Victor Papanek Quotes

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“Advertising design, in persuading people to buy things they don`t need, with money they don`t have, in order to impress others who don`t care, is probably the phoniest field in existence today.”
― Victor Papanek, Design for the Real World: Human Ecology and Social Change

Victor Papanek: The Green Imperative: Ecology and Ethics in Design and Architecture

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With 162 illustrations, 39 in colour

This work asserts the belief that the power of design can influence a more responsible approach to our threatened environment. It shows how everyone, from those at the forefront of design to the consumers, can contribute to the well-being of the planet through an awareness of design and technology. The book explores a more spiritually-satisfying approach to design – designing for need, not greed. It also includes examples from all areas of design, from packaging and product design to large-scale architecture. Practical advice and checklists for the consumer on selecting and buying, using and re-using is also featured.

On This Day: February 2

1909
Italian writer Marinetti (1876–1944) publishes Futurist Manifest in Paris.

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Filippo Tommaso Marinetti. Source: Wikipedia (uploaded by Coldcreation). Click to enlarge.