Influences on Design

Question 1

What are the key points of the Arts & Crafts movement

Answer 1

They valued hand made products
Reflected natural forms and textures

Question 2

What are the key point art nouveau

Answer 2

Particularly in architecture and design
Sinuous/flowing lines
Organic shapes or plant forms

Question 3

What are the key points of art deco

Answer 3

Simple geometric forms (inspired by ancient architecture)
Angular lines
Often with gold/reflecting wealth

Question 4

What are the key points of Bauhaus

Answer 4

Steelmongery
Mass production (both inspired by WW1)
Tubular forms
Form follows function

Question 5

What are the key points of de stijl (modernism)

Answer 5

Basics rectilinear forms
Primary colour schemes
Abstract and asymmetrical pieces

Question 6

What are the key points of streamlining

Answer 6

Flowing curves
Smooth exteriors with chrome detailing
Aerodynamic shapes (1920s cars)

Question 7

What are the key features of post modernism /Memphis design

Answer 7

Bold and colourful designs
Random geometric forms
Often makes the user question-very artistic
Less is bore

Question 8

What are dieter rams 10 principles

Answer 8

Good design is:
Innovative
Useful
Aesthetic
Easy to understand
Unobtrusive
Honest
Long lasting
Thorough
Environmentally friendly
As little as possible

Question 9

What are some designers from the Arts & Crafts movement

Answer 9

William Morris, Charles Voysey, Richard Shaw

Question 10

What are some designers from the Bauhaus movement

Answer 10

Walter Gropius (founder), Mies van de Rohe, Marcel Breuer

Question 11

What are some designers from the post modernism movement

Answer 11

Ettore Sottsass, Roy Lichtenstein, Phillipe Starck

Question 12

What are some designers from the art deco movement

Answer 12

Alberto Alessi, Le Corbusier, Eileen Gray