Design Trend: Connectedness
Can you tell I was really intrigued by the Edelkoort/Moss discussion? Ok, I think this is my last reflection…. Li Edelkoort suggested that where you come from as a child influences your choices in the form of rememberances from your past. People desire to relate to other things and people. She observed this more intensely after 9-11, where people’s systems of beliefs were jilted. There seemed to be a revival of interest in representational design and narration. The Paul Loebach Tabe shown here depicts some sort of family or togetherness. Edelkoort forecasts themes of rootedness, authenticity, interaction and participation. She also noted the blending of the old and new which could be extended to the old and young as in familial relationships that skip a generation – a resurgence of close relationships between Grandparents and their Grandchildren.
