How to Recognize a Vicious Circle
My understanding is that Modern design was meant to use common materials and mass production techniques to make high quality, attractive items that were affordable. It’s tempting to claim that was a bit too ambitious, so they dropped the “affordable” part.
But that’s not entirely fair. IKEA does a pretty good job of living up to the idea, even if the stores are built on the concept that you’re more likely to buy furniture if you’re trapped in a baffling maze.
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