We are … the un-proud non-possessors of objects whose chief substance is that of the transient symbol. Our Puritan fear of the love of things turns out to have been groundless after all, for we do not love things or… — Ralph Caplan Copy Share Image
Designers shouldn’t design for museums any more than mummies should die for them. — Ralph Caplan Copy Share Image
We are … the un-proud non-possessors of objects whose chief substance is that of the transient symbol. Our Puritan fear of the love of… — Ralph Caplan Copy Share Image
“…no industrial designer worth his salt, or our attention, has been trained to work exclusively on any particular product, unless by accident. What he… — Ralph Caplan Copy Share Image
Attention must be paid’ is the cardinal rule of design discipline, for the designer is above all someone who pays attention to the situation… — Ralph Caplan Copy Share Image
...one of hallmarks of a creative person is the ability to tolerate ambiguity, dissonance, inconsistency, things out of place. But one of the rules… — Ralph Caplan Copy Share Image
A chair is the first thing you need when you don’t really need anything, and is therefore a peculiarly compelling symbol of civilization. For… — Ralph Caplan Copy Share Image
It is important to notice that these badly functioning designs were praised for 'elegance.' But elegance as theoretical scientists apply it is quite different.… — Ralph Caplan Copy Share Image
Thinking about design is hard, but not thinking about it can be disastrous. — Ralph Caplan Copy Share Image
