Modern vs. Functunal

Sometimes there is a difference between what is modern and what is functional. These two things do not always go hand and hand. When items are massed produced, the items sometimes suffer a lack of modern touch. Mass production focuses on what is functional rather than what is modern. This is usually because mass production tends to try to maximize their efficiency by using the minimal amount of materials as possible to get the desired results. By doing so, you maximize the number of items produces and minimize the cost of production. But this results in massed produced items that can be used in generic places. Mass production does not have room for customization. Every item is the same as the next. However, because of this, the items can be used in many places, such as schools or cafeterias because they are so generic. More modern items take more time to make and each item may be different from the next and might not fit into everyday places.For instance, a chair made out of metal cans, formed into the shape of a seashell probably would not be practical for use in a school class room. Although modern items may cost more and take more time to produce, the works can be very beautiful. In the right place, modern items can brighten up a room and add a uniqueness that mass produced items fail to capture. There are advantages and disadvantages to both modernism and functionalism. Which one is preferred depends on the use of the item and the location for it.

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