Richard Seymour: How beauty feels

The speaker explores the concept of beauty in design, emphasizing the emotional response it evokes. Through personal anecdotes and examples from automotive and product design, the speaker discusses the difference between intrinsic and extrinsic beauty, the complexity of design, and the importance of emotional functionality. The talk highlights how beauty is perceived and felt, often bypassing cognitive processes, and how designers can create emotionally resonant products.

How does the teacher suggest we should approach the experience of beauty?

What was the last act of the little girl named Heidi, and how did it relate to beauty?

What example did the teacher give to illustrate intrinsic beauty?

What does the teacher mean by 'emotional functionality' in design?