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The state of industrial design or industrial design in a state: an exploration of the current status of industrial design
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posted on 2022-07-20, 07:52 authored by Matt Tommey, Karl HurnKarl Hurn, Mark EvansMark EvansIndustrial design appears to be losing relevance in the post-industrial world, overtaken by newer fields of the digital information age. As a consequence, industrial design finds itself in an uncertain position, lacking clear definition, identity and purpose. This paper attempts to identify the current status of industrial design via a survey of individuals (n=120) with an understanding of the field and an appreciation of design movements. Focus was directed towards the definition of industrial design, the existence of design movements and the extent to which these factors impact upon present-day industrial design. Conclusions drawn from the results suggest that the field requires reform and reassessment of core values, towards reassertion with a clear and concise identity to enforce relevance and position.
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- Design and Creative Arts
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Journal of Design ResearchVolume
19Issue
4/5/6Pages
273-289Publisher
InderscienceVersion
- AM (Accepted Manuscript)
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This paper was accepted for publication in the journal Journal of Design Research and the definitive published version is available at https://doi.org/10.1504/JDR.2021.124218Acceptance date
2021-03-02Publication date
2022-07-10Copyright date
2021ISSN
1748-3050eISSN
1569-1551Publisher version
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Dr Mark Evans. Deposit date: 28 April 2021Usage metrics
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