Q: Do you agree or disagree with the position that design is a result of “function x economy”? Do you think design today an ‘art’ or a ‘science’? Should it be one or the other, or can it be both?
A: After reading 'The First Machine Age in Europe," I would agree that the position of design is a result of 'function x economy" and I would argue that design today is still more of an 'science' than a art.' An mans mastery of mechanics, for functional use, brought about the machine age of today, with the numerous enhancements and development over the decades. The mechanical principles of mans creation of 'the machine' has brought wealth to many nations in Europe, as these principles are a value to society. Without design, the 'Machine Age' would have never occurred.
Aside from several aspects relating to the 'machine' I personally stand by my argument that design is still just a factor of science rather than an art. The definition of an 'artists' to me is somebody with the ability to create something with originality that does not need to be enhanced, while science is often a factor for 'development,' and what materials, electronics or any other aspects of design are needed to develop the project further. A scientific knowledge of a person is crucial for design development, as design is result of function x economy
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