8 - Critique Sessions: The Dual Lens of Aesthetics and Utility
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Practice Questions
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Define aesthetic appeal in your own words.
💡 Hint: Think about what makes something visually pleasing.
What does practical utility mean?
💡 Hint: Consider the effectiveness of an item in regular use.
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What does aesthetic appeal focus on?
💡 Hint: Look for what makes an object nice to look at.
True or False: Practical utility is unrelated to aesthetics.
💡 Hint: Consider the connection between look and function.
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Identify a functional artwork where aesthetics may have compromised its utility. Propose adjustments to enhance both aspects.
💡 Hint: Think about how changing colors might impact usability.
Create a design proposal for a new functional art object that perfectly integrates form and function. Describe its features.
💡 Hint: Consider everyday needs that are unmet in current designs.
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