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A design philosophy is a theoretical basis or driving force behind the work of a designer. They can apply to aesthetics, methods or the impact of a design on society, individuals or the planet. In many cases, pursuit of a design philosophy drives a career forward as accomplished designers typically strongly embrace a set of ideals. The following are well known design philosophies.
Abstract Design
Emergence
Emotional Design
Experience Design
Form Follows Function
Form Follows Nature
Form Follows Style
Gesamtkunstwerk
High Modernism
Iki
Less Is A Bore
Less Is More
Minimalism
Modeless Design
Modern Design
Modernism
Modular Design
More Is Different
More Is More
New Complexity
Passive Design
Placemaking
Postmodernism
Preserving Ambiguity
Slow Design
Sustainable Design
Symbolic Design
Transition Design
Worse Is Better
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