A case against boring designs
Briefly

"And it's not so much about determining the best functionality of sitting, which would be the main purpose of having a chair. Rather, according to art historian Agata Toromanoff, some chairs are made to explore new manufacturing methods or apply certain techniques. Other chairs 'serve as a rite of passage,' like credentials for an audience. These chair designers are none other than architects and industrial designers. Though they may not necessarily have furniture design expertise, many of them do it anyway as a form of personal expression."
"Lastly, a chair should be appealing enough to invite a person to sit on it. Beauty, comfort, and delight are some emotions when it comes to chairs."
Read at Medium
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