This weeks reading focused on objects, communications and environments. The book mentioned, “Diversity in how objects are conceived, designed, perceived, and used also provides multiple perspectives from which they can be understood and interpreted”. I think this is true because when new objects are created, people do not usually know how to use them right away. However, once you do know, it is easy to understand why it was created in the first place. People often take objects for granted, but when the object isn’t present, they remember how useful it was.
The book also explains how some objects do not need instructions, such as Lego building blocks. However when design is 2D, it is important that the right message is sent across. If people do not know what you are trying to convey, then what is the point? I thought this was interesting because it seems like it would be really hard to come up with something that everyone understands, through a picture or set of words.
Finally, the book speaks about the importance of environments and how things are designed specifically for certain environments. The book states, “A further important distinction is that environments are frameworks for activities, significantly affecting patterns of use, behavior, and expectations in home life, work, leisure, and a range of commercial venture”. I think environment is an important factor that designers need to look at before creating something. People are affected by their environment, which affects how objects need to work and function in order to be successful in making the consumer happy.
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