Dubious Designs/Improved Designs

In our discussion we defined and established the following:

• The function of a design
• this is not negotiable, a satisfactory design has to perform its prescribed function
• form follows function
• Ergonomics
• how designs relate to human proportions and how this informs function and our sense of aesthetic
• 'Good' Design satisfies both function and sense of aesthetic
• Aesthetics
• attraction/repulsion...like/dislike
• personal opinion, though I am able to appreciate things I don't like
• depends on context
• are determined by the use of Design elements and principles
• symbolism and meaning holds much weight in our sense of aesthetic
• our sense of value and worth is also subjective, though socially and culturally informed

Bring to our next class two designs that you have photographed. One Design that needs improvement and another which you find pleasing and successful. Post these photographs on your blog.