Visual Techniques

Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman

visual terms:

-balance

-harmony

-neutrality

-bold

-depth

George Nelson Ball Clock

visual terms:

-symmetry

-simplicity

-accent

-repetition

-randomness

Summary:

     Both of the images above are of two very famous product designs by world renowned industrial designers. The first image is of the Eames Lounge chair, developed by Charles and Ray Eames. The second image is of George Nelson's signature ball lamp. These two piece are both from the product design world yet have varying key aspects to them. I would say that the Eames lounge chair is both harmonized and balance, first by the combination of the dark warm wood with the soothing satin leather, second by the general shape as soft nature of the form. The lounge chair also has multiple aspect which I would say make it rather bold. The Eames lounge chair is very different compared to the Nelson Ball clock. Several aspects of the clock include, obvious symmetry. Other visual techniques include accent, which is created by the colored wooden balls; repetition, which is created by the repeating placement of the ball extensions; and randomness, based of the non-sequential colored order of the wooden balls. Overall, there are many visual techniques which are signature to each individual piece. 

Product Design- Motion/Movement

Product Design - Implied Motion

1. StrandBeests

Here is a product that was designed and fabricated by Theo Jansen. He, in his own words is "creating new forms of life". This mechanic design is a wind propelled machine that simply walks up and down the beach.  The implied motion here lies within the mechanics and movement of the Strandbeests, "beach beast".  if you look at the wings on the beast, the look as if they are fluttering with the wind, and if you look at the feet, they look as if one is ready to take a step right after the other. While we cannot see motion taking place, the implied motion is seen in the stillness and held position of the object. "His mechanical creatures, the Strandbeests, are comprised of hundreds of yellow plastic tubes forming a skeletal structure that is able to walk along the beach with only the help of the wind....he is looking “to put these animals out in herds on the beaches so they will live their own lives.” 
Source:
http://blog.archpaper.com/wordpress/archives/tag/walking-machines

2. Subwing

 

This is a new concept which I heave previously heard about being a diver myself, but the Subwing is a much more though out and improved version of the other underwater exploration devices that I've seen in the past. The Subwing is a simple and unique concept which allows people to explore the underwater terrain of the environment. It's unique shape gives it the appearance of a wing, the suggestion that using it could make you feel as free as a bird. Another aspects is the pivot section in the middle of the wing to optimize the maneuverability in the water. Subwing works by being towed being some sort of watercraft while to user holds onto the wing and because of its movement, the user is allowed the freedom of a dolphin, and the ability to plunge, turn, and twist to great depths. 

Source:

http://www.charterworld.com/news/subwing-superyacht-toy-redefinds-underwater-fun