Good morning, everyone! Welcome to our museum and to our Power of Design exhibition. I’m Nancy Wilson and I’ll be your guide today. To start off, what comes to mind when you hear the word “design”? Fashion design? Car design? Graphic design? In fact, almost everything around us is deeply connected to design. Here you’ll learn about various types of design, how design is related to function, and the social impact of designs.
　Generally speaking, design is defined as a combination of shape, pattern, and color. Good design can make products appear more attractive; it can make things easier to use; and it can even affect people’s behavior and mood.
　Look at these umbrellas. Some are long, others are short, and yet others have different handles. Umbrellas are a familiar item, but they come in a wide variety of shapes, patterns, and colors.