"My task as a designer is difficult - by definition. Its is related to artistry and achievement, intuition, and craftsmanship. But also to commitment, authenticity, and a deep interest in subject matter."
This interest me.
Zumthor list these rather abstract concepts such as "craftsmanship" and pairs it with other abstract ideas claiming some sort of fundamental relationship to design. Or perhaps the designer himself? In any case I have deep interest in the reason why this nexus of ideas and concepts present such a tough task. Why is it difficult?
Does the subjectivity of art weigh to heavy on our minds? Does the weight of decisions to be made block our intuition? Or should we direct out attention to the craftsmanship? After all, considering the execution of most designs is separate from the hands of the designer?
My take - the difficulty does not lie in any one challenge or rather the burden of managing yet another abstract agent. Instead, the difficulty is having good sea legs as one sails through the design process directly in the heart of an incredible storm made up of the very ideas Zumthor names. And keeping one's head above water is not enough - rather one must achieve some for of success through the journey of design.
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