Impact of design technologies

• Consumerism


  The growth and development of design technologies can be linked to the rise of consumerism
• Improvements in technology


  A wider range of consumer products can be made and distributed quickly, at a lower price
• Increased affordability and accessibility


  Encourages consumers to purchase goods in ever greater amounts
• Design technologies have helped clothing retailers become successful in the ultra-fast fashion business

  • Primark
  • Boohoo
  • Shein
• Environmental impact of design decisions

  • Choice of raw materials may increase the product's carbon footprint
  • Materials and packaging used to make the product may or may not be recyclable
  • Emissions from factories used to manufacture the product may pollute the air and add to global warming