2315M1: Product Design: Industrial Design
Department of Architecture
Lecture
2 credits
Wednesday 10:00 - 12:00
Piper Aud - Steps Gund Hall
Instructor(s)
Marco Steinberg
Course Description
This first lecture module focuses on the historical aspect of product design. It seeks to evaluate the legacies of the practice by examining specific case studies that illustrate fundamental principles. Spanning the last 150 years it will establish a broad historical framework within which issues of innovation, technology and social value will be further elaborated and questioned. Key case study presentations will punctuate this broader discussion: from Thonets innovation in furniture design and manufacturing, to Piaggios Vespa in postwar Italy. Ultimately it will seek to ask the question of interest and value in products and the ideological implication of their design. Assignments will include weekly readings and informal product presentation. Prerequisites: none