Scandinavian Design: an introduction

Ref: C2423426

Scandinavian design is now a well-known "brand" or concept. First successful in the 1950s and 1960s, it has recently enjoyed a come back. We will look into the history of this aesthetic and see where it came from. We will highlight and describe its main aspects: the purity and simplicity of lines and shapes, its modernity, and its emphasis on comfort and functionality. We will see that from an early stage, Scandinavian design was associated with the political system in place in Scandinavia: the wellfare state. And this equalitarian approach to society was seen to be reflected in the objects - especially home furniture - designed in Scandinavia.

Course aim

Like all things Nordic at the moment, Scandinavian design is enjoying a renewed success. Come and learn about the history of a popular aesthetic, its greatest designers and the objects they created.

Do I need any particular skills or experience?

  • This course is for beginners and improvers

By the end of the course I should be able to:

  • Explain what "Scandinavian design" is, what it refers to.
  • Discuss the association often made between Scandinavian design and a democratic society

How will I be taught?

What kind of feedback can I expect?

What else do I need to know?

N/A

Pre-course work, reading and information sources

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Conditions

This course is funded by the Greater London Combined Authority but is also open to residents of other areas.

As a registered charity, and to meet our funders’ requirements, we need to check a few things with you before you enrol. Please check the details below to ensure you meet the basic eligibility critiera:

  • You are paying the standard fee (with a credit or debit card) or you are on any of the qualifying benefits
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  • You have been resident in the UK, EU or EEA for the last 3 years
  • You are aged 19 years or older on 1st September 2021
  • You declare that the address you provide is correct and that you will provide evidence of this and your eligibility to live and work in the UK
  • You have read and accept our standard terms and conditions

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