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Design Trends

This section explores trends in design through a series of conversations with leading design thinkers about the state of design today, about what makes an old design timeless or a contemporary design noteworthy. Design Trends addresses the connections between what is new now, what might be on the horizon in the future, and what constitutes “good design,” regardless of the period of production, use, size, shape, form, or function.

Filmmaker Philippe Baylaucq interviews seven Canadian designers: Diane Bisson, Philippe Carreau, Claude Cormier, Michel Dallaire, Elaine Fortin, Guillaume Sasseville, Koen De Winter, and design historian Paul Makovsky.

  1. Play Loading... Still image of the interview with designer Michel Dallaire.

    1. What is good design?

    Discussion of the characteristics of Good Design and its changing trends.

  2. Play Loading... Still image of the interview with designer Claude Cormier.

    2. How important is originality in design?

    Good Design serves needs and transcends personal signature.

  3. Play Loading... Still image of the interview with designer Diane Bisson.

    3. Are environmental issues relevant in design?

    Designers must consider the challenges of improving design in an age that is focused on protecting the planet.

  4. Play Loading... Still image of the interview with designer Élaine Fortin.

    4. Is design local or global?

    Addressing the changing impact of design in an interconnected world.

  5. Play Loading... Still image of the interview with designer Koen De Winter.

    5. How do new tools influence design?

    How technological advancement has changed the process of design.

  6. Play Loading... Still image of the interview with writer and curator Paul Makowsky

    6. Does design improve or innovate?

    Is it better to make updates to past designs for the future or to start over with brand new ideas?

  7. Play Loading... Still image of the interview with designer Philippe Carreau.

    7. What impact does digital technology have on design?

    The internet and search engines have made information instantly accessible.

  8. Play Loading... Still image of the interview with designer Guillaume Sassey.

    8. What is beautiful design?

    How important is aesthetic appeal to designers and consumers?

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