Designers
Airbus
Apple
James Dyson
What does he make
What do they make
What do they make
Aircraft and other flying things
Started off with just computers but now produces many different types of device and technology
Household products with extra additions to minimise effort and maximise efficiency
Military equipment
Such as helicopters
Spacecraft
Use of many different composite materials
Engineers used biomimicry when designing their planes
Inspiration for making the wings came from eagles
Wing tips similar to eagles
Small wingspan of the A380 model compared to its enormous weight
Use of CAD and generative design
3D printed components are more specialised and light than cast versions
Titanium is used a lot
Reduces weight while maintaining strength
Computers are often more accurate and quick than humans
Their 'Beluga' model is based off a whale
Touchscreen devices
Mouse and keyboard devices
Very distinctive design
The UI and the device itself are often very modern looking, sleek, simple, and user friendly
Aesthetics is at the forefront of the company
Consistent shapes and colours are used in almost every product
Criticisms
One major criticism of their products is that their older products are often made redundant very quickly after release (just a few years)
Their newer devices are rarely compatible with other devices
Standard peripherals are also rarely compatible with Apple products
Distinctive design
Innovation is a key aspect of their work as well as aesthetics and user-friendliness
The large majority of his products focus on improving the performance of existing solutions to problems
Hoovers
Wheelbarrows
Outdoor and indoor products
Washing machines
Handdryers
Hairdryers
Fans
Heaters
Method
He makes thousands of prototypes
Often thousands of failed/not perfect attempts before a finished product is released to the public
Extensive testing to ensure there are no faults
He educates others on design and inspires future designers
Product ideas based off existing products by designers
Temperature controlled fan in a similar design to a Dyson fan
Temperature controlled heater similar to a Dyson heater
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