Design Essay for Naver Designpress
06 March 2017
A series of essays written for Naver Design Press delved into the themes of inspiration and attitudes toward design. The illustrations accompanying the essays were created by No Joon-gu.
01. What Kind of Design Do You Like?
This essay reflects on the types of design one gravitates toward, encouraging readers to explore their preferences in depth.
02. The Curious Question: ‘Where Does Inspiration Come From?’
The second essay addresses the inevitable question faced by every designer: the source of inspiration. It compares inspiration to a sponge, absorbing ideas from the environment, and provides a detailed exploration available through the provided link.
03. Design as Play
The third essay focuses on the purity of motivation in design and reinterprets design as a form of play. It emphasizes the importance of approaching design with flexibility and joy, rather than treating it as a rigid task or obligation.
04. Imitation is the Death of Creativity
This essay tackles the issue of imitation, a pitfall every designer must avoid. Through personal anecdotes, it discusses the prevalence of design copying in everyday life and highlights the need for greater awareness and originality.
05. Design on a Tightrope: Balancing Through Change
The final essay explores how breaking conventional boundaries and disrupting balance can lead to new, innovative equilibria in design. It calls for a fearless approach to design that avoids complacency, with further insights accessible through the linked resource.
