통합적 기능미의 경험으로서 디자인미학 고찰

Background: In the existing design aesthetics, the aesthetic concept of philosophy was introduced to interpret the beauty of design. In addition to the aesthetic concept, this paper interprets functions and functional beauty that could be the central theme of design aesthetics. Unlike the fine art of contemplative appreciation, design has functional beauty in the contextual experience process. This study also discussed the experience of functional beauty inherent in design and presented this experience as the main concept of design aesthetics. Methods: Through literature research, this study found that the aesthetic concept of the existing philosophy is applied to the design aesthetic. The concept of function, which is an aesthetic object of design and the meaning of functional beauty has been extensively redefined. In addition, this study discussed the dimension and process of functional beauty experience based on various aesthetic studies and theories, and established an experience model of functional beauty. Results: Sensual functions are an extended concept of functions along with practical functions. In design experience, these functions are integrated with user's perception and emotion, resulting in the judgment of functional beauty and emotional sensitivity. The purposiveness, suitability, and usefulness of the philosophic aesthetic are also related to the function of design. Therefore, if practical function and sensual function are purposive and appropriate, functional beauty can be revealed. The user achieves the agreeable and the pleasant through the experience of integrated and contextual functional beauty. Conclusions: Functional beauty could be an important concept in design aesthetics if the interpretation of functions in design is viewed from an integrated perspective. This study presented the experience model of functional beauty by examining the detailed factors of the aesthetic effect of design, and intended to expand the horizon of research in design aesthetics.