IB DT Paper 1 Topic 6 MCQ

Figure 8 shows the Alessi Juicy Salif lemon squeezer designed in 1988 by Philippe Starck. It is made of PTFE-treated pressure-cast aluminium and polyamide. The Juicy Salif has become recognised as a design classic. The aim of the design was to present the Juicy Salif as highquality

silverware. Starck is rumoured to have claimed that the Juicy Salif “is not meant to squeeze lemons, it is meant to start conversations.”

What describes Philippe Starck’s approach to the design of the product shown in Figure 8?

• A. Retro-styling

• B. Practical function

• C. Compromise

• D. Psychological function

What best explains the Coca-Cola® bottle’s recognition as a design classic?

• A. The design united technological advance with beautiful design.

• B. The design served as a standard of its time.

• C. The design has resisted changes in taste and fashion.

• D. The design was innovative in its use of materials.

The Coca-Cola Company bottle recently celebrated its 100th anniversary. What best describes why the Coca-Cola bottle has achieved classic design status?

• A. Mass production

• B. Retro-styling

• C. Ubiquity/omnipresence

• D. Dominant design

Pixar’s decision to animate the Anglepoise lamp, shown in Figure 8 below, is an indicator of the

lamp’s classic design status. Which of the following is an indicator of classic design status?

I. No longer produced

II. Timeless appeal

III. Widely imitated

• I and II only

• I and III only

• II and III only

• I, II and III

Figure 9 below shows a map of the London Underground (Metro). This style of map has been

adopted by other cities to represent their metro systems.

What characteristic of classic design best describes the adoption of this style of map by

other cities?

• A. Ubiquitous

• B. Innovative

• C. Dominant

• D. Functional

Figure 10 below is a photo of Cité Radieuse by Le Corbusier, who described his buildings as

machines for living. What design principle best describes Le Corbusier’s approach?

• A. Form follows function

• B. Retro styling

• C. Psychological function

• D. Dominant design

Which of these statements best describes practical function?

I. A product that focuses on reliability

II. A product that focuses on functionality

III. A product that focuses on desirability

• A. I and II only

• B. I and III only

• C. II and III only

• D. I, II and III

Figure 6 shows a coffee maker design from the 1930s. It is widely considered a design classic and is still used today.

Which of these factors may have contributed to its status as a classic design?

I. It could be mass produced easily

II. It was the dominant design for coffee makers for many years

III. It transcended its function by being used as decoration in many kitchens

• A. I and II only

• B. I and III only

• C. II and III only

• D. I, II and III

The Jerrycan, see Figure 10, was developed in Germany in the 1930s for military use.

It became a much sought-after item because it was engineered to a much higher standard than

the competition and contained many innovative features, including indentations in the walls that

allowed for expansion and increased strength, and a handle design that allowed it to be carried by one or two people. Its iconic status is demonstrated by continued availability of and the use of the term “Jerrycan” in reference to all fuel containers.

What term best describes the Jerrycan?

• A. Imitative design

• B. Dominant design

• C. Obsolescent design

• D. Aesthetic design

Figure 11 below shows the 2015 Leica X digital camera.

Which best describes the designer’s approach?

• A. Retro-styling

• B. Psychological function

• C. Compromise

• D. Innovation