A chair is to have no backside. It should be beautiful from all sides and angles.
Interpretation
Design should be aesthetically pleasing from every perspective.
This quote by Hans Wegner emphasizes the importance of beauty in design, suggesting that an object, such as a chair, should not only serve its functional purpose but also possess aesthetic appeal from every angle. It encourages designers and creators to consider the entirety of an object's appearance, advocating for a holistic approach to beauty in functional items.
In practice
During a design presentation, one could use this quote to emphasize the importance of aesthetic value.
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