My work is not about 'form follows function,' but 'form follows beauty' or, even better, 'form follows feminine.'
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker prioritizes beauty and feminine qualities over strict functionalism in design.
- In plain terms
- I value beauty and feminine form more than just function.
- What can you take from it?
- Prioritize beauty and form over strict utility.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Should function always follow form?
- What defines beauty?
Another view
It dismisses functional requirements which are often essential.
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