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Dieter Rams' principles of good design →
During my last pitch, my evaluation of some weapons came into question: what did I regard as “good designs”? Dieter Rams has composed a great list of principles to follow, and one that coincides rather well with good weapon design.
1. Innovative
As demonstrated by the multitude of modern-day blacksmiths who still create original pieces, I would argue that weapon design can still be...
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A relevant link
http://madartlab.com/2011/12/14/fantasy-armor-and-lady-bits/
Great article on women’s armour in media. Similar argument to my honours project: seeking a balance between practicality and aesthetics.
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