topic 6 - classic design Flashcards
what is classic design?
a product that serves as a standard of its time, that has been manufactured industrially, and has a timeless appeal.
what is obsolescence?
a product that is obsoslete, no longer produced or out of date. classic designs tend to transcend obsolescene and become desired objects long after they have stopped manufacturing.
what is planned obsolescene?
when a product is deliberately designed to have a specific product cycle. this is usually a shortened one. it is usually so that people buy the product again and again.
what is mass production?
it involves the bulk manufacture of products that have little or no customisation. it usually involves extensive mechanisation/automation and so the cost is high.
however, the total cost per unit is lower as it requires less labour and materials can be sourced in higher quantities for less.
what is ubiquitous/omniprescence?
when an object becomes part of our everyday lives and we start ot attatch emotions, feelings and experiences to the product. it means it is found or present everywhere.
what is a dominant design?
A dominant design is the most popular choice in the market. Competitors and innovators follow it if they want to be successful.
what is form?
the shape of a product and its aesthetic qualities.
what is function?
how well the product fulfills the task.
form vs function
there is tension when designing a new product between to focus more on its form or on its function.
what is the bauhaus school?
the design school emphasised their theory that form follows function.
what is retro-styling?
it uses the form and decoration of classic designs from a particular period of time/style.
what is practical function?
it is determined by the logical or well-reasoned approach to its design.
what is psychological function?
it is determined by emotional responses. these are the ‘needs’ and ‘wants’.
what are some examples of classic design?
philippe starck’s juicy salif
fender telecaster
mini classic
anglepoise lamp
