Design history blog

What do you understand by design?
A design is a concept of either an object, a process, or a system that is specific and, in most cases, detailed.
Design refers to something that is or has been intentionally created by a thinking agent, though it is sometimes used to refer to the nature of something..
Why is it important to learn about design history?
If you take the time to learn about design history, you can receive great insight into not just how these great designers visually designed, but also into their thoughts, philosophies, and methods of solving problems with design and why they made the specific design choices that they made throughout their career..
Generally speaking, it is the process of envisioning and planning the creation of objects, interactive systems, buildings, vehicles, etc.
It user-centered, i.e. users are at the heart of the design thinking approach.

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When did modern design start?

Modern design was first introduced in America by European immigrants who fled their totalitarian countries in search for a better life

This movement started during the 40s and gained international recognition in the 50s while continuing until the 90s

Construction, communication, and expression were the means that Humankind developed to evolve and thrive as individuals and later on, as a society

It’s by looking at design history, that we know how it was done

For that reason, it’s important to look back, reflect, and support it