# þÿDo the Designer s Intentions Determine the Proper Function of an Artifact  ## Metadata - Author: [[readwise.io]] - Full Title: þÿDo the Designer s Intentions Determine the Proper Function of an Artifact - Category: #articles - Summary: insert summary - My notes: - Summary: The proper function of an artifact is not solely determined by the designer's intentions but also by the majority of users. Society as a whole plays a significant role in defining an artifact's proper function, which can evolve over time based on societal use and cultural influences. Different theories exist about the origin of proper function, with some emphasizing the importance of social acceptance and adaptation. - URL: https://readwise.io/reader/document_raw_content/180334043 ## Highlights > Houkes and Vermaas (2010) ([View Highlight](https://read.readwise.io/read/01hzf5grw6ffr65hp1j0ed7t7q)) > Different theories of the origin of proper function, where I will talk about other intentional theories of the proper function, and finally Artifacts and culture ([View Highlight](https://read.readwise.io/read/01hzf87m75xeq4bbm8n4qvswta)) > The designer’s intention is not always going to be changed, it can align with what society uses it for, however when the majority of people start using it differently, the designer’s intention will be left in the background. Think about how the background in a photograph works. It is not the first thing that we see, nor the most important thing about the composition but it does help us understand the whole meaning of the photograph. ([View Highlight](https://read.readwise.io/read/01hzf5yzf7k51ercxka3eqqrg8))