I chose this Gus Modern Acrylic Wine Holder as a great example of "form follows function."
The sleek, clear, acrylic is one of the most simple construction materials. It is also strong and load bearing to perform its function of holding the wine bottles in an aesthetically pleasing way. Reply to this
1/31/2010 11:56 AM
scott trent wrote:
What an excellent example of Form follows Function. Remember, the aesthetic aspect is a secondary concern and some might disagree that this wine holder is aesthetically appealing because it is void of ornamentation. That's why it is such a nice example. This piece, like all good design, displays a number of design principles. Reply to this
I took a picture of my glasses in their case to provide example of Form Follows Function.
This hard case was made to help protect the glasses from becoming scratch and accidental hits that could be made. The size helps because it matches to a slightly bigger size of the glasses so that it can be taken with the individual. Reply to this
2/15/2010 10:15 AMFarah Abughazaleh wrote:
This picture actually has two example of 'form follows function'. The first example is the guitar cases. The case is designed with function in mind rather than appeal. It is very simple and basic, but it serves its purpose. The shape of the case gives it its purity and originality. The second is the case rack. Very simple and minimal. It is designed to serve and still look good enough to put in a room. Reply to this
2/15/2010 11:45 AM
scott wrote:
I like your examples Farah. Are these original images taken by you? Please use original images from this point forward. Reply to this
2/15/2010 8:56 PM
Farah Abughazaleh wrote:
oh, only the first one was original. the rest are off the net. sorry, ill make sure to use original pics. Reply to this
2/21/2010 5:38 PM
Sergio Luis wrote:
I picked this picture of a standard lighter. It's plastic construction is simple, basic, and straight-forward, while serving its function at the same time. It's not flashy, but gets the job done.
I chose a picture of a Nestle bottle of water because to represent form follows function. It's design makes it possible to use 30% less plastic while still holding the same amount of water than before. It is not as appealing as other brands but it accomplishes it's function. Reply to this
3/21/2010 2:20 PM
Dallas Chavis wrote:
I selected this picture of a trash can because I thought that it would represent Form Following Function well. This trash can's function, like most other trash cans, is designed to contain garbage that people do not want anymore.
The trash can is not made to be aesthetically pleasing to the eye. It is a single cylindrical shape with two rectangular holes. The whole object is one unappealing color that doesn't draw attention to itself. Even the idea of trash cans is unappealing to people. Trash cans represent the idea of useless or unwanted garbage.
Much of this trash can's design was focused on the function and then they came up with a form that wasn't aesthetically appealing.
I choose this photo of a leather chair because I feel it achieves numerous aesthetically pleasing modern design principles. First off, it can satisfy the "form follows function" element because not only is it simply a chair to sit in but it is also excellently designed to form to ones own body - hence the name the "womb" chair. Secondly, the leather material is a natural fiber that is ideal in modern furnishings. Reply to this
3/22/2010 2:28 PM
scott wrote:
Most chairs are excellent examples of form following function. Well done. Only one problem, that is not an original image. Please take a picture of a chair and post it on Flickr. Reply to this
I decided to use a picture of some wine bottles because I feel that they are a good example of the "form follows function" element of design.
The purpose is to hold wine and for it to be easily excisable to the consumer. Its shape and design allows for it to do be easily stored in an aesthetically pleasing way. Reply to this
4/2/2010 10:39 AM
Hayat Elashi wrote:
I chose a picture of a tissue box. It's such a simple creation. Its just a box with a hole to get the tissue. It even makes it easier that when you take one tissue another one would be in its place.
I chose this guitar capo because every detail of its form serves a specific function. The length and angle difference in the two black prongs work together to fit and hold onto the neck of the guitar without budging; the black rubber serves to more firmly grip the guitar neck as well as the hand when it grips the handle; the handles were purposely curved to fit to the hand better and allow it to open wider; The materials used are lightweight, yet durable enough to withstand a good amount of force.
The beauty of this design is in its purity and simplicity. It does what it was designed to do while still looking good on a guitar. Reply to this
They stick pilots use to fly in fighter jets is shaped to allow for better grip and easy access to the buttons that shoot guns and missiles it's tailored to make for the greatest ease in access to the jet's controls. Reply to this
For form follows function i just chose a simple water bottle. Originally a water bottle was just simple and had straight sides now they have begun to give the bottle more ergonomic design so it fits into the hand. It holds water, now they can make it easier to hold. Reply to this
4/9/2010 3:50 PM
Brandon Bridgewater wrote:
I chose the newer PS2 models. They are very small, black rectangles that look good, don't really have any extra "ornamentation" and they perform their function of playing games, dvds, cds, etc, very well.
