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Design and Designer Roles According to Manzini

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What are the three human gifts offered by design and the designer roles, according to Manzini?

Critical sense, creativity, and practical sense (correct)
Analytical sense, innovation, and theoretical understanding
Problem-solving skills, technical proficiency, and spatial awareness
Technical skills, artistic abilities, and aesthetic appreciation

Which country has Qassim Saad not been involved in teaching or academic leadership roles?

New Zealand
Australia
Germany
Iraq (correct)

What is the main focus of Saad's research?

Creative practice outputs and social innovation in marginalized countries (correct)
Historical influences on contemporary design trends
Sustainable materials and eco-friendly design
Technological advancements in industrial design

Based on the text, what is essential for future designers in considering societal problems?

Collaborative and interdisciplinary knowledge (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the title of the book by Akkach mentioned in the text?

Modernity and Design in the Arab World (D) Signup and view all the answers

What type of content does Saad's research encompass, based on the text?

Creative practice outputs and scholarly publications (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of the vision discussed in the text?

Promoting experimentation and professional practices in design education (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the designer's role shifting towards?

Becoming a facilitator of material and non-material solutions (C) Signup and view all the answers

How does the text suggest empowering individuals and communities through design?

By developing design applications that target specific needs (B) Signup and view all the answers

What does the selected example in Fig. 3 represent in the text?

An endeavor to develop sustainable design solutions using available technology (A) Signup and view all the answers

How does the text describe the path of FASA as a design educational institution?

Building on Cairo's rich location for design education and professional practices (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is emphasized regarding the development of design applications for graduation projects?

Creating opportunities for design-oriented solutions targeting specific needs (C) Signup and view all the answers

What was a source of motivation for the 2011 public action against the previous regime in Egypt?

Growing gap between social classes (D) Signup and view all the answers

What did modernists aim to achieve with design?

Blending traditional craftsmanship, modern mass production, and fine art (A) Signup and view all the answers

What concept did Persons articulate regarding the aim of design?

Not turning design into a 'fine art' or tradition-based craft (A) Signup and view all the answers

What does the text suggest about the relationship between design and social context?

Design should blend elements of traditional craftsmanship and modern mass production (A) Signup and view all the answers

What does the text imply about the challenges faced by design in the region?

There is a clear need for design services outside classical professions (B) Signup and view all the answers

How does the text suggest design can contribute to improving living conditions?

By blending elements of traditional craftsmanship, modern mass production, and fine art (C) Signup and view all the answers

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