On 4 May 2009, at 16:23, Alan Salmoni wrote:
When it comes to designing, is anyone here greatly influenced by
things outside of what we normally design? By this, I mean primarily
any particular artists or movements (eg, minimalism, abstract,
Picasso etc) If so, how did your design change? Or does music play a
role? We've discussed what music we listen to when working but I
sometimes find that listening to particular types of music influences
the mood of my designs. For example, listening to Mark Hollis' solo
album inspires a stark look, but this gets richer with David Sylvian,
and more 'out there' (rock and roll!) when listening to the
Stereophonics.
[snip]
Depending on your definitions.... I get a lot of inspiration from
physical architecture. Walking and working in really nicely designed
buildings is wonderful, life affirming experience. The opposite...
well... isn't.
Bad buildings make me feel bad. Good buildings make me feel good. I
try and remember that when I'm building software. What I do can affect
how somebody feels. It can make or ruin somebody's day.
I also remember that being respected and winning awards doesn't
necessarily make for good design. For example, while I think Coventry
Cathedral is a wonderful building, having worked in some of Basil
Spence's other creations.... while they look nice... not nice to be in
9-5.
Adrian
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