Beyond the Object is an investigation, a reflection in the form of a movie regarding the world of design. The movie tries to explore and understand which role design plays in everyday life, and also what it holds for us in the future. Primary focus lies on the visionary aspect, but also the critical aspect of an over designed society. The producers hope that the movie can open up for discussion, and also work as an inspiration tool, both for design students and the design interested public in general.
The movie consists of several edited telephone recordings with different practitioners, academics, curators, and other design professionals around the globe. The participants speak candidly about negative tendencies in design, the importance of being responsible as a designer, the sustainability aspect in design and the interaction between the human being and design technology. The variety of visions from interaction designers, architects, city planners, interior designers and design professors gives the viewer a chance to look at the complexity of design from different angles.