Why Are We So Obsessive?
As designers, we all know how obsessive we can be. How do we get our ideas and where do they come from? How does what we design shape the world and mark a place for us in the history of the world? Well, I Miss My Pencil, a new book put out by Chronicle Books and IDEO, delves into these obsessions and takes a look at what shaped, and shapes, our world.
Martin Bone and Kara Johnson, both of IDEO, have put together this work which shares their favorite objects and asks readers to get involved. For example, what will archaeologists 500 years from now say about our culture, our products, and our design?
These "experiments" are broken down into 3 sections: Aisthetika (senses); Punk Manufacturing; and Love and Fetish. They're all great sections and will give the reader pause and maybe bring about some reflection on what we do now.
I Miss My Pencil provokes new ways of thinking about the objects that make up and define our lives. Whether a pencil, a knife, a bottle or a cork, this book reminds us that each of these designs have a story. It's a great read for the intellectual in all of us.
A very interesting question. What will anthropologists, historians and archeologist's make of our society in the future?
That is of course assuming that out society still exists! What ever happens there views will be shaped by the society that they live in Which makes it very hard to predict there views.
Just wanted to say a big huge CONGRATS on the book! I look forward to reading it, and I love your blog and your column. Can't wait for the new blog