Defining Design

RAPAPORT… It is often said that beauty is in the eye of the beholder. What has appeal for one person may not be pleasing to another. Art schools teach design principles and design theory. Critics look at an object and deem it “good design.” But what exactly is “good design”? We decided to ask some jewelry designers that question and we got some very unexpected answers.

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