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I love this idea. Most of the time I prefer function over form, but this is just awesome. Choi+Shine added: "Like the statues of Easter Island, it is envisioned
by c1sc0 16y ago
I love this idea. Most of the time I prefer function over form, but this is just awesome. Choi+Shine added: "Like the statues of Easter Island, it is envisioned that these one hundred and fifty foot tall, modern caryatids will take on a quiet authority, belonging to their landscape yet serving the people, silently transporting electricity across all terrain, day and night, sunshine or snow."
- pendragon 16y agoIt is an absolutely wonderful idea. I think it's definitely desirable to add form if function is not sacrificed. It looks like whoever designed these figured it out.
- PidGin128 16y agoThe choice doesn't have to be form over function, or the reverse. I think we can agree both tasks are handled nicely. Also amusing, a story on electricity delivery, in "Wired".
- asmithmd1 16y agoI agree, don't dismiss design lightly. I learned from industrial designers at Black & Decker that form can enhance and suggest function. Just changing the shape of a cordless vacuum cleaner changed peoples impression from "This is a shitty, low-powered vacuum cleaner" to "This is a terrific powered dustpan" http://www.blackanddecker.com/dustbuster/dustbuster_innovation/default.aspx http://www.blackanddecker.com/dustbuster/dustbuster_innovati... Just changing the outside shape - with no change in product specs. - made the DustBuster into one of the highest selling Black & Decker products ever.