Dorst discusses the design and art as separate things. In Design, one has half of his goals determined by others since the designer is designing something for someone and is usually paid to do so. Certain guidelines are to be followed when designing for others. Artists, on the other hand do not necessarily have to have the goals of their artwork determined by others. For most of the time, they decide on everything because is is their artwork, and not to be made for somebody else. Dorst continues on to say that design and art is permeable, in that it is related and has a few things in common. I think that Dorst is correct in saying that artists and designers are similar in that both do produce art. Designers are artists too after all. When one stops limiting themselves and starts to think like another person, then they can start crossing over boundaries and make art that holds great potential.
- Artists and Designers are quite alike in various senses.
- Artists make most or all of their decisions and goals, whereas designers seem to have most of their goals decided for them.
- One an artist decides on set goals, it becomes similar to a design process of a designer.
- Designers quite often limit themselves and cannot unlock their full potential. The ones that do think outside of the box cross over into art.
"Art's Little Brother" - Rick Poyner
As the title suggests, arts little brother is design. Design seems to always come second to other types of art. In weekly reviews and such, design is rarely or never mentioned. It is as if design is not a serious subject and therefore cannot be talked about in depth the way art can. Art and design are in fact quite similar, they share many commonalities. However, there are people who agree and disagree on that issue. Design and art is a strong issue that has supporters from both sides. Norman Potter, author of "What is a Designer" clearly thinks that designers are not artists. He supports his statement with saying that designers works through and for others. Their decisions are partially made by others, and the ones made by themselves are based on others' expecations. An artist on the other hand, is free to do whatever they want as long as they are able to pursue and reach their vision and goal in the end. I personally thought that designers were artists this whole time. I have never truly looked into the issue and thought as to why I think what I think. After seeing what Potter wrote, I do see his point of view quite well. Designers design because it is their job and listening and following others' guidelines is what they need to do in order to do well. Furthermore, some designers themselves also argue that design and art differs. Sometimes they criticize others for crossing the line and making art.
Moreover, design is all over and seen in everyday life. Poyner mentions that most people these days do not even go near an art gallery but still see and appreciate some art because design is everywhere and design is very much similar to art. Design relies heavily on visuals and people appreciate it because visuals make up everything that we see and feel daily. He ends saying that to move onward, we all must have a better understanding that design can reach art's level and can possibly exceed it.
- Poyner speaks about various designers and artists who give their own opinions on design versus art.
- Design is everywhere and normal everyday people that appreciate it think of it as art.
- There are many issues as to if art and design are the same
- Design is not quite on the same level as art, but can reach that level and possibly surpass it.
- Design is described as a little brother to art, or inferior.
M/M Discussion - Michael Amzalag, Mathias Augustyniak
Done in an interview style, Amzalag and Augustyniak talk about how is is better to become a specialist and know one field of art perfectly. Only then can you start working on something with another specialist form a different field to create something interesting. They also address the issue that design is looked down upon when compared to art because it is inferior. This is proven to be true because of one incident where Amzalag and Augutyniak's names were erased off after having multiple artists complain that they did not do anything but design the invitation card to the art show. These two designers being interviewed think differently and are more open-minded of design versus art. Design can be as good as art, or even better. And some art can be bad too. They believe in an equality where designers can also work together with other specialists to create something more amazing.
- There should be equality, where specialists from different fields can work together.
- The two designers being interviewed work together with many different artists/designers.
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