I think acting is a mixture of instinct, imagination and inventiveness. All you can learn as an actor is basic technique.
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Designing is not a profession but an attitude. Design has many connotations. It is the organization of materials and processes in the most productive way, in a harmonious balance of all elements necessary for a certain function. It is the intergration of technological, social, and economical requirements, biological necessities, and the psychological effects of materials, shape, color, volume and space. Thinking in relationships.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Design is more about a mindset than a job, focusing on how elements work together effectively.
This quote by Laszlo Moholy-Nagy emphasizes that design transcends mere profession; it is an intrinsic attitude that shapes how we organize and interact with various materials and processes. It highlights the importance of harmonizing technological, social, and economic factors with our biological and psychological needs, suggesting that effective design is rooted in understanding relationships between elements rather than just their individual significance.
Themes
DesignAttitudeOrganizationFunctionalityRelationshipsElements
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about innovation, one might use this quote to illustrate the cultural importance of design thinking.
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