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“I've always thought that there shouldn't be any limit to the things that are well designed. And I think that people who consider that art should only be kept for art galleries and doesn't have a role in public life, I think that's too narrow.” quote by Ken Done
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“I've always thought that there shouldn't be any limit to the things that are well designed. And I think that people who consider that art should only be kept for art galleries and doesn't have a role in public life, I think that's too narrow.”

Ken Done

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Design should be accessible and functional for all, not confined to elite spaces.

In simple terms: Good design belongs everywhere.

Key Takeaway

Create inclusive designs.

Themes

design accessibility democracy art public life

Mood

critical thoughtful

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • urban planning
  • product design
  • public art
  • community projects

Key Concepts

functionalism social responsibility aesthetics

Questions to Reflect On

  • What designs have you encountered that feel exclusive?
  • How can art serve both beauty and utility?
A Different Perspective

Balancing artistic freedom with public utility can be challenging.

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