SYMMETRY
Examples of symmetry and
asymmetry in art and product
design
ASYMMETRY IS THE ABSENCE OF, OR A VIOLATION OF, SYMMETRY
(THE PROPERTY OF AN OBJECT BEING INVARIANT TO A
TRANSFORMATION, SUCH AS REFLECTION). SYMMETRY IS AN
IMPORTANT PROPERTY OF BOTH PHYSICAL AND ABSTRACT SYSTEMS
AND IT MAY BE DISPLAYED IN PRECISE TERMS OR IN MORE AESTHETIC
TERMS.
Asymmetry
ASYMMETRY
ORGANIC FORMS
CONTRAST TO MODERN MATERIALS
SYMMETRY (FROM GREEK ΣΥΜΜΕΤΡΊΑ SYMMETRIA "AGREEMENT IN
DIMENSIONS, DUE PROPORTION, ARRANGEMENT") IN EVERYDAY LANGUAGE
REFERS TO A SENSE OF HARMONIOUS AND BEAUTIFUL PROPORTION AND
BALANCE .
Symmetry
SYMMETRICAL PRODUCTS
HOW CAN I RELATE THIS TO MY OWN PROJECT
Organic forms would be relevant to the function of the object, to grow plants. It
would also lend itself to different materials, for example its much easier to
sculpt ceramics into organic shapes. This is something I would want to look into,
however I'm not sure if we have the facilities to do this at Uni, I may have to look
for another local workshop.
Yet my recent sketches have a symmetrical theme to them. Mainly because I
have been looking into adapting a glass jar, its tempting to design something
symmetrical to fit with the form of the glass. A symmetrical design does have
some benefits to me, I think it would make the product more subtle in a room,
given that symmetrical and simple shaped products are very common. It also
fits the mold for a luxury homeware product. brands such as Bang & Olufsen,
design products are well finished, neat, bold and usually symmetrical, as you
can see in their BEOSOUND range. In conclusion I think I should explore more
asymmetric forms but I want to stay a way from wildly organic designs, as the
main focus of the product should be the contents.