Unit 3 Outcome 1 Flashcards
what does contemporary design refer to?
Contemporary design refers tothe current and popular designs of the present time.
Where and when do designers work?
The context of when contemporary designers work refers to the time, place, society and culture which studios work in
Context is a formative factors influencing a significant part in how design problems are framed, and ideas are conceived, developed, resolved and delivered
freelance designers - on own
Design agency - large design firms
In-house design - design is completed all in the one company
Identify 4 contextual factors designers need to consider
Place – physical surroundings or conditions where a design is made and used
Time – past events, trends, styles, historical development can shape the designer’s context
Society and culture – social environment including cultural norms, values and demographics. Environmental factors such as pollution, renewable materials shape the design decisions.
Political – referring to influence of government, policies, regulations. This can shape the legal decisions designers make and define what is acceptable for designers
Socio economic – cost of materials, labour, land technology, offices impact design decisions.
Technology – the advancements in technology impacts the way designer can create design solutions.
What are the 3 different types of design ideas that designers create during a design proces?
Design ideas generated by designers are = early on and rough
Design concepts are whole ideas
Design solutions are complete are resolved ideas.
What is a design Specialist?
Specialist is an expert in the design field and have a specific area
Specialist will communicate with the designer
Specialist ensures a design is carried out to a suitable degree of quality of innovation
Specialists may work under contract or work freelance.
Specialists will usually have limited contact with the client and work with the designer.
What are some examples of design decisions a designers may need to make?
These may be:
*selecting and including appropriate imagery for a religious organisation
*selecting imagery relevant to children
*selecting typefaces and font sizes appropriate for the vision impaired
*making conscious choices to use recycled media and materials
*finding ways to work within a tight budget, such as using recycled materials and designing ways for a visual communication to have several purposes instead of creating two or more presentations
*copyright and legal obligations, such as purchasing the legal right to use a specific typeface if from a type foundry, and using resources such as photo stock companies and appropriately applying their guidelines and acknowledging all borrowed imagery.
How do designers evaluate design projects?
Design critique
Focus group
Studio discussion
Mock – up of designs
TA consumption of a product or design = sales
Interactive design = views or access timeframe to the design
What is the difference between function and aesthetic in design?
Aesthetic and functional factors that influence the selection and application of design elements and design principles.
Functional and aesthetic factors that influence the selection of preferred concepts.
Identify the factor of technology
The factor oftechnologyis often discussed in partnership with that ofeconomicsas despite the costs of purchasing improved technologies their use can lead to greater productivity through time saving in design, testing and production, cost savings gained through reduced wastage of materials and greater accuracy.
Identify the factor of Economics
Economic and financial considerations refer literally tohow much a visual communication is going to cost to design and produce
Identify the factor of environment
The chief environmental consideration issustainabilityand the impact on the environment that the production and distribution of visual communications
Identify the factor of Ergonomics
How the space is intended to be used by the TA
Configuration of space to make it functional, effective and efficient in design
what are the two types of decisions made by designers during the design process?
Creative decisions = aesthetics and style of the design – can involve in all stages of the design
Technical decisions – employ certain technologies in the design or not to use them due to
Identify the two different stakeholder groups
Stakeholder groups
Creating and defining
Client
End user
Regulatory bodies
Solving problems
Team members
Peers
Specialist
What is the difference between legal and ethical obligations
legal - must do
Ethical - should do
what is visual language?
Visual language toolbox is made up of design elements, principle, gestalt principles and the use of symbols and metaphors.
what contexts do environmental designers work in ?
In a large studio environment
Independently in a small studio
Online or in a physical space
With a range of specialists
Identify what it means to be a contemporary designer
Contemporary designers are culturally literate, socially aware and environmental responsible agents of change.
They often cross – arts practitioners
They often understand that design is influenced by life
Who is a designer we have looked at in the field of environments?
