3.10 AS91617

• Undertake a critique of a technological outcome’s design

What is design?• Concept for good design

• Quality of design

Design decision making

• Influenced by the values, tastes and views held by individuals

• Is this a good design? Discuss with your neighbours

Design judgement criteria

• Critique• Sustainability• Accessibility• Functionality• Quality of manufacture• Emotional resonance• Endurance• Social benefit• Aesthetic quality• Ergonomic fit• Affordability

• What criteria can we use to judge design?

• Find some designers and the criteria they use in your context

• Apply the criteria to specific examples

Innovate.

Aesthetic

Unobtrusive.

Long lasting.

Environmental

Useful

Understandable.

Honest

Minimal

Thorough.

Possible judgement criteria– Use the criteria based on Dieter Rams and appraise the design

of a technological outcome using design judgement criteria.•  

Lends it self to airflow and is more aerodynamic

Old designs – what criteria was used to judge it as good design?

explaining the concept of good design and why criteria for judging the quality of design change

The evolution of cellphones: 40 years

1983 Motorola Portable phone

Nokia 1011 – 1991 iPhone 3G – 2008