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Design and Industrial Revolution

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What is Design?

Q1. What was the industrial revolution? When did it occur? How did industrialisation lead to the creation of the design profession? How was the industrial manufacturing of making products new and what role did the designer play in creating new products?

The industrial revolution was a movement that began in mainly in England and Germany during the 18th-19th century. It then spread throughout the world. The industrial revolution introduced the notion of function, ergonomics, and the use of modern materials. Designers had to think of new ways to create objects with the use of modern industrial materials in a cheaper and more efficient manner.

Q2. Explain what series and mass production means. What other …show more content…

Guo Pei - Red Shoes: Homage to Wizard of Oz shoes, 2011

Aesthetics function: An extravagant, modern take on Dorothy’s shoes from “The wizard of Oz” The delicate and intricate detail surrounding the shoe seems to create a sense of perfection. The shows don’t seem to be practical but have a unique and quirky design. It also seems to allude/ portray women as not only luxurious and feminine, but also intensive and powerful.

Dieter Rams - SK4 Record Player, 1956 (Snow White’s coffin)

Practical, technical function: The transparent plastic, which exposes the mechanics of the record player, is unobstructed and makes the product understandable. The design is kept simple and honest, a minimalist approach. Through the use of little design, perhaps alludes to how easy and useful the product is.

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Milton Glaser: Taking inspiration from the history of art and graphic design, Glaser created a new style of graphic communication that combines visual and intellectual concepts.

Guo Pei : Steampunk fashion is seen as modern interpretation of fantastical ideas based on history. Her work seems to represents a blend from famous Arabian tales, classical Chinese fairy tales and classics from the Western society. Pei’s striking geometric vision, and blend of classic fantasy are avant-garde

Dieter Rams: Less is more. Rams main focus was not on outstanding design but better design. He kept the mentality “less is more” when it came to designing

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