Background of product design Flashcards
Give a brief outline of the design movements
1890s - Arts and crafts, William Morris 1900s - Art Nouveau, organic 1920s - Bauhaus Mid 1920s - De Stijl 1930s - Art Deco 1980s - Memphis Present - Blobism
Describe a design movement in detail
Art deco, started in 1925 In Paris Geometric shapes Glamorous period Great Gatsby
Describe a classic design in detail
Coca cola bottle
Classic design due to its:
Distinctive shape and brand name
What does a product have to be to be an icon
Innovative and influential
Use of technology
Must own quality
What is retro
New products with an old-fashioned style
New technologies are used to make an old product better
Difference between market pull and technological push
Market pull is based on consumer demand. Consumers see a product they want to buy and this creates a demand which leads to a development or expansion of the product. Technological push however is when new products are made because new materials or production methods have been found.
Why do products evolve
Development in materials
Changes in manufacturing processes
New technologies
Social / fashion changes
