1.57 technological developments in society Flashcards
3 characteristics of the influence of dyson
focuses on form, function, ergonomics and aesthetics to develop consumer products
emphasised the importance of prototyping with over 5000 prototypes for the worlds first bagless vacuum cleaner.
created a design foundation with a major focus on design education.
3 characteristics of the influence of Bayliss
with his design of the wind-up radio forced many companies to take sustainability seriously and as a result a number of products developed from his use of tech.
founded the Trevor Baylis brands which was set up to help inventors connect with patent lawyers so they could ensure their designs were protected.
promoted the activity of invention by encouraging and supporting inventors and engineers through the foundation.
3 characteristics of apples influence
quality design of all their products with great attention to detail.
simplicity of use in all their product range.
offer great customer service and in store experience.
2 characteristics of Memphis influence
produced and showcase furniture and other design based products such as ceramics, glass, fabrics etc.
focused on post modernism style where work reflected the principle of modern movement.
what are 3 of the basic principles of post modernism
form over function
decorative features used to enhance aesthetics
influenced from media and fashion
example of moral design
a product which incorporates moral factors in its design would be computers. they incorporate positive moral factors in its design as it provides the opportunity for the user to use software to filter online material.
example of social design
one product is a bicycle. they have been designed to cater for different lifestyles. racing, off road, touring and mountain biking are just a few examples of how the designer has incorporated social factors.
example of environmental design
kraft foods Kenco coffee created a new type of packaging for its old coffee product Kenco which uses 97% less packaging than old packaging.
example pf economic design
consumers buying power is dictated by their income, as a result lower end product re developed for lower end income people for example the ford fiesta, a lower priced ford to satisfy the demand and purchasing power of these consumers.
