Design Criticism Directed By Ideaistic Roundness

Design Criticism can be defined in a broad sense or a narrow sense. In broad sense, Design Criticism emphasizes on analysis rather than critical judgement. In narrow sense, it means critics criticize the object objectively with some definite criterion and measure, including their own subjectivity. Ideaistic Roundness drives at an ideal manner of philosophical thinking. Based on the above, Round Criticism is brought forward.Round Criticism refers to a new kind of critical system directed by Ideaistic Roundness, which expresses a perfect manner of critique. It would combine encyclopedical knowledge with abundant experience and profound wisdom to evaluate the design roundly rather than take the process of analyzing and actual conclusion as ultimate object. The critique should also be creative, developmental, integrated and independent. It may be still an artistic ideal. The author makes a full discussion from six aspects separately answering the new mention Round Criticism.From the thesis, we can learn that Ideaistic Roundness can be applied to design widely, such as the application of synaesthesia, inspiration, association, imagination, absence and meaningful blankness. Some factors that influence criticism are also specialized here. They are apperception, gusto and communication. According to the facts of design education in China, the necessity of applying Round Criticism to education is discussed instructively lastly. Most importantly, Round Criticism changes people' s traditional viewpoints about Design Criticism. It uses new philosophical thought to enhance the development of criticism. The final goal, it will direct the future of modern design.