In the film, there was certainly a defined culture existing within the small community in which Babette lived. They were extremely conservative and this reflected into the way they spoke, dressed, and even interacted with the other members of the community. Their conservative values reflected in the design of the modest clothing that they wore and the polite way in which they went about their daily activities. The designs existing within Babette's home were modest yet had a sense of elegance, made to make guests in the home feel comfortable without being overwhelming.
The refined behavior and design existing within the film are just one example of the relationship between design and culture. The culture from which a person comes defines their entire lives and how they exist within that life. Therefore, the design of these places must reflect and parallel with the culture for which it has been designed. If a person comes from a very conservative culture, such as Babette, chances are the designs of the clothing and interiors of this place will also be conservative in nature. If a person comes from a culture of luxury, they most likely will have things designed to surround them that reflect these values and so on.
You cannot design for a person without first knowing and understanding the culture from which they come. Plain and simple.
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