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Heroes

A project spanning a number of weeks. Heroes.

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Heroes

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  1. A project spanning a number of weeks Heroes

  2. Whilst looking solely at the named star designers of the past will give you a limited, if not skewed, view of material culture, being aware of individuals that have shaped both the profession of design and figure prominently in its histories is important. Comparing the impact of a designer’s work and making informed judgements about their contribution requires the use of thoughtful analysis and the building of well structured arguments. Heroes

  3. Prepare a presentation, the intention of which is to prove to an audience of your peers that the designer you represent is more ‘important’ than the opponent. Heroes

  4. Find your Groups: Groups of 4 or 5 people Find your Designer: Heroes

  5. Charles Eames vs. Alvar Aalto Dieter Rams vs. EttorreSottsass Tom Dixon vs. Ron Arad Konstantin Grcic vs. Jasper Morrison Ernest Race vs. Robin day Heroes

  6. Requirements: A 10 minute presentation An illustrated PowerPoint presentation (Please only use PowerPoint and load your presentation on a memory stick prior to the CPA session) Each person in a group to present a section of your presentation and to participate in the group discussion following presentations. Heroes

  7. Assessment Criteria 1. Level of analysis 2. Clarity of presentation 3. Strength of argument Heroes

  8. Schedule: Brief set Tuesday 28th February 2012 CPA sessions 6th and 13th March are for self motivated development of your group presentation and argument – relating to your particular designer. !group presentation schedule will begin Tuesday 20th March! Order of groups will be announced closer to this date. Heroes

  9. Useful starting points: www.designmuseum.org Conran and Fraser, Designers on Design. Collins 2005 Walker, J, Design History and the History of Design. Pluto Press 1990 Heroes

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