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Quick questions on Influential designers and companies: Dyson, Apple, Rams, Starck - Edexcel A-Level Product Design
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What are intuitive products?Show answer
Apple, with designer Jonathan Ive, built a design-led business on simplicity, intuitive use and meticulous making, from the translucent iMac to the iPod and iPhone. Apple shows how integrating design, hardware, software and brand can create category-defining, highly profitable products and a loyal user base.
What is q1?Show answer
State the phrase that summarises Dieter Rams's design philosophy. [1 mark]
What is q2?Show answer
Explain one way James Dyson's approach to development led to a successful product. [2 marks]
What is q3?Show answer
Give one reason for studying the work of past and present designers. [1 mark]
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