What a good seque from the discussion of museum catalogs -- yes -- let's ask "what is good design?" What's so good about it ?
Peter Hall wrote: "my contention is that every object is an argument of some sort, and its strength or weakness as an argument is a good guide to its value." And - yet, how is the Martin C.A.M. logo a better argument than the logo being using by the museum in 2009 ? It might better identify the museum as a place that recognizes visual distinction -- but what if we prefer the museum to be a place that attracts a lot more visitors ? I have to laugh when William thrashes the "suited salesmen in the inside office". The failing auto industry makes such a easy target, but how is his educational industry any different ? BTW -- one of the links on the page goes to: http://www.metropolismag.com/story/20090318/empty-promise ..which is a nice discussion of the beauty found in contemporary Japanese product design. ____________________________________________________________ Be there without being there. Click now for great video conferencing solutions! http://thirdpartyoffers.netzero.net/TGL2231/fc/BLSrjnxPnB7E4I8bhbw6poG9cwkIGu jgQ7kdGguzan0veN30aeYUw4zLRYU/
