Art vs. Design
- At June 5, 2009
- By ken
- In art / design
On Thursday morning @376matt and I were meeting for breakfast and this topic came up, Art vs Design. I thought it apt to twitter and discuss.
We as a creative staff occasionally feel the need to define these two things and draw a distinction between them. What I was looking for was a good quote / mantra to post and live by. This is the discussion you guys put out there.
@scopley
while both require sound aesthetics, design has the extra function of communicating subjective/objective content clearly
form vs. function…both share these elements, in art, function only can = propaganda; in design, form only, can = missed purpose
@megodbike
With a camera I am an artist… with a keyboard and mouse I am a designer
@jfuhlbruck
art is a presentation, maybe not to be understood just observed. Design is a tool, functionality where clear communication is key.
@jonack
Art and Design hold hands, bad art often is bad design
@GQmacguy
I like to think that it is Art + Design. I think my opinions on that will fill more than 140 characters…
@farneman
design art is expression to create emotion. design is communication to create action. traditionally. the lines are blurry though.
@timscholz
used to think there was diff between art & design. starting to realize that when done right a good design is art
@Jtsternberg
art = madness; design = method to the madness. Both are necessary!
@kbolton
pondering @avclub’s art vs design discussion question….and life….
@376matt
…art is a communication from the artist, design is the communication of the purpose
@chriswhill
artists create, designers arrange
@JoshuaFleming
Design is Art with a process. Art is a design with no said process. What do you think?
@NealPrinceArch
being in architecture, that poses a very good thought.
or rather provokes some good thought. Art as the aesthetic and design as the function? Maybe?
@chrissmith4
design to me is planning out how you want things to look & art is the finished project.
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jgar
art is creativity and whim, while design is function and application
Kjell
I love this conversation.
The big difference I see is that with art the end point may be different for anyone who takes in the artwork. Each persons view of the art is different, therefore the work takes on different meanings to different people.
Design on the other hand is meant to lead people to a specific place, thought, or emotion.
We design videos that move people to a certain emotion, or communicate certain facts.
We design posters and banners that persuade people to follow us.
We design speeches to convert people to our way of thinking.
Art begs questions.
Art inspires free thought.
Art is a conversation.
Art can pose a question without the need to answer itself. Design MUST answer the question.
There’s far too little true art
Kelly Rodes
Good design is art. If you don’t understand the key elements of design, how can you call yourself an artist? Regardless of your media (painting, photography, ceramics, computer graphics, etc) each artist is trying to convey a message. I don’t think it is a question of functionality because much sculpture, which is one of the many art medias, is not only functional but full of design, if it is good art. That could raise the question, what is good art? Just because you like something, it does not mean it is good art. A painting can be hideous, but still work visually because its composition and design elements are being used correctly. There is a reason why interior “designers” have to take basic “art” classes. If you don’t get why a piece or art works, it is awfully hard to be a designer.