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  Postmodernism (1980s) This week we learned about Postmodernism. Postmodernism is a movement that reacted against the strict rules and simplicity of Modernism. After many years of heavy focus on function, minimalism, and logic, designers began to feel that Modernism had become too limiting. Postmodernism introduced a more expressive approach to design. Instead of rejecting the past, designers started to reuse and reinterpret historical styles in new ways. This period was also influenced by major cultural and economic changes. After the oil embargo and recession of the 1970s, the 1980s brought a shift toward consumer culture. Design became more about personal expression and less about universal rules. New technologies like personal computers and media platforms also began to influence how people lived and interacted with spaces. One of the most important ideas from this period is the rejection of the “less is more" philosophy. Designers like Robert Venturi argued that less is a bo...

After Modernism: The 60's and 70's: This week we learned about design after modernism and how it began to shift away from the strict rules of earlier modern design. After years of focusing on function and minimalism, designers started experimenting with new ideas. This period felt more playful and expressive, and it reflected cultural changes happening at the time, including pop culture, new technology, and changing lifestyles. Instead of rejecting decoration completely, designers began to reintroduce color, pattern, and personality into their work. Materials like plastic, fiberglass, and foam became more common, allowing for more creative furniture designs. Designers were no longer strictly focused on function but instead explored how design could be expressive. Furniture became more sculptural and less traditional in shape and even fun.  Favorite Examples Bubble Chair: uses transparent material to create a floating effect. It feels futuristic and playful at the same time, wh...

  Commercial Interiors & Women in Interior Design This week we talked about the role of women in interior design and commercial interiors. Commercial interiors were designed for work and public use. This includes offices, baks, corporate buildings, etc. The need for these spaces grows as cities and businesses expand throughout the years. Interior spaces like this need a lot of efficiency for productivity and communication. Women have always played a big role in interior design, but they often struggled to be recognized professionally. Over time, many female designers helped shape the industry and bring new ideas about design. One of the most important things I learned was about how space is organized in commercial interiors. Taylorism was an early system that focused on productivity and workflow. This led to the development of open-plan offices. Later, burolandschaft created more organic and collaborative offices. From the women in design lecture i learned how important figures...