Design Manifesto of the People of Salon Satellite

Design Manifesto of the People of Salon Satellite
We asked visitors and exhibitors to express their views on Design with one question: Design Should Be More…?
The views were collated, interpreted and compiled into this document of guidance.
The People of the Salon Satellite believe first, and foremost that design should be for the people.
It should be affordable enough for everyone – it should be cheap, and when possible free.
It must be both democratic and humanist – equal to all, not just high society.
It must be accessible and it should be understandable, and not complex without reason.
It needs to be reflective - it should be about people.

The People of the Salon Satellite believe that, secondly, it is important for designers to give careful thought to the intended use of their designs.
will it have excellent functionality, or other careful considerations to use? Is it sustainable?
Will it be easy and simple to use – intuitive?
The People of the Salon Satellite feel that design should not be afraid to be funny.
Design should not be too serious, especially not all of the time.
The People of the Salon Satellite want to be entertained, amused and enlightened.
The People would like to see more design that makes them laugh.
A few said design should be better paid.
We suspect these people may have been Designers.