Social Trends
Cultural Diversity
The Changing Nature of Work
Technological Change
Economic and Environmental Issues
100

This social trend involves devotion to one's country, often influencing designs during national celebrations.

What is patriotism?

100

This trend celebrates inclusiveness and ethnic diversity, greatly influencing Australian designs.

What is multiculturalism?

100

The 1970s brought this technological advancement, enabling more independent and precise design work.

What is personal computing?

100

The process of brainstorming and sketching has been replaced by these software tools.

What are CAD (Computer-Aided Design) tools?

100

This economic condition impacts consumer purchasing power and spending.

What is the economy?

200

This principle ensures designs cater to all audiences, including individuals with disabilities.

What is egalitarianism?

200

A cultural misstep occurred when this company released a floor mat featuring the goddess Ganesh during Diwali.

What is Temu?

200

The pandemic of 2020 accelerated this type of work arrangement for designers.

What is remote work?

200

Advances in technology have enabled this type of global market, benefiting import and export of designs.

What is globalization?

200

An increase in this environmental cost affects the affordability of manufacturing.

What are energy costs?

300

A social class heavily influences this aspect of design by determining the target market and budget for materials.

What is consumer affordability?

300

This high-fashion company supports Indigenous councils as part of its commitment to cultural diversity.

What is Zimmermann?

300

The Industrial Revolution saw designers focusing on this kind of product creation.

What is mass production?

300

This field of artificial intelligence is revolutionizing design processes by automating ideation and prototyping.

What is generative AI?

300

The build-up of non-decomposing substances contributes to this global issue.

What is pollution?

400

Social media drives this trend by connecting consumers to global design inspiration.

What is perceived need?

400

This Crayon brand created differnt skin colours to help everyone feel included.

What is Crayola?

400

These tools have reshaped modern design by enabling real-time global collaboration.

What are digital tools?

400

This technology is crucial for rapid prototyping and customisation in modern production.

What is 3D printing?

400

This resource trend requires designers to adapt due to shortages of renewable and non-renewable materials.

What is resource scarcity?

500

This company is an example of ethical design practices, ensuring no forced labour or child exploitation.

What is Zimmermann?

500

A negative result of cultural diversity is this practice of stereotyping or disrespecting cultures in designs.

What is cultural appropriation?

500

These emerging technologies, including AR and VR, are shaping the future of design.

What are virtual and augmented reality?

500

This type of manufacturing reduces waste and improves efficiency in production.

What is lean manufacturing?

500

Designers must comply with these systems that regulate international trade.

What are trade systems?