Abstract
This paper discusses the concept of design appropriateness as a multisensory and multiperceptory experience. It presents examples and examines key issues related to the perception of design in controlled and free environments. It also comments upon the role of memory in perceived appropriateness.
Keywords
appropriateness, context, character
Citation
Lawrence, N., and Montgomery, I. (2004) The Appropriateness of Things., in Redmond, J., Durling, D. and de Bono, A (eds.), Futureground - DRS International Conference 2004, 17-21 November, Melbourne, Australia. https://dl.designresearchsociety.org/drs-conference-papers/drs2004/researchpapers/49
The Appropriateness of Things.
This paper discusses the concept of design appropriateness as a multisensory and multiperceptory experience. It presents examples and examines key issues related to the perception of design in controlled and free environments. It also comments upon the role of memory in perceived appropriateness.