The Good Argument
Two words, good and design, both evoke ambiguous moral debate. The two words combined, good design, have been theorized to simply represent the opinions “of a particular elite at a…
The Influence of Ideal Beauty and Body Image from the Entertainment Industry
Over hundred years of advertising, the use of sex to sell in the entertainment industry influences the ideal body image and gender role for women in our society. This is…
Utopian Dreams: Failures and Successes
Designers have the ability to solve problems with their creations. One of these problems to solve is the betterment of the society they live in. The philosophical beliefs and ideas…
Exploitation for Consumption
John Millais was a talented artist who lived in the 1800s and was a main part of the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood. His early art included paintings that were eclectic, compelling, audacious…
Inherently Good Design
Throughout history and society, it has been a recurring element that those select few who bear specialized knowledge and skills regarding a specific subject hold the greatest power and influence…
“The Cultural Spread of Design”
At the turn of the 20th century, Glasgow was called the second city of the British Empire for its size and influence. Its location on the River Clyde made it…