Form follows function & Function follow form

According to research, Form follows function is a principle that states that the shape that something takes should be chosen based on its intended purpose and function.

Form follows function is often applied to architecture, engineering, industrial design and the statement form follows function can applies to graphic design. Form is everything which include form ,shape, colour lines and textures. For designers, form is the elements that make up our designs, with this element designer will know where to put  or what to put in a design. Function is an action and it is an objective of the design whether it is a sign giving directions.

Function needs form in order to achieve its objectives. Form without function is just a blank piece of paper. Function is deciding that a poster would be the best way to inform the general public. Function is specifying how much the band can spend on that poster. Form is choosing the size, colours, fonts, and images based on the function and arranging the text and graphics so that the poster attracts attention and looks good.


But function follow form works totally another way around, function follow form usually use to design buildings For example: from modern building (just a shape of a box) to a special shape of a building. All this building normally have alot of function, it look very special from the outside and inside have a lot of function.