The work of past & present designers and companies

Created for the Edexel GCSE 9-1 specification.

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  • Created by: Kesi
  • Created on: 25-04-19 09:06
Who is Alessi?
An Italian designer and mass producer of functional yet visually appealing home/kitchenware.
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What is Apple?
A company (established in the USA) which produces consumer electronics and software. E.g. iPhone, iPad, iTunes...
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What is Heatherwick Studio?
A design studio (created in the UK) which contains ~200 designers, architects and makers who have worked on a variety of projects (from perfume bottles to Routemaster buses and university buildings.)
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Who is Joe Casely-Hayford?
A fashion designer noted for his original but wearable designs that push barriers of conformity, made using traditional English tailoring methods.
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What is Pixar?
An animation studio whom was among the first to develop computer-animated feature films. (E.g. Finding Nemo, Toy Story...)
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Who was Raymond Loewy?
An industrial designer who emphasised the importance of combining simplicity with functionality. He worked with >200 companies on designs for refrigerators to planes and spacecrafts.
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What is Tesla, Inc.?
An automotive and energy storage company the produces electric cars that have zero emissions, are affordable, can be charged at home and don't compromise on power or quality. (E.g. Tesla Model X)
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Who was Zaha Hadid?
An architect who integrated geometric forms with expressive fluid forms, as she promoted architecture as a visual art form. Hadid overcame racial and gender barriers, and has designed >1000 buildings worldwide.
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A company (established in the USA) which produces consumer electronics and software. E.g. iPhone, iPad, iTunes...

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What is Apple?

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A design studio (created in the UK) which contains ~200 designers, architects and makers who have worked on a variety of projects (from perfume bottles to Routemaster buses and university buildings.)

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Card 4

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A fashion designer noted for his original but wearable designs that push barriers of conformity, made using traditional English tailoring methods.

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Preview of the back of card 4

Card 5

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An animation studio whom was among the first to develop computer-animated feature films. (E.g. Finding Nemo, Toy Story...)

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