highlight how philosophy translates into practice.

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View Essential Reading in Decorative Arts

Material Culture in the Social World — Tim Dant
The Design Encyclopedia — Mel Byars & Terence Riley
The Craftsman — Richard Sennett
The Classical Language of Architecture — John Summerson
Scandinavian Design (45th ed.) — Charlotte & Peter Fiell
A History of Interior Design — John Pile & Judith Gura
World History of Design, Vol. 2 — Victor Margolin
The Grammar of Ornament — Owen Jones
Decorative Arts: Style and Design from Classical to Contemporary — Judith Miller
The Penguin Dictionary of Decorative Arts — John Fleming & Hugh Honour

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Design Ethos (Page 2)