Sakura Nomiyama | Editor's Postscript for the 30th Anniversary Project
Sakura Nomiyama reflects on the articles created for the artscape 30th-anniversary project, focusing on regional design history and design criticism.Summary
This is an editor's postscript by Sakura Nomiyama, who served as a special editorial committee member for artscape's 30th-anniversary project, reflecting on what was considered and the articles implemented over the past year. Nomiyama aimed to broaden the discourse surrounding design beyond just designers and designed objects, seeking to mature design as a cultural activity. The project realized articles under two main themes: "Considerations on Regional Design History" and "Design Criticism and Design Awards." The former explored the value of locally rooted design resources and the importance of positioning them historically through cases in Kagawa and Fukuoka. The latter discussed the state of design criticism using design awards as a subject, exploring the potential for design evolution through a cycle that incorporates critical perspectives, shifting away from the authoritative status of awards. Nomiyama concludes by stating an intention to further examine areas less commonly associated with design work, such as encouragement, dissemination, and operation.
(Source：artscape)