X Speak on the topic using the following words and word-combinations:
graphic design, to embrace, principles, elements, design theory, imagery, page layout, essence, advertising art, to incorporate, grid, visual design.
Text B
I Read and remember:
1. spontaneous спонтанний
2. to claim заявляти
3. innate природній
4. most advanced yet acceptable найсучасніший, проте прийнятний
5. associate партнер
6. in terms of з точки зору
7. to take into account брати до уваги
8. to be in tune with відповідати чомусь
II Read the text and define the main idea of it: Raymond Loewy. The Father of Industrial Design
‘
It
all must start with an inspired, spontaneous idea’.
‘The main goal is not to complicate the already difficult life of the consumer’.
‘Between two products equal in price, function and quality, the one with the most attractive exterior will win’.
‘I can claim to have made the daily life of the 20th century more beautiful’.
Raymond Loewy (1893-1986), a brilliant designer and, without doubt, the most versatile representative of this discipline, became a design legend in his own lifetime. He was the most influential protagonist of industrial design that North America has ever known and has had a significant impact on the tastes and lifestyles of several generations. Loewy’s design philosophy still has an influence on the industrial design world today.
After a brief but promising career as a fashion illustrator Raymond Loewy dedicated his talent to the field of industrial design. Loewy's creative genius was innate and his effect on the industry was immediate. He literally revolutionized the industry working as a consultant for more than 200 companies and creating product designs for everything from cigarette packs and refrigerators to cars and spacecrafts. Loewy lived by his own famous MAYA principle – Most Advanced Yet Acceptable.
A popular lecturer as well, Loewy spoke at institutions such as the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Columbia University and others. He founded three design companies: Raymond Loewy and Associates, New York; Raymond Loewy International, London; and Company of Industrial Design, Paris.
Loewy was the first person to understand design as a marketing factor: ‘if you have two products which do not differ in terms of price, function and quality, it is the product’s attractive external appearance which wins the race’. Raymond Loewy used these pragmatic words to outline his perception of design and this was certainly the secret of his success.
Many of the products that Loewy designed are still familiar to us today. These include the ‘Studebaker’, a symbol of American cars and the ‘Frigidaire’, the legendary refrigerator. Loewy created the trademarks of the 20th century’s technical progress. For example, the Shell logo, the Coca Cola bottle, the Exxon and BP symbols all carry his signature. Raymond Loewy also designed the packet of the famous American cigarette brand, ‘Lucky Strike’ and this is the one that is still used today.
For Loewy it was not design alone that was definitive. He believed that the job of a designer was more complex than that. He investigated the market as well as inquiring into the wishes and needs of the customer. In addition to design he gave equal rights to the requirements for user friendliness, ease of use, production costs and retail price.
Loewy’s principle of creating beauty through function and simplicity is still in tune with the requirements of industrial production today. His work still influences designer and consumer decisions.
III Make up a plan of the text.
IV Translate the paragraphs in italics in a written form.
V Render the text in brief in a written form.
VI Work in pairs. Discuss the questions:
1. What is Loewy’s impact on industrial design?
2. How do you understand his principle – ‘Most Advanced Yet Acceptable’?
3. How did Raymond Loewy realize design?
4. What are the most famous products Raymond Loewy designed?
5. What is a secret of his success? Give your reasons.
VII Practise reading the dialogue with your partner:
Jack: Hi, Max! How are you?
Max: So-so.
Jack: What’s wrong?
Max: I haven’t passed my exam in graphic design.
Jack: I see. What were your questions?
Max: The first question was about principles of design.
Jack: Oh, I know that! There are balance, rhythm, emphasis and unity. Am I right?
Max: I’m not sure because I haven’t answered this question.
Jack: And what about the second one?
Max: It was about Raymond Loewy.
Jack: What is he? I’ve never heard about him.
Max: Shame on you! He is a design legend and is still very famous. Loewy is considered to be the father of industrial design. He created the Shell logo, the Coca Cola bottle, the Exxon and BP symbols. His designs were not just beautiful but functional and simple.
Jack: Really? You know if I were a teacher I would give you a good mark.
Max: Thanks, Jack. But unfortunately you are not my teacher.
VIII Give the main idea of the dialogue in your own words.
IX Make up your own dialogues using the key words and expressions from the unit.
TEXT C
I Mind the following words and word-combinations:
1. distinguishing feature характерна риса
2. specifics особливості
3. to perceive помічати; відчувати
4. to distinguish розрізняти
5. meanwhile між іншим
6. to rescale змінювати масштаб
II Listen to the text. Decide if the statements are true or false:
1. Navigation system is the only feature that unites different layouts.
2. One part of human brains is humanitarian, the other one – technical.
3. It doesn’t matter where to place objects on a website.
4. Most buttons on a website are located at the upper left part.
5. The website window can be rescaled.
III Listen to the text again and be ready to answer the questions:
1. How does website layout differ from other layouts?
2. What is the visual concept?