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===Philosophies for the purpose of designs===
===Philosophies for the purpose of designs===
In [[philosophy]], the abstract noun "design" refers to a pattern with a [[purpose]]. Design is thus contrasted with purposelessness, [[randomness]], or lack of [[complexity]].
In [[philosophy]], the abstract noun "design" refers to a pattern with a [[purpose]]. Design is thus contrasted with purposelessness, [[random]]ness, or lack of [[complexity]].
To study the purpose of designs, beyond individual goals (e.g. [[marketing]], [[technology]], [[education]], [[entertainment]], [[hobbies]]), is to question the controversial [[politics]], morals, [[ethics]] and needs such as [[Maslow]]'s [[hierarchy]] of needs. "Purpose" may also lead to [[Existentialism|existential]] questions such as [[religion|religious morals]] and [[purpose|teleology]]. These philosophies for the "purpose of" designs are in contrast to philosophies for guiding design or methodology.
To study the purpose of designs, beyond individual goals (e.g. marketing, [[technology]], [[education]], entertainment, hobbies), is to question the controversial [[politics]], morals, [[ethics]] and needs such as [[Maslow]]'s [[hierarchy]] of needs. "Purpose" may also lead to [[existential]] questions such as [[religion|religious morals]] and [[purpose|teleology]]. These philosophies for the "purpose of" designs are in contrast to philosophies for guiding design or methodology.
Often a designer (especially in commercial situations) is not in a position to define purpose. Whether a designer is, is not, or should be concerned with purpose or intended use beyond what they are expressly hired to influence, is debatable, depending on the situation. Not understanding or disinterest in the wider role of design in society might also be attributed to the commissioning agent or client, rather than the designer.
Often a designer (especially in commercial situations) is not in a position to define purpose. Whether a designer is, is not, or should be concerned with purpose or intended use beyond what they are expressly hired to influence, is debatable, depending on the situation. Not understanding or disinterest in the wider role of design in society might also be attributed to the commissioning agent or client, rather than the designer.
