virtualization of design and production a thesis - Bilkent University
virtualization of design and production a thesis - Bilkent University
virtualization of design and production a thesis - Bilkent University
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ABSTRACT<br />
VIRTUALIZATION OF DESIGN AND PRODUCTION<br />
Başar Erdener<br />
MFA in Graphic Design<br />
Supervisor: Assist. Pr<strong>of</strong>. Dr. Mahmut Mutman<br />
July, 2006<br />
This study aims to make an analysis on the meaning <strong>of</strong> products with regards to<br />
recent developments in <strong>design</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>production</strong> technologies. The notions <strong>of</strong> the<br />
use, exchange <strong>and</strong> sign values <strong>of</strong> products are aimed to be questioned <strong>and</strong><br />
explored through relevant instances within the consumption logic. Mass<br />
customization, as an outcome <strong>of</strong> recent advances in technology is argued through<br />
its effects on the meaning <strong>and</strong> presentations <strong>of</strong> products within the market. It is<br />
also discussed in this <strong>thesis</strong> how the computer aided <strong>design</strong> <strong>and</strong> manufacturing<br />
affects the mode <strong>of</strong> <strong>production</strong> <strong>and</strong> how this reflects on the representations <strong>of</strong><br />
products that we encounter.<br />
Keywords: Computer Aided Design, Mass Customization, Use Value, Exchange<br />
Value, Sign Value, Hyperreality, Industrial Design<br />
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