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Design Defs - grade9
Terminlology
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Ecotarianism - enviromental context | is the practice of sourcing designs that are local, sustainanle and sensitive to the seasonal availability of materials |
| Design for sustainability - enviromental context | is the philosophy of designing with the principles of social, economic and ecological sustainablity in mind so as not to jeopardize the ability of future generations to provide |
| Biophilic design - enviromental context | strengthens the connection to nature by means of natural material, light, textures and patterns |
| Human-centred design - social context | involves designing specifically with the user in mind, enabling them to use a product most effectively. The designer conducts intensive research to understand the target market. |
| Design activism - social context | involves taking action that makes claim for a change on behalf of a wronged, excluded or neglected group |
| Social Regeneration - social context | is the process of addressing social problems through social, economic and physical action to help people in underprivledged neighbourhoods and create sustainable communities |
| Empathic design - cultural context | is a user-centred design approach that pays attention to the user's feelings toward a product |
| Vernacular - cultural context | refers to the standard native visual language of a country or locality, that represents a certain culture. It can include patterns, colours; and indigenous building style using local materials |
| Consumption culture - cultural context (done by consumer) | is a form of capitalism in which the economy is focused on the selling of concumer goods and the spending of consumer money |