Form follows function is one the most important ideas in Modern architecture, yet most architects don’t fully understand this core concept. It has been interpreted and misinterpreted so many times that its meaning has been distorted. Developed in architecture this concept is used in product design, UX design, engineering, and in so many other fields that understanding it is essential for any designer.

In this video we will look at the evolution of the idea of form follows function. How it has evolved through Modernism into Postmodernism and contemporary architecture and design.