Which do you think has been given hierarchy in the design? Form or function? How do the two work together?
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| Water bottle I used as the subject to base the task upon. |
At first it strikes me as more focused on decoration in
order to suggest streamline and sporty functions through use of shape. Though
on further inspection the shape gauges something to grip onto, its curves aid
how the hand curves across the bottle, this improves grip of the bottle. The
rubber on the lid is functional in terms of aid grip to open the bottle,
however this only applies to the lower half of the lid, the upper half is more
of a decorative purpose indicating sporting use.
The form could be further manipulated to mimic how people
hold the bottle by incorporating a slight indentation into the base as to guide
the hand and improve grip further.
Could its form be improved in terms of function?
I think this depends on whether the object in question is
intended to be used to its upmost potential as a functional object or more as a
decorative piece. In terms of something created to aid and make easier everyday
life, I do believe that the form should follow the function. Though this could
differ in different climates (ie by environmental effects on materials) and
cultural differences and practises. Also further to that point, beautified objects
can help to make people feel at home and relaxed, though this could be
countered with the argument that less is more and therefore helps “cleanse the
soul” of all unnecessary clutter.
