Introduction
In our introduction to contextual studies we looked at the definitions of design and craft. The definition found in the dictionary for Craft is, 'an activity involving skill in making things by hand'.
A famous craftsman called Edmund De Waal is someone who we have been asked to research into. He is a ceramic artist that makes huge collections of ceramic vessels that he puts into massive installations in art galleries. Each one is pulled by hand which means that every one is unique.
This is one of Edmunds installations in one of the Gagosian Gallery https://www.gagosian.com/artists/edmund-de-waal
Next we looked at the definition of Design which is the dictionary is described as, 'functional artwork for purpose'. We looked into famous designers such as Jonathan Ive who is head of design at Apple and designed the very popular iPhone that everyone knows. The iPhone is considered as a 'Design Classic' which is iconic and part of our visual culture. Design classics have been judged over time to show it is the best of its kind. They are usually everyday objects like the famous Bic pen shown below
I have chosen to research into a design classic which is the Penny Board. This is a iconic design that has been around for about 12 years. The deck is made out of acrylic plastic, the trucks are made from metal and the wheels rubber. It is a lot smaller than a traditional skateboard which means it is light and easy to carry around. The board isn't made from wood like other kinds of board which means it is all weather and wont get water logged in the rain. It designed to be a cruiser board which means its not for tricks and mostly for riding places quickly. I would say it is a design classic because at the time it was designed and distributed there was nothing else like it. Around the time the penny board was made, a plastic board was very modern and contemporary and this is why it remains a design classic today.
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