From The Publisher
Design - it has become something people talk about as much as art, sports or politics. And it's not just the designers and collectors who are doing the talking. It's the mother of three in Las Vegas choosing an electric teakettle at Target, the CEO in Taiwan seeking an ergonomic workspace for his staff and the policy-maker in Rotterdam pushing for greener standards in new construction.
Clearly, it's not just idle talk. Design plays an ever-increasing role in shaping our environment, so it pays to be informed. At a time when many feel that design clutters rather than pleases our surroundings, much of the innovative and meaningful work gets overlooked. Brohan.com aims to put out the most informative and provocative content on design, seeking out areas where media coverage is lacking. Our editorial team includes contributing journalists, design scholars and culture critics.
Access to information opens the door for meaningful dialog. We hope this website will bring together the many branches of the design community. Opportunities abound throughout the site to voice opinions and share information.
A gathering place for the design community, brohan.com will:
- voice information, news and opinions on all types of design topics relating to products, people, environments, new media, education, history and the marketplace.
- share insider information on exhibitions, auctions, shops and galleries, as well as opportunities for learning.
- provide worldwide access to educational, research and archival resources on design.
- spark discussions on design between visitors around the globe.
Design can improve our quality of life and the way we interact with each other but we must nurture its potential. Let brohan.com guide you to think more critically about design.
Torsten Bröhan
September 2001
