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The Language of Things

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Design is both a way to understand the world and a way to increase consumption. Although design was initially understood as a way to solve problems, it creates value and identity and moves between the poles of functionalism and emotion. Art and design have an intertwined relationship that evolves in the marketplace and the museum. The Language of Things: Understanding the World of Desirable Objects by Deyan Sudjic.