JAMES DYSON Flashcards
(11 cards)
3 of his designs are…
Vacuum cleaner designs, wheelbarrow, Sea Truck
What technology did Dyson invent that revolutionised the vacuum industry?
Cyclone technology, replaced the original bag vacuums
One of his latest designs today using his Cyclone technology is…
the Airblade
on of his first designers to use what as a wheel?
the ball
What are some trade mark things that make his products unique?
transparent and bright coloured plastic
what does Dyson do to help the user understand how to use his products?
he ensures the technology/engineering isn’t hidden from the user. for example the Dyson01 (yellow where the user interacts)
What is Dyson not afraid to do when designing?
to use and existing idea or product and look at it from a different angle to create a product
How and where did he start his design career?
he started in the U.K. and set up his own business
What did Dyson do when other companies tried to copy his design concepts?
he took on big corporate companies and won
To design the idea is as important as the technology, in which design is the prevalent?
the concept of the ball was an idea used in the Dyson Ball
What does Dyson prioritise in his products?
FUNCTION
