In 'The Lego Movie,' Emmet evolves from a strict linear builder to an innovative non-linear builder, reflecting the film's message on the importance of flexibility and user innovation in design. President Business enforces 'Design Lock' akin to restrictive real-world practices, while the Piece of Resistance represents open-source approaches that enable user participation.
In The Lego Movie, Emmet is initially a linear builder, strictly following the construction manuals provided by the universe of the film. However, as the story progresses, he transitions to a non-linear builder, embracing creativity and innovation which signifies a significant shift from structured to open-ended design. This shift demonstrates the film's underlying message to embrace user innovation over user-centered design.
President Business's practice of "Design Lock" is evident through his insistence on glueing the Lego pieces together, ensuring no further modifications can be made, mirroring the rigidity of certain real-world design processes resistant to change. An example of President Business's design lock actions could be seen in software or products that do not allow user customization or modifications.
The movie's transition from linear to non-linear design philosophy is most notably highlighted during the Master Builders' creation of innovative designs to overcome challenges, stressing the importance of flexibility and creativity in design. A real-world parallel to the Piece of Resistance could be open-source platforms or software that enable user participation and customization, countering restrictive design practices.
Reflecting on design, the film illuminates the contrast between traditional usability-driven approaches and the dynamic nature of user innovation. Finally, the choice of having Batman or Cloud Cuckoo Land team along if stranded on an island is subjective; Batman might offer more practical survival skills, while the diversity of the Cloud Cuckoo Land team might provide a wide range of creative solutions.