When I think of design, I usually think of a singular product. Design, to me, was the final poster, piece of furniture, or magazine layout. However, one lamp that I spotted at the ADI Design Museum last week began to change my mind.
Hidden towards the back of an exhibit, there was a whimsical pink-green-blue lamp and an accompanying sketch, clearly depicting the original idea for the lamp. I loved the winding, colorful design of the lamp but disliked the sketch at first: compared with the final outcome, it looked rough and pretty unappealing. However, I came to realize that the sketch is part of the design. Design, in this case, is not only the final lamp but all of the ideas and iterations in between as well. I am excited to continue looking for that process of design in our future activities!
Plus, additional designs I found pretty or useful at the museum below!
