Beautiful Quote by Tucker Viemeister
“A man-made thing that produces pleasure (and criticism) by somehow taping into the order of the universe is beautiful. Making beautiful things makes our lives worthwhile. My teacher, and one of the founders of the Pratt industrial design program, Rowena Reed Kostellow, said, "Pure, unadulterated beauty should be the goal of civilization." From a pragmatic point of view, for something to be beautiful, it has to work. In order to make this idea clearer I have combined the ideas of beauty and function into one word: Beautility.”
About This Quote
Beauty arises when design fulfills function, merging aesthetic pleasure with practical utility, a concept termed “Beautility.”
In simple terms: Beautiful design works well.
Key Takeaway
Seek functional beauty.
Themes
design
beauty
function
utility
creativity
Mood
inspirational
practical
Type
design
philosophical
When to use this quote
- product development
- architecture
- user experience
- art installation
- educational curriculum
Key Concepts
industrial design
aesthetics
engineering
philosophy
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you apply Beautility to your work?
- What trade‑offs exist between form and function?
A Different Perspective
Beauty without function is superficial.
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