Applying Research on the History and Theory of Design to Design Activities

Applying Research on the History and Theory of Design to Design Activities

Explain where they might research information on design history and theory Library Books Internet Galleries Magazines Exhibitions Workshops Tutorials Peer review Work Experience Clients Film and media Social media Environment Select information relevant to a given research task on design theory or history For example from any of the following movements you have covered and used in your work Art Nouveau Art Deco Modern Art Contemporary Art Bauhaus Russian Constructivism Street Art Swiss international Impressionism Pop Art Post impressionism Post Modernism Japanese Art Pop Art Pop art is an art movement that emerged in the 1950s and flourished in the 1960s in America and Britain, drawing inspiration from sources in popular and commercial culture such as advertising, Hollywood movies and pop music. Key pop artists include Andy Warhol, Roy Lichtenstein, Richard Hamilton, Peter Blake and David Hockney Organise and present the research information selected so that it can be accessed and cross referenced for their future use Sketchpad work, photographed and annotated Give examples of current trends in design  Look at range current design trends and talk about them Eco design Renewable energy Recyclable materials Wireless Design Drone Design GPS communication Devices Car Design Architecture and sustainability 3D modelling and printing Technology Explain how design ideas have evolved, in one context of their own choice  Choose a product and chart it design development through time Here are some examples below Describe how an aspect of design history or theory has been interpreted in their own design work Explain how a designer, a design movement or Art movement has influenced your  own design work. Explain and annotate, use images from your sketchpad.