“All designed tools and objects are sort of extensions of human abilities, and they do tend to make life richer for us. But, an awful lot of designs, especially in this country, make life a lot more inconvenient. I'm thinking, for instance, of high-fidelity units that have so many switches and toggles and buttons and things that they confuse most people.”
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Victor Papanek
Victor Papanek was a prominent design theorist and critic active in the second half of the 20th century. His work focused on design ethics and sustainable design, which had a profound impact on the design community. more
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