But his views are widely contested, and since we have to start somewhere, we must aim for an understanding that acknowledges history and the diversity of global thought and culture. The Greek philosopher Plato believed that art is essentially a reflection of what is real. The quest to define art is steeped in centuries of debate. Philosophers like Plato have debated the meaning of art and the definition of design for centuries. What is this belief rooted in? A philosophical understanding of art. My position is this: Great design is first and foremost art. The insistence on a distinction between art and design has been like a constant, low-grade fever that’s bothered me for the last 15 years - first through my industrial design training, then during a fine arts graduate degree, and on into my career in branding and illustration.
Whenever I share my views, the backlash comes quick and fierce, but I remain unmoved by the counter-arguments (good luck, Miklos). I’ve been to talks, read books, spoken with colleagues, and taken classes determined to establish the irreconcilable differences between art and design. Let’s be clear - I’m aware of how unpopular my position is, especially among my design peers. Gentlemen, touch gloves and go to your corners. With our contestants in the ring, it’s time for the debate to begin. Miklos Philips, a Lead UX/Product Designer takes the position that art and design may intersect, but they are distinctly different fields. Micah Bowers is a brand designer and illustrator who believes that art encompasses many creative disciplines, design being one, and therefore design is art. What’s really going on here? Why have art and design been pitted against each other, and why are designers so adamant that design cannot be art? These questions are the starting point for an occasionally heated but thoughtful conversation between designers Micah Bowers and Miklos Philips. Lines are drawn, battle flags are raised, and productive dialogue becomes impossible. artist discussion often deteriorates into ranting and raving. “Artists primarily work off instinct, whereas designers employ a methodical, data-driven process.”.“Art is meant to provoke thought and emotions, but it doesn’t solve problems.”.
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Spend any amount of time working among professional designers and you learn that equating art with design is a surefire way to stir the pot and hear bold statements like:
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