Reflect on some of the major themes we explored during the course…

Question Answered step-by-step Reflect on some of the major themes we explored during the course… Reflect on some of the major themes we explored during the course related to the history of design during the period from the mid-20th century to the present. Choose one theme among the following: “fitness to purpose”; modularity; standardization; planned obsolescence; the relationship between design and craft; miniaturization; corporate culture; mass culture; consumption; transportation; racial/gender inequality; the relationship between design and contemporary art; reform; sustainability; or social responsibility. Include the following components: a) Describe how the selected theme was developed in the field of design by outlining the changes it underwent; b) Contextualize this development in relation to the historical context (social, political, economic) and the material technology used; c) Illustrate the theme through the work of at least three designers. In your response, balance the overview with the analysis of the designers’ work: do not simply provide a list of designers; instead, use their work as representative of a broader narrative centered on the theme you chose. Make sure not to concentrate on one moment/context but try to offer a broad historical perspective on the theme, addressing the period from the mid-20th century to the present. History US History ARH 358 Share QuestionEmailCopy link Comments (0)