Design Classic
Dominant design
Form
Function
Image
Transcends obsolescence
Omnipresence
Retro-styling
Status
Ubiquitous
Culture
Sub Culture
Practical Function
Psychological Function
An ubiquitous mass produced product with timeless appeal which remains fashionable
The design contains those implicit features of a product that are recognised as essential by a majority of manufacturers and purchasers
Shape of a product and aesthetic qualities
How well a product full-fills the task they have been designed for
Product being instantly recognisable due to its shape and aesthetics e.g. Coca-Cola bottle, VW Beetle
When a classic designs become desired objects long after they have ceased to be manufactured
When a classic design has existed and been in circulation for a long time
A design that uses the form and decoration from a particular period of time and/or style
Ownership of a classic design can increase the perceived status of an individual
A classic design that can be found almost everywhere in the world
The ideas, customs, and social behaviour of a particular people or society. Can include nationality and Religion
A particular movement within a culture that share similar beliefs or interests, such as the Gamers, K.Pop, Mods and Rockers
Determined by the rational - the logical approach to its usability often associated with reliability.
Determined my the emotional response. Needs and wants driven by fads, fashion and technological trends.