The Story of Stuff

Post date: 30-Apr-2013 11:58:55

The story of Stuff http://www.storyofstuff.com/

This video makes interesting viewing from a designers perspective.

Watch the video in its entirety and think about the following questions.

Do you think designers have a role to play in how stuff is produced?

Go to the following link and describe what the author means by cheapness.

http://www.greenconduct.com/blog/2012/10/16/five-ways-consumerism-shapes-design/

From the same Internet site describe your ideas about keeping up, what are examples of keeping up in your own circle of influence, family or friends?

How does standardisation effect product design?

Watch the video and think about what you as a designer should consider in your next design project.

Do you think a class discussion would illuminate issues?

How biased is the content of the video? some might consider it leftist, what are your thoughts?