Design Is More Than Aesthetics

Design Is More Than Aesthetics

Stumbled upon this photo in my album from ISPO Munich, Winter 2022. Even three years later, this image frequently resurfaces in my mind—perhaps it’s just a designer’s instinct.
I remember the theme that year was "Sustainability." This was the booth of the French brand, Picture Organic Clothing. I stood there for a long while, captivated not just by the color palette, but by the sheer power of its expression.
A Graphic Perspective: The Vitality of Fragments Vibrant sunset orange, disciplined turquoise, and vast areas of mineral grey... these seemingly "disordered" fabric scraps were gathered into the silhouette of a giant jacket. To me, it’s a masterclass in color balance. By playing with the contrast of value and saturation, "waste" was transformed into a piece of modern installation art. It’s a reminder that design isn't always about creating from nothing; it’s about the thoughtful reordering of what already exists.
A Logical Perspective: Narrative Over Slogans The hardest part of building a brand is "having something real to say." Picture’s Circular Program was a huge inspiration. Compared to a dry sustainability report, this raw, high-tension visual storytelling is the ultimate form of communication. It sparked a deep reflection: How can I inject this philosophy into my own brand, #ULRabbit™? How do we balance production remnants and bestow our lightweight hiking and camping gear with social value beyond mere functionality?
A Final Reflection: A designer’s role is to discover beauty; a founder’s role is to manifest "the good." This photo serves as a constant reminder to seek that "sustainable tension" behind every design decision I make.
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