
Explore Mak Museum's Viennese modernism through the Tanit furniture collection, bentwood design, and graphic design, while learning design thinking, minimalism, and research through a hands-on class project.
Explore Viennese modernism at Mak Museum through graphic design, typography, product design, furniture, and glass, with pre-1900 works and the Vienna school of arts and crafts led by Otto Wagner.
Explore Viennese modernism through Otto Prutscher’s multidisciplinary design—from bent furniture to textile and metal work—showcased at Mak Museum with donations of 139 designs.
Explore MAK museum posters that prioritize readability and accessibility, using minimal color, typographic hierarchy, angled and 90-degree layouts, and line-based graphics inspired by Bauhaus and gestalt principles.
Explore the MAK Museum collection of bentwood furniture, tracing Thonet's innovations from wood bending to industrial production, and its influence on modern design and aesthetics.
Explore the technology behind bentwood furniture by Thonet, including steam bending, beech wood, fixtures, and clamps. See how flat-pack design and careful wood distribution enable affordable, easy assembly.
Explore the Thonet bentwood chair designs at the MAK Museum, featuring looped symmetry, mesh seating, and lacquered finishes that express ageless, timeless elegance through steam bending and beechwood.
Explore the pyramid of technology, from envisioning and prototyping to making products vital, invisible, and naturalized in daily life, with examples like space travel, Segway, Xerox, and iPhone.
Explore Thonet's bentwood designs through the MAK online archive, reading details on designers and technology while viewing iconic pieces like the rocking chair and best-selling chairs.
Explore the technology behind bending furniture and the graphic design and postmodern minimalism of the Mak Museum of Applied Arts and Science, while completing a class project and portfolio-ready documentation.
Discover the essence of Viennese modernism through an immersive journey into the MAK Museum's remarkable collections. This course delves into the intricacies of graphic design, furniture design, and the revolutionary postmodernism style that defined an era. Uncover the technological marvels behind Thonet furniture, unlocking the secrets of Bentwood craftsmanship that left an indelible mark on the history of furniture design.
BENEFITS OF THIS COURSE:
Designer's Insight:
Gain a designer's perspective on exploring an Arts and Furniture museum, deciphering form language, ergonomics, color harmony, and aesthetic allure.
Graphic Design Mastery:
Dive into the world of early 19th-century Viennese graphic design, unraveling typographic brilliance, color schemes, and visual iconography through detailed case studies.
Bentwood Technology Unveiled:
Explore the technology that revolutionized furniture design, from steam application to wood bending, clamping techniques, and the art of crafting timeless pieces through the innovative Bentwood process.
Thonet Furniture Showcase:
Explore and dissect the prominent works of Thonet furniture, delving into the intricate details of form factor, economics, color theory, fit, and finish.
Online Archives Exploration:
Access exclusive online collections and archives of Thonet's furniture, offering a digital journey into the historical evolution of design.
Pyramid of Technology:
Understand the pyramid of technology, guiding you through the stages of envisioning, product development, and naturalization, providing a holistic perspective on integrating products into our daily lives.
Creative Documentation Project:
Engage in a hands-on class project, encouraging you to visit showrooms or museums, creatively document your observations, and develop essential documentation skills for your portfolio and professional journey.
Embark on a captivating exploration of design evolution, technological innovation, and artistic brilliance with "Design Unveiled: Vienna's MAK Museum - Crafting Modernism." Elevate your understanding of design principles, aesthetics, and the profound impact of Viennese modernism on the world of design.
Courtesy,
Dr. FAK Noble Ai Researcher, Scientists, Product Developer, Innovator & Pure Consciousness Expert
Founder of Noble Transformation Hub TM