Just enough design by Taku Satoh #Hodohodo
found interesting statement that highlighting future-proofing aspect on design:
โFor every undertaking, we must think through what we need to do now and implement it on behalf of the futureโ.
page 73
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This is applicable to all elements that we build for ourself (not only building which is the place, it also roading which is the movement space). What happens to us? We build fast and cheaper permanent elements, in return to the less quality?
We used to care about beautiful architecture.
Luckily, designer Thomas Heatherwick still does. He is on a quest to make the world less boring with great insights into how to innovate, create, and humanize.
Listen to our full conversation: https://t.co/wtSOHot0Fi
Streets are not static. They are public spaces that -with political will- can change in accordance with our needs.
~Amsterdam, Van Ostadestraat (1979-2017)
(๐ธ Stadsarchief and @dutch_ish)
56% of Dutch cyclists are women. Why?
The mobility networks benefit all types of trips: to school, shops, friends, etc. They physically separate bike lanes, calm traffic and prioritize public transport on roads and rails. #InternationalWomensDay#IWD2021
https://t.co/GiB0zPBf1K
01. Foundational City.
Rome resilience: openess multicultural empire, decentralized administrative system that integrated secondary cities in governance and defense, respected local cultures, cultivating the inclusive principles.
Imagination is more valuable than knowledge. For knowledge is limited to all we now know and understand. While imagination embraces the entire universe - and all there ever will be to know and understand.
#Einstein#imagination#quoteoftheday
#13 Choose Chaos.
Chaos is humus for leaps of the imagination. Chaos knocks you off balance and opens doors to concept you never knew were possible.
Image: painting x his studio
#bookrecommendation#thinklikeadesigner#dontactlikeone
#12 Most advanced, yet acceptable.
The philosophy behind "Streamlined" products by Raymond Loewy. In every one of his designs he sought to strike just the right balance between the familiar and the unknown.
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