Art Quote by David Hockney
“Art has to move you and design does not, unless it's a good design for a bus.”
About This Quote
Art should evoke emotion; design is functional unless it also creates an emotional response, such as in public transport.
In simple terms: Emotion drives design impact.
Key Takeaway
Design can be moving too.
Themes
art
design
emotion
Mood
thoughtful
analytical
Type
artistic
practical
When to use this quote
- advertising
- product design
- public spaces
Key Concepts
Aesthetic experience
functional beauty
Questions to Reflect On
- When does function outweigh feeling?
- How can design balance utility and emotion?
A Different Perspective
Not all design can be emotional.
![“You can't believe any picture nowadays, if it's digital. You can't really believe. If you see me shaking hands with Mr. [Barack] Obama, it doesn't mean I ever met him, does it?” quote by David Hockney](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/26e/david-hockney-1395_barack_you-can-t-believe-any-picture-nowadays-i_36556.jpg)
