
CONTENTS
Introduction
Chapter 1 – Values in technology and design
1
1.1 The changing roles of the designers and engineers in society 2
1.2 Intellectual property
8
1.3 Product evaluation 13
1.4 Environmental responsibility 21
1.5 Appropriate technology 29
Chapter 2 – Historical and cultural influences
35
2.1 Evolution of craft and design 36
2.2 Design and culture 44
2.3 New technology 49
Chapter 3 – Entrepreneurship and enterprise
54
3.1 Competitive edge of Hong Kong 55
3.2 Design to meet market aspirations 60
3.3 Design strategies 68
Theme-based Learning
72
Case Study of the motion-powered light torch
72
Case Study of the evolution of wire rotary dial telephone to wireless mobile phone
74
Case Study of the design of an interactive game for a theme park in Hong Kong.
76
Assessment Tasks
78
Case Studies
78
Practical Task
80
Quizzes
81
Useful Websites
110
Glossary of Terms
111
References
116
Acknowledgements
117
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