RA6 Within “Afterword” in his City of Rhetoric, David Fleming proposes a new ideal of thought towards “place and community”. Fleming wraps up his argument by showing the “purpose” of his writing and his overall stance on the neglect of domestic public life. Fleming shares that the, “ neglect of domestic public life under this […]
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RA5: Cities of Rhetoric
RA5 Within “Cities of Rhetoric” in his City of Rhetoric, David Fleming proposes a new ideal of thought towards “place and community”. Fleming continues to ponder this thought by reevaluating the main case study that lies at “the heart of this book”, referring to the strong evidence for a close relationship between physical location and […]
Reading Analysis 5 – Fleming’s Final Thoughts
In David Fleming’s last section of City of Rhetoric, Fleming discusses how we, the reader, can help the development of our cities as well as how residents interact and socialize with one another. Fleming discusses how in recent years the efforts to create more affordable housing in urban areas and suburbs has decreased. He lists […]
RA 4: Fleming 3.8
In his book City of Rhetoric, author David Fleming argues that our built environment is influenced by and influences the rhetoric surrounding it. Throughout the book and his research he shares different examples and his reasoning, but it’s in the final chapters where he ties it all together. In chapter 8, Fleming also raises two new questions: “What […]
“Cities of Rhetoric” Analysis
In the final chapter of his book, City of Rhetoric, Fleming argues that cities are essential to humans. More specifically, they cater to the needs of humans both physically and mentally. For example, Fleming uses the Greek Polis as an idealistic city. In turn, Fleming argues that cities should be treated like schools in that we should […]
Our Time for Change…Look Around You
Reading Analysis 5 In David Fleming’s final chapter of City of Rhetoric, he summarizes the main points made throughout the book, and argues that the only way to overcome adversity within cities is to find a new interest and work as one unit. Furthermore, Fleming suggests “to bring us closer physically and discursively, we will […]
RA: Gender Inclusiveity in Design
In her article, “His & Hers? Designing for a Post-Gender Society,” Suzanne Tick explains how today’s landscape is still dominated by a male perspective, and argues designers should help promote change by altering their work. Tick claims we are now living in a time of a “gender revolution,” however today’s design landscape is still rooted […]
Gender Design and Individuality
Creative Director and Writer, Suzanne Tick, describes in her article, “His and Hers? Designing for a Post Gender Society” in Metropolis Magazine , the increasing importance of gender-neutral designs in society. Tick expresses that gender-neutral designs are so important in today’s world because its a necessity for people to feel “safe” to function anywhere, do what they would […]
Reading Analysis 6
In her article “His and Hers? Designing for a Post-Gender Society,” author Suzanne Tick writes about how today’s designers are changing fashion in the wake of a post-gender society. Clothing is becoming more androgynous – staple pieces like coats, shirts, and even some beauty lines are being made to appeal to both male and female customers. […]
A Commonplace for the Post-Gender Society
Suzanne Tick, the author of “His and Hers? Designing for a Post-Gender Society,” proposes that “Identity is no longer clearly defined as female or male, but by increasingly visible manifestations of sexuality or lack thereof.” Therefore, society, designers and all, must work to become more flexible with terms of gender identity and expression because gender […]