4/10/2010 8:40 AM
Joe Freeland wrote:
I choose and XBox 360 controller. There used to be a show called Game Makers that told the stories of important people, companies, game series, and products in the videogame industry. One episode dealt with the XBox 360. During the show the people at Microsoft talked about all the prototypes that they went through for the controller, while showing some of the rejects. Some of the prototypes they showed were really out there, and most people could have tolled they wouldn't have worked. They settled on the final design because all the buttons were within easy reach while the controller itself felt good in players hands. Reply to this
4/18/2010 7:28 PMAmanda Moreno wrote:
I choose a knife block, its form is dictated by its purpose. Strong to hold several heavy tools, long to accommodate a knife's size, and slotted with a variety of specifically made holes to best hold a full set of cutting utensils. Reply to this
A chair. If my memory serves me correctly, I believe this is the cheapest chair that one can buy from Ikea. Anyway, the sole function of the chair is to create a space for a human to sit and also to provide a rocking action. For this specific chair, another function is to be very inexpensive. This Ikea chair accomplishes this buy forming the chair out of as few materials as possible, many of which are renewable. The function was considered first (sitting and cheapness) before the form. Reply to this
A flat screen TV pursues form over function. True the new technology allows for a functionally thinner box, but scientists and engineers pursued the form first: flatness, by working with function.
I used to have long hair that covered my eyes. That would be form over function. Being bald however is function over form. Functionally to be less itchy, easier to cut, and easier to clean is to be bald. Reply to this
I chose a TV remote control as form follows function. The buttons are straight forward and allow you to tell exactly what the function is. The form is simple and easy to hold, but not complex or the focus of the device. Reply to this
I took this picture of a toaster and a socket because I thought they both represented examples of form follows function. They both show the function is first priority, by either putting something in either slot of the toaster or putting a plug in the socket. Neither of them particularly look good, but they get their job done, hence the phrase form following the function. Reply to this
5/3/2010 10:35 AMMeagan Buchanan wrote:
I chose this industrial looking napkin holder from Ikea. I had never seen anything like it before and it had such a simple design yet looked very refined. Much of Ikea's furniture and products are pretty simpled but really catch your eye. You can tell that this napkin holder was designed with function in mind and then the nice form stemmed from that.
5/3/2010 12:54 PMMichael Nelson wrote:
I picked a wireless mouse because when you think of wireless, you expect to see no wires. Well, tada! No wires here on this mouse. It functions like a regular mouse but without the tangled cord that comes with it. Reply to this
I chose my computer mouse, a Logitech MX610 laser. I find the design to be interesting visually. It's a farcry from the old apple mouses in the 80s. However as unique as it looks, the shape still serves the function of comfortably fitting in the cusp of your hand adequately. I also personally have larger than average hands and tend to squeeze when I use the mouse so this is actually one of the few mouse designs that I find comfortable to use.
So the fact that it still has an aesthetic form that follows its intended function is an example of the prescriptive interpretation of form follows function. It's not the absolute purest form, but it's a balance and a successful one. Reply to this
5/3/2010 7:30 PMOlivia Myles wrote:
Form Follows Function: I chose a picture of a pencil. It's designed to write with and then it may have a design on the outside as a secondary thought.
5/3/2010 8:33 PM
Landon Curtis wrote:
This is a picture of a very simple towel rack. The designer clearly focused on the function ahead of the form. It performs its job without being hindered by its looks.
5/4/2010 7:56 PM
Shayne Hart wrote:
I used a fork and a spoon to describe form follows function because both are simple designs that have lasted ages and are made for a singular use. Therefore, all forks and spoons must follow certain guidelines to perform their function.
For this, I used a nail polish bottle. This nail polish bottle is see-through so you can see what the color looks like. The top is serves as a handle to the built-in brush. It's long to provide and easier gripping surface for different sized hands. Reply to this
5/9/2010 1:45 PM
Neil Garcia wrote:
Form Follows function This chair is designed with the occupant in mind... the arched back makes this chair more comfortable.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/46443572@N06/4304363814/
I chose this Gus Modern Acrylic Wine Holder as a great example of "form follows function."
The sleek, clear, acrylic is one of the most simple construction materials. It is also strong and load bearing to perform its function of holding the wine bottles in an aesthetically pleasing way.
