Some designers are so unique that they leave a lasting impression on our society. They change the way we see design and their contributions have the power to change the way society looks at itself. Many cannot be compared to each other , they have different disciplines, have different takes on the world of design and usually have nothing in common, other than the act of designing.
However, I have come across two designers that have stuck me as similar enough to compare. Le Corbusier and Frank Lloyd Wright lived in different times and societies yet they came to similar conclusions about design in society.
While Le Corbusier took to writings about the architecture of the modern world and using words to support his designs Wright let his work speak for itself. I find it most interesting that these two designers found that the only way to be good designers was to design everything. Yes, very controlling personalities but still brilliant designers. Wright is famous for telling clients that he would only build them a home if he was allowed to design everything within that home. From the chairs to the window treatments, it is all Wright. Corbusier also designed furniture, which he used in the homes he designed.
What we can gain from these two, as designers is that we can do it all. We are unique in our abilities to see change and not be influenced by the current trends. As we strive to be different from those around us we should not forget that we don’t just work in one area. There are no rules saying we can’t design a house from floor plan to monogram typeface on the powder room towels. We may specialize in one area like fashion or interior architecture but if design is everything then designers can do everything!
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