Carolyn Ready
History of Modern Design
Ms. J. Kraft
Group Project 7/22/12
Head phones were primarily used as amplifiers for telephones and radios for pilots and radio stations. The growth of automation in 1960 demanded faster communication began the mass communication boost towards technological advancements in communications. The original headphone design was big and bulky with very limited use. (2) In the 70’s, Sony introduced the walkman, a portable tape player. (3) The industry exploded designing accessories for personal stereos, like headphones. These accessories became an important component of the latest generation of electronics, like cell phones, TVs, computers, home theaters, CD players, and more.(2) As a result of the increased technological and cultural sophistication a new generation of consumers emerged heavily influenced by mass media called Popular Culture.“Pop Culture” is the lifestyle of a majority of younger people who are mainstream in the current or popular trends such as in music, videos, games, internet and social networks. (4) The growth in technology increased the ways consumers and products link together, a decade ago e-commerce was non existence now it’s at the click of a mouse. Technology directly impacts culture, it allows widespread access and interaction. (Howitt)
References:
(1) Bernie Howitt. Understanding popular culture. Society and Culture Association. <http://scansw.com/au/sc pages/sc popular/sc howitt>.
(2) Earphone Solutions. <http://earphonesolutions.com>
(3) Random History. <http://randomhistory.com>.
(5) Wiley Online Library. Sheri R. Levy. Ed. JournalCitation Reports:2011:5/37, <http://onlinelibrary.wiley.
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