POETICS OF DESIGN

Design research goes well beyond the functional aspects of repairability, suggesting a new aesthetic of imperfection, or actively involving users in the production, repair and modification of objects.

AI:D

Laura Fiaschi, Gabriele Pardi, GUMDESIGN
Italy, 2007

A reflection on old things and an ironic solution to prevent their disposal. AI:D, using a patch with a pertinent graphic design, solves breakage, scratching, and the “wounds” that an old object laden with memories might have on its surface. The object directly and blatantly flaunts its “old age.” Because when you love something, you never want to part with it.
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