Seven Guideposts to Good Design

Duration: 600

Year Published: 1957

Creator: Roger Tilton Films Inc.

Complete Record: Film is a summary overview of the principles of interior design and architecture. The seven guideposts are 1. Function: Form follows function. The design of daily objects is pointed out. Purpose can be lost in decoration; borrowed form can be nonfunctional. 2. Humanization: Relation to man’s own form. Handling and use by man considered in the design. 3. Material: Used honestly and appropriately. Is technology used to its best advantage? 4. Shaping process: Reflecting tools and methods. The limitations of the tools. 5. Structure: Parts clearly related to the whole. All levels are considered from interconnecting parts to their place in society and nature. 6. Economy: Saving in material and effort. Designer has task to work within the money to labor ratio. 7. Appearance: Pleasing color, texture and shape.