Designers Flashcards
Aim of Heath Nash
Aims to use recycled material while producing aesthetically pleasing designs
Influence of Heath Nash
Japanese origami
3 characteristics of Heath Nash
- Handmade
- Recycled material
- Organic leafy designs
What is Heath Nash addressing
Environmentally due to recycling waste and scraps
Heath Nash’s design
“Flowerball”
Functional
Simplistic
Dominantly white
Adds aesthetic value
Achieves unity
Aim of Francis Kere
To create buildings that adapt to climate
Influence of Francis Kere
Experiences at home
Characteristics of Francis Kere
- Traditional techniques
- Organic natural shapes
What is Francis Kere addressing
Sustainability
Francis Kere’s design
“Gando Primary and Secondary School”
Modern
Green architecture
Traditional techniques
Aim of Street Wires
Create long-term employment
Influence of Street Wires
Wild and domestic life as well as corporate logos
Characteristics of Street Wires
- Rural wire art
- Humorous
- Simplistic
- Dominant bright colours
Street Wire’s design
“Proudly South African logo”
SA colours
Tick = quality approved
Organic hand - geometric logo
Aim of B.J. Krivanek
Aims to add public and poetic dimensions to commercial messages
Influence of B.J. Krivanek
By people
Characteristics of B.J. Krivanek
- Natural phenomena
- Design monuments
- Emotive text
- Materials like glass and stainless steel
What is B.J. Krivanek addressing?
Addresses people’s knowledge and voice
B.J. Krivanek’s design
“Recovering Equilibrium”
9/11 Memorial
Movement by old water fountain
Universal, different languages
Aim of Haldane Martin
Combine recycled material and functional design to celebrate cultures of SA
Influence of Haldane Martin
Cultures of SA
Characteristics of Haldane Martin
- Sophisticated
- Simple
- Clean, uncluttered design
- Recycled materials
- Manmade
What is Haldane Martin addressing?
Sustainability by practicing sustainable designing
Haldane Martin’s design
“IsiZulu Mama Cafe Chair”
Recycled plastic strips
Stainless steel made of recycled material
True craftsmanship
African baskets
IsiZulu Beadwork
Most trading of beads took place in 1824 between amaZulus
It is used for special occasions and holds spiritual powers
It is also recreational as it is normally done as a social activity
Ostrich egg shells, seeds, wood, stone, and gold are made into the beads
Messages are woven into the decorative geometric designs with their unique significance
IsiZulu Love Letter is their biggest example
Aim of Laduma Ngxokolo
He created jobs and sustainability with the techniques and materials used
Influence of Laduma Ngxokolo
Influenced by mother’s beadwork and Xhosa beadwork as well as patterns
Characteristics of incorporation of Laduma Ngxokolo
- Used materials such as mohair
- Patterns and colour showcased the Xhosa culture
Laduma Ngxokolo’s design
MaXHOSA was his main work
