Designers

Question 1

Who are the designers

Answer 1

Phillipe Starc
James Dyson
Margaret Calvert
Dieter Rams
Charles and Ray Eames
Marianne Brandt

Question 2

Philippe Starck

Work, Styles and focuses

Answer 2

Alessi Kitchenware - Postmodern sculptural, form over function - Juicy Salif
Architecture and Interior design - (Eataly clear chairs) ‘Democratic Design’ aimed for the masses
Playful, experimental and thought-provoking design

Question 3

James Dyson

Work, Styles and focuses

Answer 3

Heavily form follows function - Landing craft, wheelbarrow

Dyson DC01 - Identified other bagless product suction issues and fixed separation.

Question 4

What are the key features of the DC01 vacuum cleaner

Answer 4

By changing the dust collection system the dust is able to separate without reducing suction
Contrasting colours highlight key features of the product
Easy disassembly to aid maintenance

Question 5

Margaret Calvert

Answer 5

Influential Graphic Designer who made many UK transport signs

Mix of upper and lowercase letters on signs improved readability

Question 6

Dieter Rams Design Principles

Answer 6

Good design is innovative
Good design makes a product useful
Good design is aesthetic
Good design makes a product understandable
Good design is unobtrusive
Good design is honest
Good design has longevity
Good design is thorough down to the last detail
Good design is environmentally friendly
Good design is as little design as possible

Question 7

Charles and Ray Eames

Answer 7

Partnership famous for moulded plywood and polymer furniture
Linked to De Stijl movement

Lounge Chair Wood - Laminated stool/hard seat

Lounger - Herman Miller seat

Question 8

Marianne Brandt

Answer 8

Bauhaus student, head of metalwork department
Developed geometrically pure kitchenware which were successful despite general Bauhaus unpopularity
Simplicity ensured relevance - Bauhaus Tea infuser