This movie was really pleasant to watch. I especially liked one of the first objects that the movie talks about, the sticky note. When we were instructed to choose objects of good design, I chose the sticky note. It's simplest design, yet perfect design attracted me. Everything object we see or use is designed. We often overlook that the object is, in fact, "designed" per say, but we immediately make judgements on the object based on the design. For example, the chair in the very beginning of the video, the narrator gives a few example questions of what one thinks upon immediately viewing the object. "What is it's purpose? How will I use it? What is it made out of? How much does it weigh? How much should it cost?" etc. These are just few of many question each individual subconsciously makes when they are faced against design.
One quote that stuck out to me in particular was the quote by Henry Ford, "Every object tells a story." I find this to be so true. It is something that I recognize so much more now that I am actually pursuing to be a designer. My friends always notice me commenting on certain object's designs which they find so different and strange. They do not exactly think the same way I do, but they appreciate design more because of me and the fact that everything is designed or tells a story. They enjoy watching and listening to me dissect objects of good and bad design.
Being able to see the designing of the shell of the Mac computers was very interesting for me, being such a big Apple supporter. There are all these multiple parts needed in created the shell of the computer, and mac discovered a way to merge all these components into one and simplify it.
There were so many great ideas in the video and great design advice, especially from Dieter Rams. That man has so much talent in design. I enjoy watching and learning from him.
- Rachel
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