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DESIGN SECTION B : DESIGN IN CONTEXT –
HISTORICAL
table of ontents
Design Section B : Design in Context –Historical............................................................................................................1
Essay Themes..............................................................................................................................................................1
Example: planning form..............................................................................................................................................5
PLANNING: ............................................................................................................................................................5
ESSAY THEMES
1. Development of materials:
The impact of new materials on design innovation and sustainability.
How designers have pushed the boundaries of traditional materials to create new forms and
functions.
The role of material research and experimentation in the design process.
Case studies of designers who have made significant contributions to the development of new
materials.
2. Designs and people:
The relationship between design and user experience, and how designers create products and
spaces that meet people's needs and desires.
The role of design in shaping social norms and behaviors.
The impact of design on accessibility and inclusivity.
Case studies of designers who have created products or spaces that have had a significant impact
on people's lives.
3. Eclecticism and pluralism:
The benefits and challenges of incorporating diverse influences and styles into design.
How designers can balance the need for coherence and consistency with the desire for
experimentation and innovation.
The role of cultural exchange and globalization in shaping eclectic and pluralistic design
movements.
Case studies of designers who have successfully combined disparate elements in their work.
4. Rise of cultural identity:
The ways in which design can reflect and reinforce cultural identity.
The role of design in preserving and promoting cultural heritage.
The challenges and opportunities of designing for diverse cultural contexts.
Case studies of designers who have used design to express or preserve cultural identity.
5. Design and lifestyle:
The relationship between design and lifestyle trends, and how designers respond to changing
social values and behaviors.
The role of design in shaping and reflecting social status and identity.
The impact of design on well-being and quality of life.
Case studies of designers who have created products or spaces that embody or challenge
particular lifestyle values.
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30 marks
Lenght: 3 and ½ pages
2 marks for Structure
ESSAY STRUCTURE:
INTRODUCTION
Briefly state the thesis of your essay
Provide definition of the movements
Identify Design movements that could, as well as movements that could seemingly be in
opposition, to the given theme/quote.
BODY PARAGRAPH (11 paragraphs)
Context: 7 marks
Organize paragraphs
Explain the How ?
Underline the designer and designs = 2 designs per designer.
Discuss these movements and reflect how each designer's intention would have = 3 marks
Impacted on the given statement. Keep the theme in mind. 4 marks
Refer to the influences, aims, characteristics and stylistic features of each movement.
Discuss one designer from each movement.
Facts: 9 marks
Names of Designers and Designs: Underline the names of designers and designs.
3 marks max.: name of the Designers (correctly spelt)
• 6 marks max.: 2 names of works/designs (correctly spelt and underlined)
Refer to TWO works by each designer to substantiate your discussion and for the purpose of
analysis
• Make use of relevant design terminology throughout the essay - superior terms/
• Concepts underlined with (bracket definition).
Analysis 9 marks
Detailed discussion of strategic works with regards to influences and
Characteristics applied to design examples.
Specific visual literacy observations and applications of characteristics of the
movement/statement/context to designs
3 marks max per design: at least one work discussed in detail per designer
(2 designs per designer)
Refer to the quote and explain how it is linked
Termnology = 3 marks
Underline the term and explanation in brackets
DESIGN SECTION B : DESIGN IN CONTEXT –
HISTORICAL
table of ontents
Design Section B : Design in Context –Historical............................................................................................................1
Essay Themes..............................................................................................................................................................1
Example: planning form..............................................................................................................................................5
PLANNING: ............................................................................................................................................................5
ESSAY THEMES
1. Development of materials:
The impact of new materials on design innovation and sustainability.
How designers have pushed the boundaries of traditional materials to create new forms and
functions.
The role of material research and experimentation in the design process.
Case studies of designers who have made significant contributions to the development of new
materials.
2. Designs and people:
The relationship between design and user experience, and how designers create products and
spaces that meet people's needs and desires.
The role of design in shaping social norms and behaviors.
The impact of design on accessibility and inclusivity.
Case studies of designers who have created products or spaces that have had a significant impact
on people's lives.
3. Eclecticism and pluralism:
The benefits and challenges of incorporating diverse influences and styles into design.
How designers can balance the need for coherence and consistency with the desire for
experimentation and innovation.
The role of cultural exchange and globalization in shaping eclectic and pluralistic design
movements.
Case studies of designers who have successfully combined disparate elements in their work.
4. Rise of cultural identity:
The ways in which design can reflect and reinforce cultural identity.
The role of design in preserving and promoting cultural heritage.
The challenges and opportunities of designing for diverse cultural contexts.
Case studies of designers who have used design to express or preserve cultural identity.
5. Design and lifestyle:
The relationship between design and lifestyle trends, and how designers respond to changing
social values and behaviors.
The role of design in shaping and reflecting social status and identity.
The impact of design on well-being and quality of life.
Case studies of designers who have created products or spaces that embody or challenge
particular lifestyle values.
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30 marks
Lenght: 3 and ½ pages
2 marks for Structure
ESSAY STRUCTURE:
INTRODUCTION
Briefly state the thesis of your essay
Provide definition of the movements
Identify Design movements that could, as well as movements that could seemingly be in
opposition, to the given theme/quote.
BODY PARAGRAPH (11 paragraphs)
Context: 7 marks
Organize paragraphs
Explain the How ?
Underline the designer and designs = 2 designs per designer.
Discuss these movements and reflect how each designer's intention would have = 3 marks
Impacted on the given statement. Keep the theme in mind. 4 marks
Refer to the influences, aims, characteristics and stylistic features of each movement.
Discuss one designer from each movement.
Facts: 9 marks
Names of Designers and Designs: Underline the names of designers and designs.
3 marks max.: name of the Designers (correctly spelt)
• 6 marks max.: 2 names of works/designs (correctly spelt and underlined)
Refer to TWO works by each designer to substantiate your discussion and for the purpose of
analysis
• Make use of relevant design terminology throughout the essay - superior terms/
• Concepts underlined with (bracket definition).
Analysis 9 marks
Detailed discussion of strategic works with regards to influences and
Characteristics applied to design examples.
Specific visual literacy observations and applications of characteristics of the
movement/statement/context to designs
3 marks max per design: at least one work discussed in detail per designer
(2 designs per designer)
Refer to the quote and explain how it is linked
Termnology = 3 marks
Underline the term and explanation in brackets
