What Is Design And Why Are We Studying It?
Design plays an important role throughout our lives everyday. The clothes we wear,
the places we live, and the machines we use are all the end result of design.
Design has helped to shape our world. Sometimes that impact is very simple; for
example, the utensils we use to prepare or eat a meal feel comfortable in our hands
the result of skilful design. Other examples of "good design" have a more dramatic
affect on our lives. The invention and evolution of the automobile has drastically
changed our lives. The impact of the car affects how and where we live (suburbia),
the landscape, (freeways), our concept of time and distance, and the way we do
business....
The process of design is all about problem solving. It begins with a perceived need
and results in a product or a change to an existing product. Every design has an end
product reflecting historic, aesthetic, psychological, monetary, material, and
environmental considerations.
Design Studies allows you to gain an appreciation for the design fundamentals.
Learning how to manipulate and apply the design fundamentals in a variety of
problemsolving situations is a major focus of this curriculum.
Creativity and problem solving are tools of design. Developing theoretical solutions
to problems and testing those ideas using a variety of methods, materials, and
processes helps students to evaluate and make decisions as to what is a good
design. The students will solve visual, structural, and organizational problems.
Students will have the opportunity to solve design problems making choices,
compromises and decisions.
A successful designer understands the elements and principles of design. The elements
of design are the means by which a designer communicates ideas visually. The principles of
design have to do with how the elements of design are arranged or organized.
Good design also requires that the designer takes into account 4 other considerations:
1. Functionality -- does the object function as it was intended" Is the object designed to require little maintenance?
2. Safety -- Is the object safe to use? Have only non-toxic and non-hazardous materials been used in the object's production? Does the object conform to standards and regulations?
3. Ergonomics -- Does the object's design (size, shape, materials) suit the user?
4. Appearance -- Is the object's appearance appealing? Does form follow function? (Does the object's appearance suit its use?)
Design plays an important role throughout our lives everyday. The clothes we wear,
the places we live, and the machines we use are all the end result of design.
Design has helped to shape our world. Sometimes that impact is very simple; for
example, the utensils we use to prepare or eat a meal feel comfortable in our hands
the result of skilful design. Other examples of "good design" have a more dramatic
affect on our lives. The invention and evolution of the automobile has drastically
changed our lives. The impact of the car affects how and where we live (suburbia),
the landscape, (freeways), our concept of time and distance, and the way we do
business....
The process of design is all about problem solving. It begins with a perceived need
and results in a product or a change to an existing product. Every design has an end
product reflecting historic, aesthetic, psychological, monetary, material, and
environmental considerations.
Design Studies allows you to gain an appreciation for the design fundamentals.
Learning how to manipulate and apply the design fundamentals in a variety of
problemsolving situations is a major focus of this curriculum.
Creativity and problem solving are tools of design. Developing theoretical solutions
to problems and testing those ideas using a variety of methods, materials, and
processes helps students to evaluate and make decisions as to what is a good
design. The students will solve visual, structural, and organizational problems.
Students will have the opportunity to solve design problems making choices,
compromises and decisions.
A successful designer understands the elements and principles of design. The elements
of design are the means by which a designer communicates ideas visually. The principles of
design have to do with how the elements of design are arranged or organized.
Good design also requires that the designer takes into account 4 other considerations:
1. Functionality -- does the object function as it was intended" Is the object designed to require little maintenance?
2. Safety -- Is the object safe to use? Have only non-toxic and non-hazardous materials been used in the object's production? Does the object conform to standards and regulations?
3. Ergonomics -- Does the object's design (size, shape, materials) suit the user?
4. Appearance -- Is the object's appearance appealing? Does form follow function? (Does the object's appearance suit its use?)
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