WoodMarsh Architects - based in Melbourne who have a range of specialists that work for them including, project managers, planning specialist, drafts people, engineers. They draw upon past design periods of sculpture to inspire them in the present designing world. The use sustainable design practice’s in the materials they work with for the final builds.
Identify the three types of printing methods used in design.
offset = high resoultion, mass production, cost effective, CMYK colour and can print on most materials
laser - A3 size max. medium print jobs
Inkjet - A4 size only, small print runs, one off prints only
Past design - how did the past effect how designers worked?
Manual methods were relied on
Physical media was heavily relied on
Materials – geographic location effective this
Geographical impacts - designers could only meet in person which impacted the best design being achieved. Only specialist that were available
present design - how do designers currently best work?
Design is rapidly changing
Technology – deeply embedded into our practices due to its efficiently = Low environmental impact
Designers in the early stage do still prefer to use manual methods due to it allowing the design to be authentic
Online project management software – collaboration is often online either via email or shared online that shares and stores feedback from all stakeholders
Designers can work on the project at once
Human centred design is at the heart of design
User testing and suitability is big lever in present design
future - how could the future impact how designers work?
Future design – predicting
Current trends and directions help us predict the future of design
Technology = increase focus authentic design and design collaboration, stakeholders can share and get feedback more quickly and in a more reliable way
Protypes may be able to generated more quickly and share with all stakeholders for feedback
What are the characteristics of field of environments?
Floor plans & elevations
Dimensioning
Drawing layout
Planometric
Perspective
CAD
Models (Digital and Manual)
Scale
Line conventions
Symbols
Labelling
What are the methods commonly used by designer in the field of environments?
Drawing (2D & 3D)
Printing
Digital manipulation
3D processes (construction and model making)
Collage
Photography
Prototyping
What design jobs do you find in the field of environments?
Architect
Interior Designer
Landscape Designer
Exhibition designer
Set designer
Visual Merchandiser
Who are the design specialists working in the field of environments?
Draftsperson
CAD engineer
Illustrator, Renderer
Model maker,
Laser cutter
Engineer Acoustic,
lighting, hydraulic, air-conditioning engineers
Photographer
Interior, exhibition, graphic designers
Land surveyors
Local council
What are some examples of presentation formats in the field of environments?
Floor plans & elevations
Presentation board
Digital presentation
Models
Identify some of the influencing factors on field of environments
Location
Climate
Orientation
Sustainability
Energy consumption
Usability
Aesthetics
Emotional effects
Light
Surfaces,
Voids
Materials
What are the contexts which designers work in environments field?
In a large studio environment
Independently in a small studio
Online or in a physical space
With a range of specialists
What are the signature ways that designers in the field of environments work?
Variety of software tools to create digital models of environments
Simulate lighting
CAD software – allows for both 2D an 3D drawing systems. Also can support the scheduling, quantity, volume estimates, cost and, shadow effects
Rendering software
CAD modelling software
Virtual reality software – help build client experience
How do designers evaluate design ideas?
Refine ideas and concepts to meet the needs of the user
Evaluating function of the design = durability, usability ergonomic
Evaluating the aesthetic – style, mood, feeling
Different stages of the design process needs to be evaluated.
Surveying the target audience is the simplest way of receiving feedback on the design
Self evaluation – PMI or SWOT against the needs of the brief
Stakeholders can provide specific feedback on areas the designer needs more support with
What are the legal obligations of a designer in the field of environments?
Architects in Victoria must register with the board o Victoria
Once registered as an Architect you must maintain standards of professional conduct = Architect Act
Copyright = the law automatically grants the creator of drawings and designs certain rights
Contracts between the designer and client also protect
What are the characteristics of the design field of interactive experiences?
The goal of an interactive designer is to create relevant designs that are intuitive and engaging in experience that are enjoyable for the TA
Interactive experiences focuses on the aesthetics of time, sounds, motions and space.
What are the materials, methods and media used by designers who work in the field of interactive experiences?
Methods = DIM
Media DA = website programming and coding
Materials = Screen, Touch screen , Digital interface