A training with a difference

Abstract

“Now I'd like you to look at these pictures: they tell you a lot. Here, in architecture, we see how building forms have changed down the ages with needs, materials and methods. To imitate old forms when we consider present needs, materials and methods doesn't really make sense, does it? … Here's the pattern of change in household equipment … And here we have machinery; but are there as many changes?” In some such words as these, the head of design centre of the Manchester firm of Mather and Platt, Mr J. H. Hilton, introduces his special subject to a group of young draughtsmen. It is the start of a course that brings them into touch with new ideas: and the still new idea that has led to the creation of the course is an interesting one.

Citation

Orna, B. (1967), "A training with a difference", Education + Training, Vol. 9 No. 8, pp. 358-358. https://doi.org/10.1108/eb015859