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What was the main focus of Lamb's research that led to the Wedge-Lock handle?

  • Creating aesthetically pleasing designs
  • The study of ergonomics for general use
  • Research on the injured body (correct)
  • Developing kitchen appliances

    • Lamb designed and produced a medically related crutch based on his research

    False

    What term was used to describe the specialized tools designed by therapists for patients?

    self-help aids

    Dr. Howard Rusk established a leading center for physical rehabilitation in the year ______.

    <p>1948</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following individuals or institutions with their contributions:

    <p>Lamb = Developed the Wedge-Lock handle Dreyfuss = A designer who responded to disability, but not mentioned with a specific contribution in this context Dr.Howard Rusk = Established a leading rehabilitation center Ever Aluminum cookware = Company that described Lamb’s design</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What design element did OXO purposefully choose to resemble bicycle grips?

    <p>Texture and Shape</p> Signup and view all the answers

    OXO explicitly mentioned arthritis in their marketing materials.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Farber, what do OXO handles communicate?

    <p>I'm special. Come feel me and you'll see how special I am.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Cuisinart's sleek lines projected an image of professionalism and _______.

    <p>sophistication</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where was Cuisinart cookware stocked?

    <p>Imported food shops</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the brand with its main characteristic as described in the text:

    <p>Cuisinart = Professionalism and sophistication OXO = Familiarity and reliability</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The images used by OXO only featured young male hands.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was suggested by the inclusion of a Band-Aid on one of the hands in OXO's images?

    <p>Injury</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who coined the term 'universal design'?

    <p>Ron Mace</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Universal design focuses solely on products for people with disabilities.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Ron Mace, what is the fundamental goal of universal design?

    <p>To design all products, buildings, and exterior spaces to be usable by all people to the greatest extent possible.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The term 'universal design' challenged assumptions that accessible design was ______ and a burden.

    <p>ugly</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What common perception did the term 'universal design' aim to counteract?

    <p>That accessible design was undesirable and a government imposition.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The idea behind universal design is that it is separate from general design considerations.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the term 'barrier-free' design often sound like to some people?

    <p>Boring technical requirements.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following terms with their description about the concept of design:

    <p>Universal Design = Designs for all people to the greatest extent possible Barrier-Free Design = Often seen as a technical requirement. Accessible Design = The idea of design for people with disabilities. General Design = Design for everyone without considerations for disabilities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What were some common characteristics of products designed with the universal design approach?

    <p>They were typically kitchen and home wares with smooth surfaces and tactile controls.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Cuisinart food processor's design was influenced solely by modernist aesthetics, with no consideration for research into disabilities.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the two categories of products that are commonly associated with the universal design approach mentioned?

    <p>kitchen wares and home wares</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Cuisinart food processor became an icon of the ______ housewares design.

    <p>1980s</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What kind of lettering was chosen for the Cuisinart?

    <p>Sans-serif block lettering</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The products designed with a universal design approach did not have any specific aesthetic.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following descriptions to the appropriate terms:

    <p>Universal Design = An approach focusing on designing products accessible to all users. Tactile Controls = Physical interfaces that can be sensed by touch. Modernist Aesthetic = Design style emphasizing unadorned forms and functionality. Cuisinart = A food processor that became a design icon.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of material was the cream-colored monolith of the Cuisinart made of?

    <p>plastic</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does universal design suggest in the design community?

    <p>A new and progressive approach to product development</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The companies OXO, Fiskars, and Tupperware prominently advertised their emphasis on disability.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Name one type of consumer that universal design appeals to.

    <p>Consumers who attend museum and gallery shows</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Universal design became a more common ______ in the design community.

    <p>tactic</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the original name of the scissors line before it was renamed to 'Softouch'?

    <p>Golden Age</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following companies with their product type:

    <p>OXO = Kitchen tools Fiskars = Cutting tools Tupperware = Food storage containers Cuisinart = Small kitchen appliances</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Softouch scissors were designed to increase pressure on the hand.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of these publications is NOT mentioned in the content?

    <p>The Wall Street Journal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who led the research and development design team for the Softouch scissors?

    <p>Jim Boda</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Articles in the lifestyle sections helped disseminate information about universal design.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Tupperware struggled to adapt to social trends after the death of ________.

    <p>Earl Tupper</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What year was the Cuisinart advertisement analyzed in the content created?

