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Understanding Zeitgeist as the Emotional Ground of Design
Before aesthetics, before style, even before form, it is worth asking a simple question. What quietly shapes the way design ends up looking and feeling? . One helpful way to think about this is through the idea of zeitgeist. . Zeitgeist is a German noun meaning “the spirit of the time.” It describes the shared mood and way of thinking that often exists within a particular period. It does not tell designers exactly what to make. Instead, it helps explain why certain ideas and
Ekathep Michaels
Jan 31 min read
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