디자인 창작으로서 모방과 차용의 접근방법

The purpose of this study is to suggest imitation and appropriation as the method of design creativity as they have been settled as creative principle in the arts. this study is separate the permitted quotation from indiscreet creative activity of imitation and appropriation by clarifying the concepts such as imitation, appropriation, homage and plagiarism. And then consider how to approach the positive re-design recognized in creation. Design case using the imitation and appropriation was searched and analyzed. To make the point clear the range of study was limited to industrial design field. Results of the study In design using imitation and appropriation, exist a reference part of the original and a reinterpretation element of the creator that makes difference. The reference elements of the original are mostly visual images as a design element, but the elements of reinterpretation appeared in various ways, such as contemporary technology, incorporation arts within other fields, and the changed lifestyle reflection. Historical context connecting past and present can be found in creation using imitation and appropriation. The result of the creation can be re-confirmed as a new creation rather than something similar to the past. It is expected that imitation and appropriation can be justified as a method of creation.