[Sigia-l] Human-Centered Design 99% bad

[Alexander Johannesen]

Anne Miller <amiller at humanfactors.uq.edu.au> wrote:
> No. I'm saying that possibilities inherent in the design of a phone book
> allow it to be used as a monitor stand.

But what the heck is "design", then? What you're saying is pretty
close to the randomness of nature; a bit of rock falls of a cliff,
smashes to the ground and provides a perfect picnic table. Where's the
*design*?

> If it only served the intent of the designer, it would be an expression of
> the designer and best displayed in an art gallery. Good luck!

Maybe it is in order to ask what "design" is meant to be?


Alex
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