Allen
Topic:
Collaboration – general research into collaborations effect on design and look
at notable collaborations.
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Collaboration
is one of the human capabilities come from evolution, it makes us put aside our
personal interest and combining our efforts towards a common goal, that no one
could complete independently. As the meaning of collaboration for designers,
collaboration provides a creative progress through the shared brainpower and the
experiences of clients and audiences.
Six
key elements of collaboration: motivation, communication, diversity, sharing, support
and problem solving.
Collaborative
methods of practice are increasingly adoptive in contemporary art. Such works
prioritize process over object production and technical proficiency, as well as
social engagement.
Art
and fashion are inextricable. Fine artists and fashion designers have been
collaborating for decades, and it is also a popular trend at the moment. But
there is an argument that most artist and designer partnerships are exclusive
to a very small percentage of the general public due to price and aesthetics.
Collaboration between
mass retailers and artists serves both parties very well. It can be seen as a
marketing method to elevate the brand, and it also provides a more simple
opportunity for the public to access the arts then generate an “art for
everyone” air.
Discussion:
Collaboration is closely linked with
people’s life and work, as it is an ability gained from a very long
evolutionary process. At the same time, collaborative practice can be seen as a
widespread phenomenon in contemporary art and design field, especially the
partnership between artist and designer. However, there is a question pointed
out that how many people can afford those artists collaborations. Collaboration
literally means to work together; such work comes through extensive
communication, which is actually the collection of everyone’s wisdom, just like
when every body adds fuel, the flames rise high.
Examples: Collaboration between Uniqlo and New York's Museum of Modern Art
