Monday, April 8, 2013

Technology and Design

As our world moves from the natural to the vernacular, we find ourselves in a world where technology is an integral part of the design process. Technology impacts everything we have designed {unlike nature} with the knowledge we have acquired to that end {contrary to vernacular}, as it is deeply driven by engineering and invention.


Technology and design merge in architecture, products, ships, bridges, and so many other utilitarian things behind them like the gear inside a clock with its coordinated movements to the arrangement of digital sequences.


Technology is influenced by nature in the way a car is designed to go faster by the way it diverts the wind, planes are designed to hold more passengers but still glide through the sky smoothly, and cruise ships can be floating buildings that transport thousands of people across the sea.


In the case of all of these creations, aesthetics are not the first things on the designer's mind... it is actually performance. Aesthetics are a by products of the function, they are the second part of the creative process.

Have a great day!

19 comments:

  1. Technology most definitely affects design, process, and outcome. There is so much about technology that I love and intrigued by, especially all of the 3D concept designing I've been seeing.

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  2. When technology and design really come together, the outcome can be fantastic. Unfortunately design seems far too often to be seen as a "frivolous" afterthought... Interesting post :-) Have a good Monday xo

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  3. We tend to love technology even more when it's great designed, like Apple:) hope you're off to a great start of your week! xo Caroline

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  4. I have an obsession with aesthetics - LOVE these images! :)

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  5. Lovely post! I could get lost in pretty aesthetics

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  6. It makes you think about Steve Jobs' obsession with function and aesthetics - it can work only after a long process and if you're willing to invest in great materials!

    xoxo,
    Chic 'n Cheap Living

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  7. That second photo is really cool. Although my hubs actually works in the technology business, he has this weird love/hate relationship with technology. I think the more technology advances, the more it freaks him out, even though he is part of his own problem. :)

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  8. Oh how gorgeous,sweetie!
    xx
    B.
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  9. And, yes, we can't live without technology and design! Great post!

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  10. Splendid!
    Especially love the car.

    Have a great weekend.

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  11. Technology is an amazing thing!

    xo, Yi-chia
    Always Maylee

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  12. Love that you tackled the big form over function debate. Hope you are off to a wonderful new week Ellie!
    xo Mary Jo

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  13. I love this series of images, especially the first one.
    What a fantastic perspective!
    I hope you've had a wonderful beginning to your week.

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  14. Funny was just talking to a coworker åbout this subject and how technology and the use of computers has changed the way fabric and carpets are produced.

    Ali of

    www.dressingken.com

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  15. I am constantly amazed even today at how fast technology improves.

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  16. i could not agree more! i am fascinated and exremely passionate about architecture integrating with other aspects of life especially art! the most interesting results can occur!

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  17. its interesting to know its performance first
    xo
    MOSAMUSE

    www.MOSAMUSE.com

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  19. Love the pics. Sometimes even 'machines' and 'hard, cold' things can be beautiful.

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