In dark and divided times, we all know how beautiful spaces can lift our spirits and bring us together. Why then should public spaces experienced by thousands of people a day be typically devoid of the kind of warmth and expression we value in our homes, favourite restaurants or local galleries?
Why should public spaces be typically devoid of the kind of warmth and expression we value in our homes, favourite restaurants or local galleries?
Well, things are changing in the wake of designers challenging the idea of a choice between form and function when it comes to public spaces. Trailblazing projects such as Yinka Ilori’s unmistakably frivolous projects such as ‘flamboyance of flamingo’ playground, splashes a myriad of colour and pattern across a Dagenham public park to create a unique destination celebrating playfulness in all its forms.
Following a cultural backlash to the homogenisation of logos due to the digitisation of typography and the sterilising forces of globalisation, we are craving originality and variety in the world around us. Studies show the consumer tastemakers that are Gen-Z have the greatest leaning towards eclectic and experimental design styles – the exact opposite of the aesthetics borne from a culture of standardisation. In true reactionary style, The society obsessed with automation and convenience is craving humanity more than ever.
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