'Form follows function' - that has been misunderstood. Form and function should be one, joined in a spiritual union.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Form and function should unite spiritually rather than follow sequentially.
- In plain terms
- Design elements and purpose should work as one together.
- What can you take from it?
- True design integrates purpose and form seamlessly.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you balance form and function?
- What makes design successful?
Another view
Some designs require separate consideration of form and function.
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