Section B - Anti-Design

Question 1

Background on Modernism

Answer 1

strip down decorative element
save time, money and labour

form follows function

useful, not obtrusive,
minimalist

these principles were rejected by anti-design

Question 2

Context

Answer 2

reaction against Modernism and capitalist design

create unique objects

rejected ideals of ‘good design’ and ‘form follows function’

social and cultural potential of design instead of wanting to increase sales

modernism = permanent
anti-design= temporary, throw away, replaced by something new

Question 3

Designer

Answer 3

Gruppo Strum

design as one of the means with which to participate in the social and political protests of the1960s.

Question 4

PRATONE CHAIR

Answer 4

‘biglawn.’
grass like appearance
biomimicry

sitting complicated
frees us from social conditioning of sitting ‘normally’

pieces moved, manipulated ot encourage playfulness
contrast to the impersonal modernism designs

polyurethane foam - technology

Question 5

Term

Answer 5

Biomimicry
The imitation of natural elements/systems to solve a design problem

Question 6

BOW ARMCHAIR

Answer 6

unusual dimensions

appears soft and flexible
ironic, metal

technology

Question 7

Themes

Answer 7

development of materials
limited cash, unemployment
- thrifting, upcycling

rebellious attitude
radical ides, conversation

ecleticism and pluralism

Punk lifestyle

freedom from political ideology

rejection of colonial elements