Must see documentary on BBC4 tonight 28th September where poet Simon Armitage discusses our obsession with replacing existing technologies with newer "better" versions.
Along the route we see some good examples of modern design from recent decades as well as making us think about the utter disposability of our consumer goods.
This discussion also poses quite a contrast to the ethos of designer/makers such as myself who strive to create possible "Heirloom quality goods" in their funiture designs
BBC description..."Poet and gadget lover Simon Armitage explores people's obsession with upgrading to the latest technological gadgetry.
Upgrade culture drives millions to purchase the latest phones, flatscreen TVs, laptops and MP3 players. But is it design, functionality, fashion or friends that makes people covet the upgrade, and how far does the choice of gadgets define identity? Simon journeys across Britain and to South Korea in search of answers."
Broadcast on:BBC Four, 9:00pm Monday 28th September 2009
Duration: 60 minutes
Available until: 9:59pm Monday 5th October 2009
Link to BBC I player.....Simon Armitage in Upgrade me
Monday, September 28, 2009
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