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What an excellent example of Form follows Function. Remember, the aesthetic aspect is a secondary concern and some might disagree that this wine holder is aesthetically appealing because it is void of ornamentation. That's why it is such a nice example. This piece, like all good design, displays a number of design principles.
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http://www.flickr.com/photos/46777643@N07/4324075008/
I took a picture of my glasses in their case to provide example of Form Follows Function.
This hard case was made to help protect the glasses from becoming scratch and accidental hits that could be made. The size helps because it matches to a slightly bigger size of the glasses so that it can be taken with the individual.
Reply to this
This picture actually has two example of 'form follows function'. The first example is the guitar cases. The case is designed with function in mind rather than appeal. It is very simple and basic, but it serves its purpose. The shape of the case gives it its purity and originality.
The second is the case rack. Very simple and minimal. It is designed to serve and still look good enough to put in a room.
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I like your examples Farah. Are these original images taken by you? Please use original images from this point forward.
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oh, only the first one was original. the rest are off the net. sorry, ill make sure to use original pics.
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I picked this picture of a standard lighter. It's plastic construction is simple, basic, and straight-forward, while serving its function at the same time. It's not flashy, but gets the job done.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/46499124@N05/4376504807/
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Nice example Sergio.
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http://www.flickr.com/photos/design07/4443045253/
I chose a picture of a Nestle bottle of water because to represent form follows function. It's design makes it possible to use 30% less plastic while still holding the same amount of water than before. It is not as appealing as other brands but it accomplishes it's function.
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I like it.
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I selected this picture of a trash can because I thought that it would represent Form Following Function well. This trash can's function, like most other trash cans, is designed to contain garbage that people do not want anymore.
The trash can is not made to be aesthetically pleasing to the eye. It is a single cylindrical shape with two rectangular holes. The whole object is one unappealing color that doesn't draw attention to itself. Even the idea of trash cans is unappealing to people. Trash cans represent the idea of useless or unwanted garbage.
Much of this trash can's design was focused on the function and then they came up with a form that wasn't aesthetically appealing.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/46704995@N02/
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Nice example Dallas.
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http://www.flickr.com/photos/jlangdon/4452298874/
I choose this photo of a leather chair because I feel it achieves numerous aesthetically pleasing modern design principles. First off, it can satisfy the "form follows function" element because not only is it simply a chair to sit in but it is also excellently designed to form to ones own body - hence the name the "womb" chair. Secondly, the leather material is a natural fiber that is ideal in modern furnishings.
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Most chairs are excellent examples of form following function. Well done. Only one problem, that is not an original image. Please take a picture of a chair and post it on Flickr.
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http://www.flickr.com/photos/48714562@N05/4464921595/?edited=1
I decided to use a picture of some wine bottles because I feel that they are a good example of the "form follows function" element of design.
The purpose is to hold wine and for it to be easily excisable to the consumer. Its shape and design allows for it to do be easily stored in an aesthetically pleasing way.
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Jacob, make sure your images are public. Check your link.
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Oh sorry, didn't realize it was private. You should be able to see it now.
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I chose a picture of a tissue box. It's such a simple creation. Its just a box with a hole to get the tissue. It even makes it easier that when you take one tissue another one would be in its place.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/hayootie-21/4484624004/
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http://www.flickr.com/photos/coreyleelarson/4501878183/
I chose this guitar capo because every detail of its form serves a specific function. The length and angle difference in the two black prongs work together to fit and hold onto the neck of the guitar without budging; the black rubber serves to more firmly grip the guitar neck as well as the hand when it grips the handle; the handles were purposely curved to fit to the hand better and allow it to open wider; The materials used are lightweight, yet durable enough to withstand a good amount of force.
The beauty of this design is in its purity and simplicity. It does what it was designed to do while still looking good on a guitar.
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http://www.flickr.com/photos/46646377@N04/4505765710/
They stick pilots use to fly in fighter jets is shaped to allow for better grip and easy access to the buttons that shoot guns and missiles it's tailored to make for the greatest ease in access to the jet's controls.
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http://www.flickr.com/photos/48646978@N04/4505816790/
For form follows function i just chose a simple water bottle. Originally a water bottle was just simple and had straight sides now they have begun to give the bottle more ergonomic design so it fits into the hand. It holds water, now they can make it easier to hold.
