MYP Design Topic What Design Is and What Designers Do…

One maker creates a sculpture to express a personal memory. Another creates an emergency exit sign for a theatre. According to the textbook's distinction between art and design, how do their decisions about completion differ?

A

The sculpture and sign must both be approved by the same target audience.

B

The sculpture's completion follows the artist's intentions, while the sign must also meet agreed external requirements.

C

The sign becomes art if the designer chooses its colours independently.

D

The sculpture requires creativity, while the sign requires only technical accuracy.

Question 5

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A protective case meets its drop-test requirement when made with a thick panel, but then exceeds the budget. A thinner panel meets the budget but fails the test. What is the strongest next design move?

A

Use the thicker material and omit the extra cost from the evaluation.

B

Investigate an alternative structure or material that can meet both requirements.

C

Keep the original drawing and leave the conflict until construction.

D

Choose the thinner material because meeting one requirement is sufficient.