design theory Flashcards
(25 cards)
why are design influences important?
it is impossible to create and innovative idea unless we compare them with peers
what should we consider when analysing past designs(4)
-cultural and social influences from the time
-major technological developments of the time
-key aspects associated with movement
-influences on the design today
what is the arts and crafts movement?
appreciation of the beauty of materials, highlighting the unique nature of materials. e.g the grain in solid oak
hand produced craft skills, inspiration from hand produced in medieval europe
who are the major contributors of arts and crafts movement?
william morris, C.F.A cousy, richard norman shaw
how did the arts and crafts movement start?
a concern held by prominent designers- with the use of machinery and factory based production
this is about honest design
what is art deco all about?
this is referred to as the use of simple geometric forms and symmetry
what period was the art deco movement?
1920s-1930s, this was named after the paris exhibition in 1925
what movement did art deco take inspiration from?
art nouveau
why did the tutankhamun have a big impact on the art and deco movement?
the discovery of tutankhamun lead to an increased interest of the ancient world. and is reflected with geometry shapes and ziggurats(step pyramids)
what is a sunburst motif?
they symbolised a new age of modern living and change of social class
who are the major contributors of the art deco movement?
Clarice Cliff, Eileen Gray, Alvar Aalto, Walter Darwin teague, Chrysler building
what is streamlining?
the use of architecture of flowing curves and smooth exteriors bisected with chrome details
this approach was first seen in the 1920s on a car design
when aerodynamic s symbolised modernity
how did modernism form?
-evolved from art deco
-represented by two schools Bauhaus and De stijl
how does the world war link in with modernism?
the impact of the war on infrastructure resulted the need to rebuild,
which gave them an opportunity to make changes and mdoernise
how did de stijl contribute to modernism?
focus on the use of basic rectilinear forms and primary colours with asymmetrical designs.
how did bauhaus contribute to modernism?
-form follows function
-embrace the machine age by seeing beauty in machine finishes and natural appearance
-pure geometrical forms
how does Walter Gropius contribute to modernism?
after the first world war, Gropius wanted to embrace modern manufacturing techniques to provide affordable products for everyone
give examples of material innovation examples/ contributions to modernism
- Wassily chair Bauhaus/ Barcelona chair -tubular steel
-Charles and Ray Eames lounge chair-plywood steel and fibreglass
what is post modernism?
the design theory that rebelled against modernism by denying the excessive ornamentation of design
how does the memphis group contribute to post modernism?
in 1970s-1980s, memphis group produced range of playful products
what are the key features of memphis group towards post modernism?
bold and colourful designs
juxtaposition of simple geometric forms
challenging forms
anthropomorphism and zoomorphic designs
who is phillips starck
french product designer with eclectic designs
worked on kitchenware with Alessi
aims to enhance experience of user through playful and provoking designs
JUICY SALIF
describe the designs of charles and ray eames
polymer and plywood moulded furniture
cubist architecture-modernist houses
american and husband wife
who’s james dyson
british designer of dyson developed successful household products with innovative technology