    <p>1986</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following companies to their respective product focus:

    <p>Fiskars = Scissors Tupperware = Food storage containers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a significant factor that Tupperware needed to consider for innovation?

    <p>Presence of working women</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Softouch scissors design was aimed mainly at younger demographics.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What feature of the Softouch scissors aids in relieving strain?

    <p>Self-opening mechanism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Introduction to Disability in American Industrial Design

    • Bess Williamson's article examines disability in American industrial design from the 1970s to the late 20th century.
    • Universal design, the concept of designing products usable by everyone, emerged as a way for designers to respond to the needs of people with disabilities.
    • Although disability-related features were integrated into everyday products, disability remained a secondary issue in the public image.

    The Challenge of Disability in Design

    • American industrial designers faced the challenge of making everyday products usable by people with diverse physical, cognitive, and sensory impairments.
    • The need was driven by the increasing activism of the disability rights movement in the 1970s.
    • Traditional design methods centered on the "average" user. The movement's goals challenged designers to re-evaluate their practices.
    • Unlike architectural design, industrial design wasn't legally required to address disability needs. A selection of designers creatively embraced this challenge.

    Universal Design: A Path to Inclusivity

    • Universal design promotes products fit for a wide range of people's needs, including physical and cognitive variations.
    • This approach arose based on the idea that inclusive designs better benefit everyone, not just those with disabilities.
    • The claim was made that addressing the concerns of people with disabilities would lead to better designs for everyone.

    The Role of Disability Rights in Design

    • Designers started to recognize the central role of disability in human diversity.
    • This was parallel to the shift in the disability rights movement, arguing that disability is not a marginal experience but a significant aspect of human experience.
    • Design historian Judy Attfield highlights the challenges and "wildness" of design objects - how they often don't function as intended given people’s different use cases and behaviors.

    The "Wildness" of Design Objects

    • Objects don't always do as they are intended.
    • Design often fails to anticipate unintended use cases.
    • Even legally mandated improvements in designs don't ensure seamless use for everyone.
    • These observations apply to both buildings and designed objects.
    • The issue of designing for people who are not the "norm" challenged design theory itself.

    Universal Design as a Mass-Market Approach

    • Universal design emphasized mass market appeal.
    • The goal was to integrate products that are usable by all, so design solutions for the disabled were likely to be more commercially successful. The approach mirrored the arguments of the disability rights movement.
    • Universal design initially took a backseat; a gradual acceptance ensued.

    Disability and the Industrial Design Profession

    • Early twentieth century experts in "scientific management" like Frederick W. Taylor and Frank and Lillian Gilbreth focused on optimizing efficiency in industrial processes and operations.
    • They did consider disabled workers and their workplace needs as part of their analyses of efficiency.
    • World War I veterans prompted design innovation to address the needs of differently-abled workers.
    • World War II increased the significance of the human factor with a focus on anthropometric data concerning diverse body types impacting how equipment was used.

    Designers, Products, and Usability

    • Henry Dreyfuss emerged to design industrial products that involved measuring human body variation and creating designs based on these studies.
    • Other designers, like Thomas Lamb, developed tools and appliances tailored to individuals' specific needs.
    • The work of these designers and others pointed to the need for an improved understanding of different abilities.
    • These efforts of the time recognized but didn't entirely address the social aspects of the context surrounding disability - including attitudes and expectations.

    A Shift in Perspective

    • The 1970s and 1980s ushered in a gradual change in perspectives surrounding disability.
    • The term "universal design" emerged from this period.
    • Designers started experimenting more explicitly with designs for a wider range of abilities.
    • Designers began focusing on the use of the widest variety of body types, rather than just an ideal model.

    Mass Production and Disability

    • The mass production of products and their marketing were not always inclusive of people with disabilities.
    • Even when designing for usability as a marketing strategy, specific features for differently-abled potential users weren't always present in advertisements.
    • Existing products were rarely designed with universal access in mind.

    Evaluating Universal Design and Its Future

    • The widespread acceptance of universal design as a concept was not without criticism.
    • Universal design's ideal of designing for everyone wasn't always entirely realized. Different design solutions were needed for varied abilities, but mass production often emphasized common solutions and didn't fully account for these needs.
    • The idea persists, but some continue to question whether or not this approach will always be the most helpful.

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