There is an increasing awareness of the interrelatedness of things. We are becoming less prone to accept an immediate solution without questioning its larger implications.
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We are not peddlers of the fashionable. We believe that good design defies fashion, is truly innovative, eminently sensible, yet a source of inspiration to those who have the pleasure of living with it.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Good design transcends trends and serves as a source of inspiration and practicality.
Arthur Erickson emphasizes that true design should not merely follow fleeting trends but should instead represent innovation and sensibility. Good design has the power to inspire and enhance the experiences of those who use it, making it timeless rather than simply fashionable.
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DesignInnovationInspirationFashionPracticality
In practice
Example use cases
In a presentation on the importance of sustainable architecture, you could quote this to emphasize the lasting value of good design.
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