2. Design Influences, styles and movements

Question 1

What is Modernism ?

Answer 1

A period, principally of aftermaths of WW1
- Form follows function (function is the most important)
- Bauhaus

Question 2

What is post-Modernism?

Answer 2

Late twentieth century design style that believes modernism is boring

Question 3

What is Form follows Function?

Answer 3

The aethetics of a product are followd/dictated by the way it wokrs

Question 4

What is mephis design

Answer 4

Late twentieth century design post modern design , play full abstract design lacking practicallity.

Question 5

What are some examples of Modern Designers?

Answer 5

Dieter Rams
Margret Calvert
Marianne Brandt
Dieter Rams

Question 6

What are some examples of Post Modern Designers?

Answer 6

Ettore Sottsass
Phillipe Starck
Marc Newson

Question 7

What are some of the key feutres of Bauhaus Design.

Answer 7

-Modernism
-Form follows function
Creating everyday product for everyday people
- Useing modern materials
Designers - Marianne Brandt
Marcel Breuer

Question 8

What are some of the key feutres of Memphis Design.

Answer 8

• Post Modernism
• Playful , bold bright colourful , sculptural desing that overlook function
• Anthropomorthic and zoomorphic design
  abstract and random juxtaposition of geometric forms
  non traditional materials such as plastic.
  Designers - Ettore sottsass