Theme Story - Rethinking the Relationship Between Design and Self / An Exploration of Object-Oriented Ontology

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Article

Abstract

The influence of design extends far beyond mere form and function; it subtly shapes the way we exist. Ontology, the philosophical study of "being", examines the nature, categories, and interrelations of various entities in the world. Object-Oriented Ontology (OOO) further subverts traditional subject-object perspectives by asserting that objects are not merely passive accessories to human actions but possess their own meanings and agency. This philosophical approach has not only inspired artistic creation but has also profoundly impacted contemporary design.

First Page

28

Last Page

31

Recommended Citation

(2025) "Theme Story - Rethinking the Relationship Between Design and Self / An Exploration of Object-Oriented Ontology," SIGNED: The Magazine of The Hong Kong Design Institute: , 28-31.
Available at: https://repository.vtc.edu.hk/ive-de-signed/vol32/iss32/10