Pak, Murat2016-01-082016-01-082012http://hdl.handle.net/11693/16456Ankara : The Department of Communication and Design, İhsan Doğramacı Bilkent Univ., 2012.Thesis (Master's) -- Bilkent University, 2012.Includes bibliographical references leaves 146-157.This study analyzes function of objects within the framework of digital technologies and relates the function with how we design and perceive technical artifacts. The main purpose of this examination is to change the way we approach to functions and reconsider them within the boundaries of use and design. The key element of this study is how applications are positioned in the social structure.vii, 157 leaves, illustrationsEnglishinfo:eu-repo/semantics/openAccessFunctionTechnologySmart DeviceApplicationAppNK1397 .P35 2012Design--History--21st century.Industrial design.Technological innovations--Social aspects.Digital communications--Social aspects.Smart materials.Thesis