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.

Rob Forbes: Ways of seeing

Ways of seeing

Urban spaces reveal design's social role, as seen in Amsterdam's streets vs. design stores, underscoring culture's influence on design.

In cities across Europe, the prevalence of bicycles and foot traffic in design hubs suggests a link between urban planning and creativity.

Chicago's urban renewal, led by initiatives like upgraded flower boxes and Gehry's Pritzker Pavilion, sets a benchmark in public design.