Adaptable Quote by Harry Bertoia
“I appreciate a slight yield, lightness of weight, some motion if possible, because in moving about, the human body determines... the comfort and the measurements of its environment... the human measure is still the strongest factor. But coming back to the chair, there are certain motions we go through - we like to lean back, like to toss things - and if the chair's adaptable it responds and it's almost like wearing a comfortable coat; you really don't know you have it on.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: Design philosophy, date unknown
Comfort comes from adaptable surroundings that support natural human movement, often unnoticed until missing.
In simple terms: Adaptable design creates unseen comfort.
Key Takeaway
Design for natural human movement.
Themes
design
comfort
adaptability
human factors
Mood
thoughtful
practical
Type
Adaptable:1
Appreciate:0
Body:0
Certain:0
Chairs:1
Coats:0
Comfort:1
Comfortable:1
Coming back:0
Determine:0
Environment:1
Factors:0
Human body:0
Humans:0
Ifs:0
Knows:0
Lightness:0
Measurement:0
Motion:0
Moving:0
Stills:0
Strongest:0
Toss:0
Weight:0
Yield:0
Human Measure:0
Things Chair:0
Determines Comfort:0
Weight Motion:0
When to use this quote
- office chairs
- public spaces
- home furniture
Key Concepts
ergonomics
environmental psychology
product design
Questions to Reflect On
- How does design influence comfort?
- What are signs of good ergonomics?
A Different Perspective
Adaptability may increase cost or complexity.