柳宗理 The Philosophy of Design

柳宗理（1915–2011）によるデザイン論集です。

バタフライスツールをはじめとする数々の名作を生み出した経験と、日本の伝統的な手仕事に根ざした視点をもとに、機能と美の関係、民藝とモダンデザインの交差点について深く掘り下げています。理論先行ではなく、シンプルさ、自然素材、直感的な創造を重視し、人の暮らしに本当に役立ち、日常を豊かにするものづくりこそがデザインの本質であるという、人間的で普遍的な思想が綴られています。日本のデザイン思考を理解するための重要な一冊として、現代のデザイナーにとっても示唆に富む内容です。 

仕様
・英語版
・300ページ
・2015年刊行

"The Philosophy of Design: Essays by Sori Yanagi" is a collection of writings by the influential Japanese industrial designer Sori Yanagi (1915-2011), presenting his thoughtful reflections on design principles and the relationship between functionality and beauty. Drawing from his experience creating iconic pieces like the Butterfly Stool and his background in traditional Japanese craftsmanship, Yanagi explores the intersection of folk craft traditions with modern industrial design. His essays emphasise simplicity, natural materials, and intuitive creation over purely theoretical approaches, advocating for a humanistic design philosophy where the ultimate goal is creating objects that genuinely serve and enhance people's everyday lives. The book offers valuable insights into Japanese design thinking and remains relevant for contemporary designers interested in the deeper philosophical foundations of functional, beautiful design.

English
300 Pages, Published in 2015