Design for Aesthetics and Ergonomics Flashcards
Define Aesthetics
A set of principles concerned with the nature and appreciation of beauty
Name the 5 Aesthetic principles
- Subjective as it cant be measured
- Objective as there id a mathematical order
- Dynamic and changing
- Affected by symbolism
- Challenging to get right combination
Give examples of curves in car design
Bonnet
Roof
Wing mirrors
Give examples of blending in car design
Wheel arches
Give examples of flowing lines in car design
Shoulder line over wheel arch
Give examples of borders in car design
Windows and wheels
Give examples of slenderness in car design
Alloy spoke wheel width
Give examples of embellishments in car design
Alloy wheel
Give examples of contrast in car design
Smooth panels versus mesh air intake
What are the 3 principles of car styling
- Consistent basic layout
- Consistent car types (eg mini, hatchback, suv…)
- Individual design within a particular shape (sleek, round, square…)
Give examples of strength symbolism in SUVs
Corrugated panels Thick sections Smaller windows High floor base Deep engine compartment Big colours
What are the 10 interior design styles of buildings
- Modern
- Contemporary
- Minimalist
- Industrial
- Mid-Century Modern
- Scandinavian
7, Traditional
8, Bohemian - Rustic
- Shabby Chic
What are the 5 interior design styles for cars
- Functional - ergonomics and convenience
- Modern - clean, simple colour palette
- Sporty - deep seats, small steering wheel
- Luxury - wood, spacious
- Futuristic - clean, minimalistic, high tech
What are the 8 function of car colour
- Aesthetics
- Association - Bright colours with sports cars
- Cleanability - White dirties easier
- Definition - White affects shape perception
- Safety - Black is less safe at night
- Heat Absorption - White reflects heat better
- Cost - Metallic/matte cost more
- Resale - Brown/green low resale
How many hue colours are there
3 primary, 3 secondary, 6 tertiary - 12 total
How can colour be used for emphasis
Affects size perception
Emphasise shape definition
Associate with ideas
Name the 5 common colour combinations
- Complimentary
- Analogous
- Triadic
- Split Complimentary
- Tetradic
What are 5 other aspects of colour
- Metallic - reflect more incident light
- Gloss - shiny
- Iridescence - colour changes with angle
- Lustre - intensity of colour
- Texture
What is the standard deviation for the 95%-ile
s = (95%-5%)/3.29 or s = (95%-50%)/1.645
What are some ergonomic factors in car design
Driver visibility - blind spots, car height
Mirrors - distance perception and field of view
Steering ratio - Race cars have low steering ratio
Pedal design - Resistance to push back
Seat design - minimise vibration, allow adjustment
Wheel changing - easy
Dashboard
What are the main features of a man-machine interface
Alert operator to danger
Minimise distraction
Maximise speed of communication
What is shading and how is it perceived
Adding black - more formal(?)
What is toning and how is it perceived
Adding grey - more complex, subtle, sophisticated
What is tinting and how is it perceived
Adding white - pastel, delicate, feminine
