Name: Ways of seeing
Uploaded: 2009-01-12T01:00:00Z
Duration: 15 min 17 s
Description: Rob Forbes, the founder of Design Within Reach, shows a gallery of snapshots that inform his way of seeing the world. Charming juxtapositions, found art, urban patterns -- this slideshow will open your eyes to the world around you.

Rob Forbes, the founder of Design Within Reach, shows a gallery of snapshots that inform his way of seeing the world. Charming juxtapositions, found art, urban patterns -- this slideshow will open your eyes to the world around you.

Ways of seeing

The most significant and meaningful design is found in public spaces and overlooked details, from Rio’s flowing sidewalks to a row of red bikes in San Francisco. Patterns, colors, and accidental compositions in cities reveal culture and spark delight for those who notice. Even the simplest sidewalk or repurposed object can express a city’s unique character more powerfully than celebrated architecture. By observing the ordinary, one can discover connection, diversity, and the silent hand of design shaping daily life.