Sunday, May 25, 2008

seminar 9th May

Core Reading, Towards user design? on the shift from object to user as the subject of design...

Patriucia argues that "form follows function" is not important, or not as important as user experience.

I dssagree, i think that the form of the object directly links to its function, if it was not that shape it wouldnt function, the function is determined and a form is developed to suit it, not the other way around. I think that designing a form and user experience and then a function for it is designing backwards. when we design we have a spicific function im mind that we are designing for.

Patricia also Talked about how Gorillas are designers. That they are as smart as designers when they select sticks to eat with.

Design as Comunication?

-Also determinedby user experience. Show four different people the same thing and each person will react to that thing differently.

Design as enjoyable?

-It cant be enjoyable unless it has been tested on the market.

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