Brackets – a symphony of form and function

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Few objects are required to meet the twin objectives of great form and great function as brackets do. You find brackets holding up a vast range of objects in everyday life. They hold up objects from shelves to balconies in buildings with a lot of other things in between. There is one common fact which is true for all good quality brackets. They excel both in form and function.

With some brackets which are very visible the form has to be aesthetically pleasing and in line with other design elements that are present. This form is the result of the material used, how it was processed and the artistry of the design. Some of the greatest artistic motifs have found expression in brackets. They can be ornate or minimalist in their design philosophy.

Other brackets which are not easily visible also need to have their form carefully designed. Here the objective is to have the form such that it easily blends into the back ground and doesn’t show as an ugly protuberance. Often this is easier said than done. Again the material, its colour, texture and form are essential in making the bracket as invisible to the observer’s eye as possible.

However aesthetic considerations emphatic or quiet are not the primary considerations in the form of a bracket. That has to be the function. A bracket’s form must make it strong enough to durably perform the function it is meant for with a sumptuous margin of safety.

The design should be such that there are no high stress points created which can lead to premature fatigue.

Therefore making well designed brackets both in form and function is a skill to be mastered. Any undue bias for either form or function might leave the other too weak and the bracket will not be a great one.

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Next time you spot a bracket in everyday life. Take a minute to observe its form and function. If it is a great one you will find you have a lot to admire about it.