Evolution of Product Design

Question 1

What is a market pull?

Answer 1

• A product develops based on the needs/demands of consumers in the market.

For example, consumers might ask for improvements on a certain product, and that the company might change that product based on that feedback from customers.

Question 2

What is a technology push?

Answer 2

A technological advancement results in new products being developed and sold based on the availability of that new technology.

For example, developments in touch-screen technology resulted in the release of new mobile phones with touch screens.

Question 3

Describe features of the arts and crafts movement.

Answer 3

• Born out of a distrust for industrialism.
• Focus on traditions, natural forms and hand-crafted products.
• Encouraged art to be shared by everybody.