Design In My Own Terms

Design is the way something looks. Whether it is a dress, a portrait, a car, a computer, or a house, the appearance of these objects are considered designs. Design may come from inspiration most likely from a person's history or emotional feelings. Materials are also a big influence in a person's design as well as the fear of what others might think of their work. Other influences and inspirations may come from outer factors such as the economy or politics. With an idea comes a design.

Design does not need to have meaning, nor does it need to be aesthetically pleasing. It can be anything the creator wants it to be and they can simply call it their unique design. A design may or may not have a purpose and no one or everyone can benefit from the design. Realistically speaking, most of the time, designs are made to be functional to make better the world we live in. A car design may have both driver and passenger airbags but a different car design might have side airbags in the backseat as well as the front. Both designs are beneficial for the public safety but on different degrees. The color of the car is also part of the design. It does not provide a function but it can provide preferences for people who are looking to buy a certain colored car. In today's society, design with function sells. Only those who are wealthy enough are able to enjoy subjective design.