Design

= ** DESIGN ** is “utility enhanced by signficance.” = - John Heskett of the School of Design, Hong Kong Polytechnic University

Gordon MacKenzie, “Creative Paradox” for Hallmark Cards asks Kindergarten and First grade students how many of them are artists. What percent raises their hands? In third grade? In sixth grade? 1. “Design has become Democratized.” (Daniel Pink)

2. “You need to differentiate or you cannot survive.” (Anne Arsenio, design director for GM)

3. Everyday objects are becoming an expression of individuality, not just acquired for function.

4. Specific aesthetic design has been shown to impact emotion and action. (Daniel Pink)

5. “Developing the ability to consciously select designs that connect with our emotions should help us populate our lives with meaningful, satisfying objects and not just more stuff.” (Daniel Pink)

6. Even if the students, teachers, and educational approach remains the same, improving a school’s physical environment could increase test scores by as much as 11%. (Daniel Pink) = = =Nina's Garden for Childen:= = Our Meaningful Designs: =