1. The document discusses the differences between design and styling. Design considers the structure, function and form of a product, while styling is more focused on the aesthetic appearance and generating sales.
2. Styling is described as giving shape to just the "shell" of a product without regard for its internal structure or function. Good design takes a holistic approach that combines technical, human, and environmental factors.
3. The origins of styling in America are traced back to the 1930s as a response to economic depression, aimed at improving product aesthetics to boost sales. Figures like Raymond Loewy are cited as pioneers who focused on styling to market products.