13. Social and economic influences Flashcards
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What are examples of social and economic influences in design?
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- Post-First World War
- The Second World War
- Contemporary times
2
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What are the key points of post-first World War?
Talk about metal and steel
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- Metal tubing was adopted as a replacement for wood.
- Tubular steel doesn’t suffer from the problem of inconsistent strength.
- Famous furniture designs were inspired by Breuer’s B3 and many Bauhaus designs.
- Furniture could be made without requiring any traditional handcrafting skills.
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What are key points about Second World War?
Talk about rationing, shortage of … and utility …
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- Due to WW2, there was a sever shortage of many goods and materials.
- Rationing was introduced to ensure the fair distribution of essentials.
- Various utility schemes introduced to target shortages i.e. clothing, foot ware etc.
4
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What is the utility furniture scheme?
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- It was lead by Gordon Russell
- Fulfilled basics furniture requirements
- Prioritised helping newly married couples and people made homeless due to the bombing.
5
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What key design features were involved in the utility furniture scheme?
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- Design were influenced by the arts and crafts movement - strong, simple and for purpose.
- It employed traditional, vernacular manufacturing methods and materials.
- Approved items displayed an official CC41 logo.
6
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What is the Council of Industrial Design (COID)?
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Set up in 1944, the aim to improve standards in design through training, assessment and information.
7
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Key points about the contemporary times
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- Polymers gave the design world momentum, with bright colours and shapes.
- The inventions of the transistor in the late 1940s led to a demand in small radios and lots of electronic products.
8
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What do contemporary design companies like IKEA mean to home furnishing?
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Home furnishing can be enjoyable.
9
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Why did contemporary times start to become popular?
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People sought exciting, fashionable and decorative designs.
