Designers and their work Flashcards
Dieter Rams’ principles of good design- Innovative?
A product that uses modern materials, technologies and approaches to solve a problem.
Dieter Rams’ principles of good design- Makes a product useful?
A product must be functional and successfully solve a design problem it set out to address.
Dieter Rams’ principles of good design- Is aesthetic?
Form follows function, although the aesthetic success of a product depend who it was designed for. A product should still be well-executed and look great.
Dieter Rams’ principles of good design- Makes a product understandable?
The use of a product should be intuitive and require minimal guidance. Any guidance should be evident through the form of the product.
Dieter Rams’ principles of good design- It is unobtrusive?
All aspects of a product should be designed for a purpose, with nothing added purely for aesthetics.
Dieter Rams’ principles of good design- Honest?
The consumer should not be led to believe that a product is something that it isn’t, such as veneers pretending to be solid wood.
Dieter Rams’ principles of good design- Has longevity?
It stays relevant for a long period of time.
Dieter Rams’ principles of good design- Thorough down to the last detail?
All aspects of a product must be designed well, so ensure everything functions as it should.
Dieter Rams’ principles of good design- Environmentally friendly?
Use of sustainable materials and processes in the development and manufacture of products.
Dieter Rams’ principles of good design- As little design as possible?
Design that concentrates on essentials, minimalist design.
James Dyson-the DC01 vacuum cleaner?
-Contrasting colour schemes mean that key features are highlighted, aiding the ease of use by the consumer.
-A large number of integral fittings allow disassembly of the product to aid maintenance.
-The clear dustbin makes it easy to tell when the vacuum needs emptying, however once collected the dust within the bin is unsightly if not emptied.
