What Is Good Design?
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In Class we learned about what makes a design "good". Many people have their own interpretations on what good design is. According to Dieter Rams there are ten different principles to use in order to interpret design. The ten questions to think about when using these principles are; Is the product Innovative? Is it Useful? Is it Aesthetically pleasing? Is it Understandable? Is it Unobtrusive? Is it Honest (My Think and Make teachers favorite)? Is it Long-Lasting? Thorough in Detail? Is it Environmentally Friendly? Is as little design as possible used (the simplicity)?
Each of these principles pose their' own unique way of viewing design. With them, I learned different aspects and view points of the way things are created and utilized. My favorite example of Good Design I brought to class to share was the Modern-Day Windmill. The design of the New Windmill is ingenious. It provides a sleek new design that is more simple and aesthetically pleasing then the original design of a "Farmer's" windmill. While some might find the old wooden windmills more unique and "pretty", the modern day windmill produces larger quantities of energy and are used for the masses instead of personal use. With the 10 Principles of Dieter Rams, I have learned to analyze more thoroughly the design of objects such as the Modern-Day Windmill. This design for example, touches base with a few of the Principles such as; Environmentally friendly, Little design, Innovative, etc.
