Prachi Khandekar
My background in Architecture has exposed me to the intricate and ubiquitous nature of creative practices. It has provoked my interest in how design works to structure our cultural realm, and mediate our experiences. This year, I hope to be listening closely to the silent pulse under the surface of our designed typefaces, films, infographics, photographs and logos. They speak of what it is to live in these times.
I believe that design criticism is of importance because our design choices ought to be continually called into discussion and critiqued as a means of self-reflection. Much like the unearthed relics of ancient civilizations, today’s manufactured artifacts will be used to compile a retrospective of current thinking and inclinations. As a design critic it is crucial to ask: What are we leaving behind as a legacy? Are users and designers willfully shaping the course of design or just following the inertial force of antiquated design solutions?
I am excited about experimenting with these and other pertinent questions. Even if I don’t arrive at concrete answers, I know that the process of confronting these issues will deepen my understanding of the challenges facing the design critic, practitioner and user.
