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23 Sep 2019
Marcel Wanders bemoans the 'stupid dogmas' of modernism

Marcel Wanders has restated his distaste for modernism, arguing there are elements of the “still prevalent” philosophy that are actively unhelpful.

Speaking at 100% Design in London, Wanders said: "I’m attacking modernism all the time and it looks like people don’t even see that we’re in the midst of it. People think that maybe we’re beyond it, but it’s so still the prevalent philosophy of this little universe. And it wouldn’t be so bad if modernism didn’t have dogmas that are super stupid or really unuseful.

“I mean: ‘form follows function’. Other people say form follows other things but there’s no-one that though that form didn’t follow something. It’s always following something, so why do we talk about form if it only follows function? We don’t have to talk about functionality supposedly giving direction to everything in design.

“Whereas, to me, functionality is the lowest standard of design. The lowest standard in design. We have made it the ultimate standard, but there is nothing other than functionality. If this chair is not able to function, it’s not a chair. It’s wood. Functionality is where we start. We build on functionality.”

In a lively talk, the Dutch designer, who has previously discussed his rejection of modernism and minimalism with CLAD, also spoke about his move into designing interiors and how the discipline differs from product design.

“A product is an idea, but an interior needs a thousand ideas – it’s a very different animal and I think that’s what’s so cool about it. That’s why I’m really happy that I made that choice, because if I’d known I wouldn’t have dared, but when I did it, I found out. And it’s so nice because it’s so different – and I like it because of that.”

Elaborating on how he chooses what work to do in response to a question about what defines his approach, Wanders explained that he tries to avoid pushing things away.

“There are a lot of designers who tell me: ‘No, no. Something like that I would never do. I would never do such a thing.’ Some people are really pushing away things that they would ‘never do’. And I understand where that’s coming from, and it’s not that I don’t like there’s things I won’t do, but in a way I feel the opposite. I’m like, if I can get it, it’s mine right?! I don’t have to be smaller than I am. I don’t have to say no this I won’t do. I wouldn’t do such a thing. If I can get it, I want to define myself large, I don’t want to design myself small. So, within that scope, I can never do what is not me."


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27 Mar 2024
Thailand's first lady attends APSWC Awards ceremony recognising industry excellence
The Asia Pacific Spa & Wellness Coalition (APSWC) recently marked another year of industry achievement with a prestigious awards ceremony held during the 2024 APSWC Round Table event in Bangkok, Thailand.
08 Mar 2024
Global Wellness Day 2024 to champion reconnecting with nature
Global Wellness Day (GWD) is set to mark its 13th annual celebration on 8 June 2024, under the theme #MagentaNature, emphasising the vital connection between humanity and the natural world.
04 Mar 2024
SHA Wellness receives top accolade at 2024 World Spa and Wellness Awards
Eight of the world’s leading spa operations were honoured at the annual World Spa and Wellness Awards during a glamorous ceremony held in London over the weekend.
01 Mar 2024
Second edition of UK Aufguss Championships set to heat up Galgorm Resort
The ancient art of aufguss will be celebrated this April with the Second UK Aufguss Championships at destination spa and hotel Galgorm Resort in Northern Ireland.
06 Feb 2024
Canyon Ranch announces Enchant at The Ranch wellness festival
Destination wellness brand Canyon Ranch will host the first edition of its beauty and wellness festival, called Enchant at Canyon Ranch, from 17 to 21 March at its Tucson resort and spa in Arizona.
10 Jan 2024
Spas of America unveils Top 100 Spas of 2023, Spa at Séc-he lands first place
Spa and wellness travel website Spas of America has unveiled its Top 100 Spas of 2023, with The Spa at Séc-he in downtown Palm Springs, California, taking the top spot.
20 Dec 2023
We Work Well unveils 2024 event schedule for fitness, wellness and hospitality industries
International hosted buyer event company We Work Well (WWW) has confirmed dates and locations for its 2024 conference calendar.
11 Dec 2023
First Wellness Hospitality Conference attracts 500 attendees to Milan – dates revealed for 2024 event
The first edition of the Wellness Hospitality Conference (WHC), co-organised by Teamwork Hospitality and InSpaTime, was recently hosted at the NH Hotel in Milan and attracted more than 500 delegates.
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21-21 Apr 2024
Below the Belt Melbourne Pedalthon
Sandown Racecourse
Springvale
Australia
22-24 Apr 2024
UK Aufguss Championships
Galgorm Resort
York
23-25 Apr 2024
ISPA Conference 2024
Phoenix Convention Center
Phoenix
United States
28-30 Apr 2024
Spa Life Scotland
Radisson Blu Hotel
Glasgow
08-08 May 2024
Hospitality Design Conference
Hotel Melià
Milano
Italy
10-12 May 2024
Asia Pool & Spa Expo
China Import & Export Fair Complex
Guangzhou
China
13-16 May 2024
W3Spa EMEA
Conrad Chia Laguna Sardinia
Italy
14 May 2024
2024 Wellness Real Estate & Communities Symposium
JPMorgan Chase Headquarters
New York City
United States
18-22 May 2024
Eco Resort Network
The Ravenala Attitude Hotel
Mauritius
23-24 May 2024
European Health Prevention Day
Large Hall of the Chamber of Commerce (Erbprinzenpalais)
Wiesbaden
Germany
30-30 May 2024
Forum HOTel&SPA
Four Seasons Hotel George V
Paris
France
30 May - 02 Jun 2024
Rimini Wellness
Rimini Exhibition Center
Rimini
Italy
06-07 Jun 2024
World Sauna Forum 2024
Sataman Viilu
Jyväskylä
Finland
08-08 Jun 2024
Global Wellness Day
Worldwide
Various
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