functional design
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A meetinghouse stood at the center of every village created by the Shakers, the separatist and celibate Christian religious sect founded in the 18th century that was devoted to communal living and simple, functional design.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 4, 2026
No longer are these environments considered sparse and sanitized, either — instead it can be a functional design choice.
From Seattle Times ● Jun. 12, 2023
The ID Buzz’s adorable and functional design belies a lot of intelligence going on beneath the surface The ID Buzz’s adorable and functional design belies a lot of intelligence going on beneath the surface.
From The Verge ● Mar. 9, 2022
But if he is celebrated for his radical, riddling photos, he has turned his back on such play in his quite functional design for the Hirshhorn.
From New York Times ● Aug. 6, 2021
Figure 48.—18th century: The handle of the compass saw, characteristically Dutch in shape, is an outstanding example of a recurring functional design, one which varied according to the hand of the sawer.
From Woodworking Tools 1600-1900 by Peter C. Welsh