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I chose the newer PS2 models. They are very small, black rectangles that look good, don't really have any extra "ornamentation" and they perform their function of playing games, dvds, cds, etc, very well.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/49148398@N07/4505822991/
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I choose and XBox 360 controller. There used to be a show called Game Makers that told the stories of important people, companies, game series, and products in the videogame industry. One episode dealt with the XBox 360. During the show the people at Microsoft talked about all the prototypes that they went through for the controller, while showing some of the rejects. Some of the prototypes they showed were really out there, and most people could have tolled they wouldn't have worked. They settled on the final design because all the buttons were within easy reach while the controller itself felt good in players hands.
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sorry, forgot the link
http://www.flickr.com/photos/46559235@N06/4507407267/
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Form: wheels, light weight frame, pedals, gears.
Function: turn the wheels and roll along. Transportation.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/21421590@N04/4529719857/
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I choose a knife block, its form is dictated by its purpose. Strong to hold several heavy tools, long to accommodate a knife's size, and slotted with a variety of specifically made holes to best hold a full set of cutting utensils.
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Here's the link
http://www.flickr.com/photos/mandyland64/4533321712/
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http://www.flickr.com/photos/49582368@N04/4546707896/
A chair. If my memory serves me correctly, I believe this is the cheapest chair that one can buy from Ikea. Anyway, the sole function of the chair is to create a space for a human to sit and also to provide a rocking action. For this specific chair, another function is to be very inexpensive. This Ikea chair accomplishes this buy forming the chair out of as few materials as possible, many of which are renewable. The function was considered first (sitting and cheapness) before the form.
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http://www.flickr.com/photos/49702219@N08/4554702423/
My Desk it looks good, not extra crap to get in the way, its got drawers, and a nice flat top. It does its job.
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http://www.flickr.com/photos/undivision/4562253752/
A flat screen TV pursues form over function. True the new technology allows for a functionally thinner box, but scientists and engineers pursued the form first: flatness, by working with function.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/undivision/4561623695/in/photostream/
I used to have long hair that covered my eyes. That would be form over function. Being bald however is function over form. Functionally to be less itchy, easier to cut, and easier to clean is to be bald.
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http://www.flickr.com/photos/xox4becca/4568241653/
I chose a TV remote control as form follows function. The buttons are straight forward and allow you to tell exactly what the function is. The form is simple and easy to hold, but not complex or the focus of the device.
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http://www.flickr.com/photos/46555993@N04/4573468103/
I took this picture of a toaster and a socket because I thought they both represented examples of form follows function. They both show the function is first priority, by either putting something in either slot of the toaster or putting a plug in the socket. Neither of them particularly look good, but they get their job done, hence the phrase form following the function.
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I chose this industrial looking napkin holder from Ikea. I had never seen anything like it before and it had such a simple design yet looked very refined. Much of Ikea's furniture and products are pretty simpled but really catch your eye. You can tell that this napkin holder was designed with function in mind and then the nice form stemmed from that.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/meaganb/4575418036/
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I picked a wireless mouse because when you think of wireless, you expect to see no wires. Well, tada! No wires here on this mouse. It functions like a regular mouse but without the tangled cord that comes with it.
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http://www.flickr.com/photos/49522860@N02/4575433151/
I chose my computer mouse, a Logitech MX610 laser. I find the design to be interesting visually. It's a farcry from the old apple mouses in the 80s. However as unique as it looks, the shape still serves the function of comfortably fitting in the cusp of your hand adequately. I also personally have larger than average hands and tend to squeeze when I use the mouse so this is actually one of the few mouse designs that I find comfortable to use.
So the fact that it still has an aesthetic form that follows its intended function is an example of the prescriptive interpretation of form follows function. It's not the absolute purest form, but it's a balance and a successful one.
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Form Follows Function: I chose a picture of a pencil. It's designed to write with and then it may have a design on the outside as a secondary thought.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/oliviamyles/4576989192/
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This is a picture of a very simple towel rack. The designer clearly focused on the function ahead of the form. It performs its job without being hindered by its looks.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/49684317@N05/4576510755/
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I used a fork and a spoon to describe form follows function because both are simple designs that have lasted ages and are made for a singular use. Therefore, all forks and spoons must follow certain guidelines to perform their function.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/47265263@N06/4579592339/
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http://www.flickr.com/photos/49882792@N03/4579638315/
For this, I used a nail polish bottle. This nail polish bottle is see-through so you can see what the color looks like. The top is serves as a handle to the built-in brush. It's long to provide and easier gripping surface for different sized hands.
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Form Follows function
This chair is designed with the occupant in mind... the arched back makes this chair more comfortable.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/20674176@N08/4592955698/in/set-72157623901547569/
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