Paper 2 June Flashcards
anthroprometrics
study of size and proportions of the human body
ergonomics
application of anthropometric data, products are easy and comfortable to use
ergonomic testing
requires the use of models so users can give feedback
If ergonomics are wrong
uncomfortable, painful, difficult to use, can reach or operate
Arts and crafts elements
simplistic design, handmade, patterns, nature design, classic items
Art deco elements
curved lines, streamlined forms, exotic wood, products include lighting products and radios and statues
Bauhaus (modernism) key elements
tubular steel and glass steel and concrete, simple functional design, neutral colours
post modernism elements
bright colours , creative, decorative, bold, plastic and steel
WW1
mass products same products, function over form, wood
post WW1
fewer restrictions, more materials, more steel tubing as it is lighter than wood, functional products still, moving assemble line (Henry ford Model T)
WWII
still few raw materials, furniture rationing, simple functional built to last furniture, utility products, rationing, metal donations
philippe starck
product design, kitchen appliances and super yachts, form over function, post modernism
Marianne Brandt
Bauhaus, teapots and jugs and lighting, metal workshop steel and muted colours, never mass produced
James dyson
inventor and young brit engineer, radical, purpose and function over form, hairdryer and vacuum cleaner,
Dieter Rams
Industrial designer, radios (braun), bauhaus, simple unfussy
