In the Mid-Century, four designers had a profound impact on the design industry.
Henry Dreyfuss was the first designer to systematically apply ergonomics to the design process. The purpose of ergonomics is to study the coordinated relationship between humans and human-made products. Charles Eams is known as one of the most influential designers in the Mid-Century and a pioneer in modern design fields such as architecture, furniture, and industrial design. I once bought a similar chair for their well-known design. Sitting on a chair is full of security. Because I feel wrapped in that chair. You must be familiar with the “Grid” design tool, which was created by Karl Gerstner. Ladislav Sutnar is one of the earliest designers in the field of information design. He displayed a large amount of information in a clear and orderly way by using rationality.
In the Mid-Century, these great designers have one thing in common in design research, human beings. The study of human beings is the foundation of design. Design and ergonomics seem to be increasingly inseparable with time. It also has a great influence on interaction designers. Because humanized design is also our most dedicated goal. Therefore, to do a good job in design, we must study people’s behaviors and understand people’s needs. Design is people-oriented.
Make sure when you talk about the Eames that you are talking about the couple and not just him. Don’t perpetuate the patriarchy that pushed Ray Eames into a space of non-existence. Going by your post she doesn’t exist – they should always be referred to together (Charles and Ray or Ray and Charles) or as The Eames.
Totally! I think designing for “people” is what makes us interaction designers. I bet your chair is very comfy, I’m super jealous!
I like how you use your own personal experience as an example to explain the comfort experience that the “people-oriented” design concept brings to users.