Between two products equal in price, function and quality, the one with the most attractive exterior will win.
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The world is filled with archaic objects - mailboxes which look like alarm boxes, banks which look like places to break out of rather than places to enter.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote highlights how outdated designs can distort our perception of objects and spaces.
Raymond Loewy reflects on the irony of modern design by pointing out that many familiar objects in our environment, like mailboxes and banks, can evoke unintended associations due to their outdated or confusing designs. This suggests the importance of good design in creating functional and inviting spaces while also emphasizing how perceptions can be influenced by visual cues.
Themes
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In practice
Example use cases
In a talk about urban planning, this quote could be used to discuss the aesthetic improvements needed in public spaces.
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