Post Modernism

Question 1

Characteristic designs for post modernism?

Answer 1

Influential designer in the ‘New Design Style’ (Post- modernism) (1)
2. Influenced both product design and interior design (1)
3. Working with international companies / Alessi spread his
design influence (1)
4. His designs for a wide range of consumer products
influenced all areas of design (1)
5. Stylised and streamlined designs (1)
6. Values new technologies and has a taste for innovation
(1)
7. Better to make a creative mistake than stagnant work in
good taste (1)
8. Iconic designs for Alessi (1)
9. Designs have humour and personality (1)
10.Designs bright and colourful (1)
11.Retro designs that take inspiration from past movements
(1)
12.Deconstruction and controlled chaos (1)
13.Less is a bore (1)
14.Abstract / individualistic / modern / distorted childlike (1) 15.Gave products names (1)
16.Form over function or function follows form (1) 17.Designs didn’t always work well but looked good (1) 18.Vibrant, eccentric and ornamental (1)
19.Promotes the use of plastic (1)
20.Avoidance of the use of ‘natural’ materials (wood, leather
etc) (1)
21.Uses interesting combinations of materials eg glass with
stone (1)
22.Designs to be mass produced and relatively affordable
(1)
23.Uses anthropomorphic, horn, sperm and teardrop shapes
within designs (1)

Question 2

Negative impact of post modernism?

Answer 2

1. Designs may not function effectively (1)
2. Designs may not be as safe as functional designs (1)
3. Ergonomics may be compromised by the visual form of
   the product (1)
4. The designs may not be suitable for traditional interiors