At the very beginning of this unit, we watched a video showing Italian-Designed
space saving furniture. Seeing these designs made for small spaces amazed me,
and goes to show how technology is advancing through design. People are
brainstorming on brilliant ideas for new designs every day, allowing functional
and aesthetic designs to be purchased by those who can make use of them. Not
only did we see technology advancing through the Italian-Designed space saving furniture,
but also on the Kholer Elevance Rising Wall Bath. This is a unique bath which
allows a safe and relaxing bathing experience, and is ergonomically designed
for comfort and function. I do believe technology helps us to understand design
as an integrated practice. For example, lighting, HVAC, and kitchen appliances
all in one place. Technology is advancing in both small objects and large
spaces, for example, a color changing light bulb, to a large space including heated
floors and other environmental systems. I
do believe there is a link between the idea of technology and each of
principles and elements of design, depending on the object, place, building, or
space. Materials have been used in the idea of technology in design, for
example, Oliver’s Place Preston (Porcupine Office Building) in England. These
materials were used on the outside of this building, and were able to open and
close in order to control the temperature on the interior space of the
building. Light and color also contributes to the idea of technology in design.
Clearly, light has been an advanced technology in itself and is a part of
environmental systems almost everywhere. I do believe all designs can be
described and analyzed by understanding technology. Designs are advancing all
the time, and we use advanced technology to create new designs.
Italian-Designed Space Saving furniture. Beds and desks
Oliver’s Place Preston (Porcupine Office Building) in England
Used for controlling temperature inside building
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