Codifying the World:The Design Philosophy of Vilém Flusser
The Brazilian-Jewish philosopher Vilém Flusser proposed the idea of constructing a"philosophy of design."This assumption encompasses two phases and orientations:the design of everyday objects and the concept of"pure design."For the first level,Flusser employs phenomenological methods to decon-struct daily life objects,revealing their true essence.On the level of pure"design,"he examines the evolution of design concepts from the time of Plato to the digital age,suggesting that design is moving towards immateriality and"form"itself.This,he argues,indicates the advent of a"totalitarian society"of design.