Designers

Question 1

Aim of Heath Nash

Answer 1

Aims to use recycled material while producing aesthetically pleasing designs

Question 2

Influence of Heath Nash

Answer 2

Japanese origami

Question 3

3 characteristics of Heath Nash

Answer 3

1. Handmade
2. Recycled material
3. Organic leafy designs

Question 4

What is Heath Nash addressing

Answer 4

Environmentally due to recycling waste and scraps

Question 5

Heath Nash’s design

Answer 5

“Flowerball”

Functional
Simplistic
Dominantly white
Adds aesthetic value
Achieves unity

Question 6

Aim of Francis Kere

Answer 6

To create buildings that adapt to climate

Question 7

Influence of Francis Kere

Answer 7

Experiences at home

Question 8

Characteristics of Francis Kere

Answer 8

1. Traditional techniques
2. Organic natural shapes

Question 9

What is Francis Kere addressing

Answer 9

Sustainability

Question 10

Francis Kere’s design

Answer 10

“Gando Primary and Secondary School”

Modern
Green architecture
Traditional techniques

Question 11

Aim of Street Wires

Answer 11

Create long-term employment

Question 12

Influence of Street Wires

Answer 12

Wild and domestic life as well as corporate logos

Question 13

Characteristics of Street Wires

Answer 13

1. Rural wire art
2. Humorous
3. Simplistic
4. Dominant bright colours

Question 14

Street Wire’s design

Answer 14

“Proudly South African logo”

SA colours
Tick = quality approved
Organic hand - geometric logo

Question 15

Aim of B.J. Krivanek

Answer 15

Aims to add public and poetic dimensions to commercial messages

Question 16

Influence of B.J. Krivanek

Answer 16

By people

Question 17

Characteristics of B.J. Krivanek

Answer 17

1. Natural phenomena
2. Design monuments
3. Emotive text
4. Materials like glass and stainless steel

Question 18

What is B.J. Krivanek addressing?

Answer 18

Addresses people’s knowledge and voice

Question 19

B.J. Krivanek’s design

Answer 19

“Recovering Equilibrium”

9/11 Memorial
Movement by old water fountain
Universal, different languages

Question 20

Aim of Haldane Martin

Answer 20

Combine recycled material and functional design to celebrate cultures of SA

Question 21

Influence of Haldane Martin

Answer 21

Cultures of SA

Question 22

Characteristics of Haldane Martin

Answer 22

1. Sophisticated
2. Simple
3. Clean, uncluttered design
4. Recycled materials
5. Manmade

Question 23

What is Haldane Martin addressing?

Answer 23

Sustainability by practicing sustainable designing

Question 24

Haldane Martin’s design

Answer 24

“IsiZulu Mama Cafe Chair”

Recycled plastic strips
Stainless steel made of recycled material
True craftsmanship
African baskets

Question 25

IsiZulu Beadwork

Answer 25

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

Question 26

Aim of Laduma Ngxokolo

Answer 26

He created jobs and sustainability with the techniques and materials used

Question 27

Influence of Laduma Ngxokolo

Answer 27

Influenced by mother’s beadwork and Xhosa beadwork as well as patterns

Question 28

Characteristics of incorporation of Laduma Ngxokolo

Answer 28

1. Used materials such as mohair
2. Patterns and colour showcased the Xhosa culture

Question 29

Laduma Ngxokolo’s design

Answer 29

MaXHOSA was his main work