But I'm not sure if I want all critical writing to be "solid" however. I'm also interested in more experimental, imaginative approaches to writing that take risks with form and language. — the Atlantic
Steven Heller recently had a chance to talk with Alice Twemlow, co-founder of the MFA Design Criticism program at the School of Visual Arts. They touched on the benefits that come from learning to write critically about design and her belief that there is a need more and better writing by experts in the field.
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Decent short interview. I agree there should be more discussion about design - all design, and not just the "I like" , "I dont like" responses typical in design blogs. Alice should read Archinect.
I don't like those who like what i don't and like those who like what i like. if you don't like what i like i don't like you and if you like what i like i still might not like you because in the past you didn't like what i liked. i like, you like, we all like, liking the like. likewise, if they like what we don't like we must not like them as they don't like us for what we like. otherwise you can like all you like and if i don't like one of them i don't like you. like it or not, i don't have to like you even you like me and we both like ice cream. i don't like that building because it has got lights i don't like and the other building i like got many likes from the people i like. i like that architect because she also likes ice cream flavor her friend likes and a strawberry unites us all and lemon separates. now i like to hike.
i like this and i hope you like it too;
Must one have an "eye" to critique design?
Yes. And this doesn't get talked about much because it's to do with taste, a notoriously prickly subject, encompassing issues of class, social, economic and cultural capital, and identity. I do think you can learn to see, however. It takes hard work and application, in seeking to discern what makes something culturally significant or beautiful. The best method is to tail someone who you believe to have a great eye and try to see things as they do. More important than the eye, perhaps, is the nose. Having a nose for a good story and being ready to capture it is absolutely key.
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