I never thought fashion was the job for me, because I'm Japanese. Clothes! That was a European, society thing.
Issey MiyakeRead
A-POC respects that there is a fine balance between the value of the human touch, which can be called artisanal, and the abilities of technology. I like to think of it as poesy and technology.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote highlights the delicate balance between human creativity and technological advancement.
Issey Miyake’s quote emphasizes the importance of maintaining a connection to the human element in the face of technological progress. He suggests that while technology plays a vital role in our lives, there is an essential value in the ‘human touch,’ which embodies artistry and craftsmanship. The term ‘poesy’ conveys a sense of beauty and creativity that should coexist with innovation, encouraging us to appreciate both the artistry of human effort and the efficiency of technological achievements.
Themes
Human TouchTechnologyArtisanalBalanceCreativity
In practice
Example use cases
In a discussion about the importance of creativity in tech development.
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My touchstone started out being - and is still - exploring the ways by which to make clothing from a single piece of cloth.
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In Paris, we call the people who make clothing 'couturiers' - they develop new clothing items - but actually, the work of designing is to make something that works in real life.
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From the beginning I thought about working with the body in movement, the space between the body and clothes. I wanted the clothes to move when people moved. The clothes are also for people to dance or laugh
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