Classic Icons
A chair, designed by Charles and Ray Eames, is considered a classic design icon.
What is the Eames Lounge Chair?
This principle states a product’s shape should be based on its purpose.
What is Form follows Function?
The “function” of a product refers to...
What it is designed to do.
This style mimics trends from the past to create nostalgic designs.
What is retro styling?
This design strategy involves deliberately shortening a product's lifespan...
What is planned obsolescence?
Which music device, launched in 2001, changed portable music forever with its sleek design?
What is the iPod?
The balance between a product’s beauty and how well it works is called…
What is aesthetic-functional balance?
True or False: A product can be considered classic even if it doesn't work well.
What is False?
Which culture often inspires minimalist design?
What is Japanese culture?
What makes a design “timeless” rather than trendy?
Its lasting appeal, usefulness, and aesthetic value.
This iconic vehicle design is known for its curves and popularity in the 1960s.
What is the Volkswagen Beetle?
Which principle promotes the idea of reducing environmental impact through design?
What is sustainability?
Designs that prioritize appearance over usability are often criticized for lacking…
What is functionality?
Classic designs often influence new ones. This process is known as...
What is iterative development?
Why are some classic designs still used today without major changes?
Because they still meet user needs effectively.
Which company's bottle design became a symbol of brand identity and design classic?
What is Coca-Cola?
When a product’s user interface is simple and easy to understand, we call it…
What is intuitive design?
A good example of form following function is…
What is ...?
The emotional and cultural meaning attached to a product is called…
What is symbolism?
Explain how sustainability can be achieved in classic design.
By using durable materials, long-lasting function, and minimizing waste.
This design movement emphasized function, simplicity, and modernity in mid-20th-century furniture.
What is the Bauhaus movement?
This principle ensures a product doesn’t quickly become outdated or obsolete.
What is timelessness?
This designer famously said, “Good design is as little design as possible.”
Who is Dieter Rams?
Designs that blend new materials with old styles are often called...
What is neo-classical?
List 3 factors that contribute to a product becoming a design icon.
Innovation, emotional connection, and cultural impact.