Jan 25
What is it that still touches you?
The Disappearance of Texture: Why Design Forgot Hands
We live in a world that has become smooth. Smartphone screens, laptop surfaces, glass tables, polished door handles – everything designed to leave no traces. No fingerprints, no wear, no visible interaction. Modern design has systematically eliminated texture, in the name of purity, minimalism, supposed elegance. What has been lost in this process, most people only notice when they touch something different. It’s a simple observation, but it strikes at the core of a larger question: What happens when design is made only for the eyes, no longer for the hands?
Andreas Lichtblau | Vienna