Digital Design and Visualization Furniture Technology

The Designer’s Dilemma: Intuition or Calculation in Dimensioning?

Critic 1: A reliance on established dimensional systems like “system 32” restricts a designer’s creative freedom and leads to homogenous, uninspired furniture. True innovation comes from trusting one’s intuition and embracing non-standard dimensions.

Critic 2: While intuitive design has its place, ignoring established dimensional systems is reckless. These systems ensure practicality, efficient manufacturing, and compatibility with standard components. Intuitive dimensioning may yield interesting forms, but these forms often prove impractical or prohibitively expensive to produce.

How does Critic 2 respond to Critic 1’s argument?