The changes over time made to design shows how designers tackle the problems of society by means of design and shows how the world of design is constantly changing. Through the changes of technology also, the world gets to see what new creations designers come up with next.The ability of a designer to give an object a personality and evoke certain emotions from a consumer is an idea that is intriguing. In a society influenced by the material, it is interesting to see that design is not centred around the the idea of what's 'cool' or 'in vogue' but rather that design is suited to human behaviour and reflects to a degree a certain personality o evoke a given emotion in the consumer.
As technologies advance, they give rise for designers to find the best ways to utilise the technology and materials in coming up with a design. Take for example the Prada store with its changing glass change room and the London Science Museum with its interactive wall of feedback and games table - in both cases the designs are made to interact with people and engage their senses.
The idea of human centred design is also a means of increasing sustainability; as the sentimental value of the product increases the willingness of a person to give it up will decrease. A concept which I think could work well as design pieces become classics.
Not only has human centred design challenged designers to give objects a certain level of personification, it has also opened up a new branch of design that engages the human senses. More than that, human centred design impacts more on society by considering the human side of things, designers can aim to create objects that help with sustainability. By understanding the way humans interact with their possessions and combining that with existing practices, designers [amateur to professional] gain a better understanding the process in which their product comes to be and consequently how much the owner of their design will value it as a result.
* Photo David Kelley, Designing Interactions, http://www.designinginteractions.com/img/interviews/DavidKelley.jpg
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