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Flusser, Villem. 1999. “Form and Material”, in The Shape of Things: A Philosophy of Design.

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Flusser, Villem. 1999. “Form and Material”, in The Shape of Things: A Philosophy of Design.

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How does Flusser define ‘form’ and ‘material’, and where does ‘design’ fit into these definitions?

-Flusser describes the term 'material as an 'illusion'
- the 'formal world' is a reality which comprise forms concealed behind this illusion
-suggests that material is given meaning through form
-design shows that matter is not apparent
-material is farce but when senses are involved Flusser's concept could be changed

What does Flusser seem to think is the cultural importance of 'materiality'?
Flusser shows this through two ways; material and formal- which both impact the way we approach design. Material results in representations and formal results in models. However, different eras and different groups of people had different ideas and perspectives. The idea of material and matter has changed over time.

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I bought this vase in Eyam, a small village that is located in the peak district, over the summer this year.  Went on this ‘trip’ with my mum which was exciting because we hadn't had a day out alone for a while. The village is known for having one of the first outbreaks of the plague back in 1665 so I had no intention of shopping. After walking round the village we stumbled across a pottery shop. The vase immediately caught my eye as sage green is my favourite colour and the shape and imprints on the vase are quite unique. I knew straight away that it was going to be used as decor in my uni room and it was the first thing I bought for my room. This vase now lives on my bedside table. Every time I look at this object it reminds me about that day I bought this and makes me think about home as I live close to the Peak District.

I use my vase for decoration ,as most people would today, but they in fact have multiple uses in modern culture: as storage containers, commemorative objects, decorative items and gifts. Vases have occupied a unique place in human history and have become fascinated with the history and culture behind vases.

The Portland Vase Perhaps most famous of all is the Portland vase, a simply stunning vase made of violet-blue glass and featuring seven white glass cameo figures, now housed in the British Museum in London. The Portland vase is the result of a short period in Roman history that experimented with the glass blowing technique, which had been discovered in around 50 BC. What is intriguing about the Portland vase is its iconographic decoration. The meaning behind the scenes depicted remain unknown, but it’s possible that the images on the vase are in fact metaphors for the political situation in Rome at the time, concerning the rule and status of the Emperor Augustus. The Portland vase was not merely decoration: it was propaganda.

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my railcard is something I'm using constantly and is part of my everyday life. It cuts down my spending massively as a 16-25 railcard saves you 33% off travel. This is essential in my life as I'm from Sheffield so getting the train back home from London can be expensive so getting this rail card was a must. I also have this connected to my Oyster card which again saves me A LOT of money.

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Jewellery, to me, is one of the most important objects I own. To some, jewellery is viewed as the importance of materialistic things but to me it is seen as sentimental. These earrings were given to me by my grandma for my prom. I thought it was sweet that she was saving these beautiful earrings for a special occasion. Each time i wear these earrings are worn, I am reminded about the little backstory that goes behind it.

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I bought this vase in the Peak District over summer, it immediately caught my eye as sage green is my favourite colour and the shape and imprints on the vase are quite unique. I knew straight away that it was going to be used as decor in my uni room and it was the first thing I bought for my room. every time I look at this object it reminds me about that day I bought this and makes me think about home as I live close to the Peak District.

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Interior Decoration— Offline and Online: by Daniel Miller

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Interior Decoration— Offline and Online: by Daniel Miller

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Things I took away from Miller's article

-'online can be a living space'

-'practice of interior design has become the primary mode by which children socialise'

-all objects online and offline can have relationship with the owner. all objects have meanings

-online world is just as important as offline world

What do you think Miller is trying to show?
there are different ways that you can use/ deal with space. anyone has the ability to create their own space on and off-line. Miller mentions we need to 'recognise that online can be a living space.' Social media platforms are made personal to each individual, therefore people tend to decorate their online space like they would in the offline world.

What is an interior decorator and what is a curator?
Interior decorator is someone (by definition) that is hired to create an atmosphere within the home that aligns with their personal style. A curator (again by definition) is a keeper or custodian of a museum or other collection. Miller says 'a curate feels responsible for and looks after objects in your possession'

What is an object and where does the significante of objects come from?
Objects online and offline can have a relationship with the owner implying we can have a psychological relationship with objects, which have different meanings to them. objects become meaningful overtime, according to Millers theory.

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Aventurine is a form of quartz, this crystal was gifted to me by a friend before I moved to London. She chose this crystal in particular as aventurine is known for relieving stammers and severe neuroses. It stabilises one's state of mind, stimulates perception and enhances creativity. This made this gift even more special to me as she thought about how my environment was about to change and gave me a gift to suit my situation. This is now one of my favourite/ special objects I now own as I believe this crystal has broke unhealthy patterns and habits which has encourage growth and change. It has also bought me creativity, confidence, and motivation.