extending things to other parts of the world.
what if the world were all the same? what if we all had the same clothing, the same food, the same furniture? its obviously boring. this is why it is important to have globalization - the extension of things to other parts of the world. in the united states, we are a culture of diversity. across the world, that obviously expands. but why does this matter? what are the advantages to this diverse world? lots of things. but when it comes to design, i would say main advantages would be inspiration, community, and healthier solutions. a prime example on how one product has changed over thousands of years, but has been bounced around the world into what it has become today, is paint. history of magnificent paint.
wow, lead is banned in house paint, but not in traffic paint.
we all know there is an abundant amount of furniture and fixture styles. you can find something you might find in the united states here. or an ethnic indian style here. one of my favorite styles is scandinavian here or see below
also, many people know about the ph artichoke pendant design in 1958, and is now popularized throughout industrialized countries.
everything is connected. one design is inspiration for another, then for another, etc. it is important we learn about new designs so we can broaden our knowledge and design "better". its important to know what is out there so as interior designers, we are capable of designing "correctly" and in the most effective way.
