Abstract
This paper examines the furniture designs of one of the Bauhaus' most famous designers, Marcel Breuer (in the context of the Bauhaus and the modern movement). The paper argues that Breuer's furniture designs reflect the overall Bauhaus interest in the application of industrial mass production to the creation of domestic spaces defined by quality design. The writer explains that although the Bauhaus was to only exist for a few short years before its closing by Germany's Nazi government in 1933, its ethos can be seen to be reflected in much of Breuer's innovations in furniture design. The writer also notes that Marcel Breuer's furniture design would prove so enduring and popular that it came to be characteristic of the modern movement. The writer concludes that in situating Breuer within the context of the Bauhaus, we can see how his modernist vision evolved from an emphasis upon aesthetic principles to a focus upon the primacy of industrial design that may be inexpensively reproduced through mass production techniques. An annotated bibliography is appended.

Outline:
Introduction
The Bauhaus Vision
Marcel Breuer and Modern Furniture Design
Conclusion

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"The Bauhaus School that came into being in Germany in the wake of the First World War represented arguably the single most influential school in the history of modern design. Headed by figures such as Walter Gropius and Mies van der Rohe, and defined by a socially egalitarian ethos that envisioned industrial production as the key to presenting quality designed products for the general public, the Bauhaus was to play a critical role in the shaping of how the twentieth century perceived modern design."

Tags:industrial, design, modern, interior, design, modernism

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This paper considers the role of graphic design in Web design. It focuses on the difference between the two and discusses how graphic design can enhance the image of the Web site. The author explores the role of graphic design in Web design.

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"The World Wide Web has become an integral part of many organizations and groups as diverse as Coca-Cola the United States government and high school students have sites that bring their messages to the ..."

Tags:Web design, Web site, graphic design

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The paper relates that therapeutic design is creative and innovative since it takes such theories as reality orientation and sensory stimulation and internalizes them into the architecture. The paper presents a therapeutic design that is based on research related to the needs of older people in general and those with early dementia and is loosely based on the ecologic design used by Reimer and Slaughter (2004). The design in this paper has one purpose, which is enhanced quality of life for residents. The paper explains that residents primarily benefit from this type of design by being able to maintain their autonomy while their safety and wellbeing are never compromised.

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"Therapeutic design is creative and innovative since it takes such theories as reality orientation and sensory stimulation and internalizes them into the architecture. This therapeutic design is based on research related to the needs of older people in general and those with early dementia. This design is loosely based on the ecologic design used by Reimer and Slaughter (2004). The design in this paper has one purpose which is enhanced quality of life for residents. Residents primarily benefit from this type of design by being able to maintain their autonomy while their..."

Tags:design, elderly, quality

Abstract
This paper presents an in-depth proposal to establish a study for sustainable landscape design, ultimately using the findings for actual planning practice. Additionally, the proposal intends to develop a set of recommendations which will guide the integration of the theory into actual usage for sustainable landscape design. The paper gives a list research objectives which are followed by a discussion and background on the importance of sustainable landscape design. Previous research studies are cited and the proposal also includes a brief literature review. The paper concludes with a detailed description of the proposed research design including how results will be analyzed.

Outline:
Introduction
Research Aims
Background and Significance
Research Design and Methods Preliminary Studies

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Research Aims
The primary aim of this study is to establish the barriers to integrating sustainable landscape design into planning practice through a careful study of the interpretation of the concept, and the impact of this interpretation on adoption or resistance to the concept. This will then result in a set of recommendations which may guide the integration of the concept and theory into actual practical usage. This will be achieved by meeting the following research objectives:
Establish the different individuals involved in the entire process of landscape architecture, from beginning to completed project
Determine the awareness of each of these groups of individuals to theories of sustainable landscape design
Explore the different interpretations of sustainable landscape design and how these impact on feelings towards the concept
Background and Significance
The concept of sustainable landscaping is becoming ever more important with the advancing stages of irreversible urbanization which inevitably accompanies globalization (Antrop 188). It remains however a very young concept, and as such, the lack of literature on the subject reflects the concept's infancy.

