The Conflict Between Philosophy and Design: The Dilemma of Artistic Independence

Abstract

This study conducts an in-depth exploration of the limitations associated with applying Alain Badiou's "inaesthetic" artistic perspective to modern product design. Firstly, it reviews the current state of research on Badiou and his "inaesthetic" both domestically and internationally, noting that domestic research remains relatively limited while foreign studies are more in-depth and extensive. Then, the paper outlines the philosophical underpinnings of Badiou's "inaesthetic" artistic view, positing that artistic truth emerges from artistic events, which serve to reveal and communicate truth. Art should be independent of market forces and economic interests, thereby preserving its autonomy and critical capacity. Subsequently, the paper discusses modern product design from an aesthetic standpoint, emphasizing that product design must prioritize the balance between form and function, visual allure and artistic sensibility, as well as the ability to resonate with users' emotions.Finally, this paper identifies the limitations of "inaesthetic" in modern product design, including internal theoretical inconsistencies, contradictions between abstract concepts and practical implementation, conflicts between user-centered design and subjective agency, and tensions between commercial demands and artistic independence.