Gogh, Dirk van
[Editor];
Yee, Marina
[Editor];
Sonck, Christoph
[Editor];
Dietrich, Helena
[Editor];
Boto Ordoñez, María
[Editor];
Haentjens, Elien
[Editor]
Relational design
: het vormgeven van een emotionele band als katalysator voor duurzaamheid = Relational design : designing an emotional connection as a catalyst for sustainability
Description:
Themes such as global warming, sustainability and the circular economy dominate current affairs. In the world of design, too, not only young designers but also major houses are increasingly paying attention to the use of alternative, more sustainable materials and the end-of-life aspect of their products. While that is certainly a step in the right direction, this publication wants to go even further. Rather than focusing on the product itself, this book explores the emotional, irrational bond that users have with a piece of furniture or an object, and the way this relationship can be shaped. The aim is to design furniture that people can and want to use throughout their lives, based on the innovative parameters derived from this. This inspiration book is the result of a three-year project-based scientific research project initiated by Prof. Dirk van Gogh at the KASK in Ghent. On the basis of interviews with him and the other researchers - artist and fashion designer Marina Yee, interior architect Christophe Sonck, performance artist Helena Dietrich and biochemist María Boto Ordóñez - Elien Haentjens compiled the findings textually.