10 MODULE 1: TERM 1 – Introducing the world of design Activity 3


Design ... a. b.


affects our environment and structures our lives,


c. protects us and d.


gives us comfort,


e. provides us with entertainment, f.


g. develops, introduces and advertises new products so that we can make informed choices, and h.


communicates social issues and awareness campaigns, develops an identity


Exercise Find and collect pictures or provide other visuals like photographs or drawings to support the above statement. Try to find as many different examples as possible and discuss your findings with your peers.


Activity 4


“Design education can develop discerning consumers and top-quality entrepreneurs and creators of products, services, systems, processes and environments.” Suné Stassen, Creative Consultant and Design Activist


Exercise


Find visual examples or have a class discussion to support the above statement and explain the value of design in the sectors of: a. products b. c.


services systems


d. e.


processes environments.


Did you know... that the Hysucat hydrofoil support system for catamarans was designed by a South African, Dr KG Hoppe? This system consists of hydrofoils that span the tunnel between the two hulls of a catamaran to add greater stability creating a smooth and gentle ride through waves. This system has made phenomenal inroads in the international market especially in the luxury private yacht market. The prototype, a 5,6m catamaran, designed by the Bureau of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Stellenbosch, was ready in 1983 and has undergone water trials that were highly successful. (Design for water sport and transport) Publication: Thirty Years of South African Design Excellence. See details on page 336 if you want to have your own copy.


Activity 5


Using the same lists provided in activities three and four, let us have a closer look at the pictures (pictures 1 – 33) on pages 4 – 8


Carefully look at the pictures and classify each using the lists provided in the two activities. Ten indicate your classification and circle it on the grid provided on the next page.


Did you know... that one of the leading pool cleaning devices in America, product Aquanuau sold under the trade name “Poolvac”, was originally designed by four South Africans, JN Rauben- heimer, AP Wessels, D Rief and H Schlitzer in 1984? (SA Company: Aquanaut (Pty) Ltd). This is just one example of many South African products that have been bought out by American interests. (Design of system which provides a service) Publication: Thirty Years of South African Design Excellence. See details on page 336 if you want to have your own copy.


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