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FACTOR (noun)
FACTOR (noun)
Definition: a fact or situation that influences the result of something
Definition: a fact or situation that influences the result of something
Examples of how factor is used in a sentence:
People's voting habits are influenced by political, social and economic factors.
Heavy snow was a contributing factor in the accident.
Price will be a major factor in the success of this new product.
Too little exercise is a contributory factor in heart disease.
The environmental argument was a deciding factor.
We need to take a lot of factors into account in our decision-making.
Memory prompt for 7 factors that impact design decisions: SPECTRE
Memory prompt for 7 factors that impact design decisions: SPECTRE
Can you come up with a better memory prompt?
Social factors
Social factors
Political factors
Political factors
Economic factors
Economic factors
Cultural factors
Cultural factors
Technological Factors
Technological Factors
Religious Factors
Religious Factors
Environmental factors
Environmental factors
Social Factors
Social Factors
Social factors are ideas, beliefs and situations that influence lifestyle. Over time, ideas and beliefs spread and change across the community, changing the way people live.
Social factors are ideas, beliefs and situations that influence lifestyle. Over time, ideas and beliefs spread and change across the community, changing the way people live.
Some examples of social changes in the 1960s were:
the younger generation started challenging their parents traditional values.
women were looking for equal opportunities and amount of pay in the workplace
Black communities in America started to protest and fight for equality
Political Factors
Political Factors
Politics also has a impact on design. Political parties use art and design to spread political messages, views and national pride. These posters are referred to as political propaganda.
Politics also has a impact on design. Political parties use art and design to spread political messages, views and national pride. These posters are referred to as political propaganda.
Economic Factors
Economic Factors
Economics is all about money. If companies want to sell their products, they need to be aware of the financial situation of their target audience. Due to economic factors details of a design might be changed to make it more affordable. Economic factors can also refer to a broader economic situation, such as the great economic depression in the 1930’s where most household had little income or spending money.
Economics is all about money. If companies want to sell their products, they need to be aware of the financial situation of their target audience. Due to economic factors details of a design might be changed to make it more affordable. Economic factors can also refer to a broader economic situation, such as the great economic depression in the 1930’s where most household had little income or spending money.
Environmental Factors
Environmental Factors
Concern about climate change impacts on design practices. People are realising how there choices and business practices impact the environment. Because of this, environmental sustainability has become a focus for many consumers and businesses.
Concern about climate change impacts on design practices. People are realising how there choices and business practices impact the environment. Because of this, environmental sustainability has become a focus for many consumers and businesses.
Some examples of environmental factors that impact design are:
Companies might choose to make products or packaging out of local materials to reduce transport. This choice based on environmental factors may impact the look or feel of the product.
Companies use the colour green and natural imagery to communicate that their brand is more environmentally sustainable. (Does using green on a label really mean that a company is more environmentally responsible?)
When designing new homes, architects specify eco friendly building products and practices to reduce the amount of energy and water needed to run the home. For example the need for heating and cooling is reduced by using insulation and double glazed windows and rain water is collected for watering the garden.
Technological Factors
Technological Factors
Developments in technology have huge impacts on design.
Developments in technology have huge impacts on design.
Below are some developments in technology that have changed how graphic design is created over time:
Introduction of typesetting in 1880’s saw the introduction of print based products, such as posters, books magazines and advertising
Introduction of digital technology 1980’s
Development of Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator
Cultural/Religious Factors
Cultural/Religious Factors
Designers need to be aware of cultural and religious sensitivities when designing their work.
Designers need to be aware of cultural and religious sensitivities when designing their work.
When designing for a particular cultural/religious group the designer needs to:
Make sure they understand the expectations of the client
Do research and talk to representatives of the cultural/religious group
Get feedback on the design from a representative of the group
Quote for ABC news article We need to talk about cultural appropriation in fashion:
Fashion label Gucci faced a backlash from the Sikh community earlier this year when it sent white (non-Sikh) models down the runway wearing turbans. Chanel upset Indigenous Australians by selling a $1,930 designer boomerang as part of a collection in 2017. Victoria's Secret was forced to apologise in 2012 for putting a Native American-style headdress on a model in one of its fashion shows.
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