Tags:landscape design, methodology, data analysis, variables

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Website design is a relatively new and developing art, but a number of concepts are used to shape the design of a website in order to appeal to the eye and to be easy to navigate as well. Such a design is especially important for any sort of web commerce, whether direct in terms of selling to people online, or as a means of marketing products and services that are then sought out in the brick-and-mortar world.
This paper examines an approach to testing website design which uses a design testing method that determines how consumers react to the site and how well they are able to access and navigate the menu and the individual pages. In assessing this approach, the paper references the sites of Circuit City, Best Buy, and Staples.

Tags:website, design, testing

Abstract
This paper considers how graphic design was much influenced by technological developments in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries and continues to be influenced by new developments in technology, with computer-aided graphic design being a current example. The paper further discusses how graphic design came into its own as a separate discipline in the late nineteenth century, though the art of arranging text and image to convey a message is much older in practice. Graphic design as a discipline came with the development of various technological shifts allowing for such arrangements on a mass scale through the arts of photography, printing, and widespread dissemination.

Tags:graphic, design, technology

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This essay looks at participatory design and in particular its applications in computer design. According to the paper, the goal of the participatory design is to obtain a more active user involvement in system design so that the system itself is improved. There are many advantages to participatory design one of which is a better product but there are also disadvantages. Coordination and the communication between such a diverse group may be a problem.

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"The goal of participatory design is to obtain a more active user involvement in system design so that the system itself is improved. In computer technology, through participatory design both software designers and software users work on the design and development of the software. In participatory design users provide continual feedback to designers as they develop the system. In computer design in particular this leads to a better product and the quality of the computer application designed is improved in the sense that the application better fits the needs of the users. According to Fiorilli, (1997) "the diversity of representation on a design team expands the knowledge base on which the system is build".

Tags:computers, design, participatorydesign

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This paper looks at the different factors that need to be addressed when designing hand-held power tools. The author argues that when ergonomic factors are Incorporated into their design, there are less instances of injury, less sick days, and production is increased as a result.

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"A well-designed tool can provide a number of important advantages that can be immediately noticeable. Ergonomically designed hand-tools contribute to the prevention of injuries which will then increase productivity on a continuous basis, improve the quality of the products produced, and reduce the absenteeism in a company for health related causes. Properly controlling the ergonomic factors such as the physical loads a person exerts (through the design of the handle and trigger), vibrations, and noise of the hand tool will decrease the chances of an injury occurring on the job."

Tags:ergonomics, hand, held, power, tools, workplace, injury, design, production

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This paper explores the differences between the logical and physical design of networks. It includes an example of the differences, and considers the relationship between the two. The paper looks at fundamental design issues.

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"Creating an effective network environment requires taking a variety of factors into account, weighing these against resource constraints both time and money to determine the most effective architecture ..."

Tags:logical design, physical design, network design

Abstract
A discussion of product and/or service design which is vital to the success of any business. It explains how service design enables a business to stay competitive by improving quality. It details the important elements of product/service design from a workflow perspective,and for process examination and integration. It includes examples of companies that provide business software solutions such as: Centra, TrainNet and more.

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"Centra (NASDAQ: CTRA) is the leading provider of business software solutions for live eLearning and real-time collaboration. It has an undisputed track record of helping millions of users to increase revenue and improve overall business performance. Centra provides Web collaboration solutions that enable the delivery of information in a variety of live and self-service formats (Business Wire 2002). It also helps add value through unmatched capabilities to capture interactions and content, personalize and manage this information, and instantly re- use it across the enterprise. Hundreds of global organizations that span across every industry and market sector choose Centra, including Exxon Mobil, Cadbury Schweppes, Citigroup, AT&T, Procter & Gamble, and Nationwide Insurance."

Tags:service, design, Centra, business, software, solutions, eLearning, web, collaboration