Field Trip #2
For our second trip to the MOMA, we had to look for pieces involving functionality. By functionality I mean if the object is practical.We had to look at four pieces of functionality, two that are considered high functionality and two that are low functionality. High functionality meaning it can be useful and low meaning it's not too practical.
For high functionality I chose "Truck: Utility 1/4 Ton 4 x 4 (M38A1) Jeep" manufactured by Willys-Overland Motors,Inc., Toledo, Ohio. The Jeep was used by the Army during World War 2. It's considered the best military jeep ever built due to the lack of doors making it easy to jump out or rush back in the jeep. The jeep's parts are designed for quick assembly and replacement; the top and the wheels can be removed and stacked, and the cars can be arranged like boxes for easy transport. The overall height is low, and the windshield can be folded down on the hood. This piece is still very ergonomic but was more useful when it first came out. The second piece I chose is "Tuttuno" (All-in-one-living system) made by Carlo Bimbi, Gianni Ferrerara, and Nilo Giocchini.It contains a pull out bed, table, drawers, and shelves below an elevated pit. This piece is perfect for a small apartment, studio, loft, or for a kids bedroom. It's useful because, you have a sleeping,eating,and entertainment setup all in one and it saves space.Both pieces serve a purpose for people and are beneficial.They also are helpful with time or space. With "Truck: Utility 1/4 Ton 4 x 4 (M38A1) Jeep" the components of the parts can easily be removed and put in boxes and the non-existent doors make it faster to jump out or in. As for "Tuttuno" you save space because instead of having a separate bedroom,eating,and entertainment center you have it together. It also saves time because, you don't have to walk around your living area since everything is together.
"Stars and Doves" by Antoni Gaudi and produced by Amigos de Gaudi personally is low functionality.It cannot be used to help you with a daily activity, it cannot physically be useful. It was used for Church for the people to admire."Paper Folding" by Fannie E. Kachline is another example of low functionality. I consider this low because, it doesn't serve a purpose that can help people. It's only pretty to the eye it doesn't serve as a useful object. Both pieces don't have a physical purpose and they can't be useful, which is why I chose them as low functionality. For "Stars and Doves" I would make it more ergonomic by putting a bird bath on it since it would be outside where animal life is. That way instead of it being there to be admired it can be used by birds. As for "Paper Folding" I don't think there is much you can do that would make it ergonomic.
In conclusion,I think art and design are two separate ideas. Just because you design something doesn't necessarily mean it's 'art'. For example a regular plate or cup would be considered just a design but, a fancy plate with designs on it can be considered art. To be a good design I think the design needs to be highly functional. It's a design therefor it has a purpose so it should be very useful.
HIGH FUNCTIONALITY
Willys-Overland Motors Inc.
"Truck:: Utility 1/4 Ton 4 x 4 (M38A1) Jeep"
Steel body
Established in 1909
Carlo Bimbi, Gianni Ferrerara,Nilo Giocchini
"Tuttuno"
Plywood covered with plastic laminate
1971
LOW FUNCTIONALITY
Antoni Gaudi
"Stars and Doves"
Plaster
1958
Fannie E. Kachline
"Paper Folding"
Various materials
1890
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