Utility

Utility refers to those words and images which emphasize the usefulness and the versatility of the product or service, usually as a means to do something else.

Tools and trucks are perhaps the most obvious product examples here, but many other items -- such as clothing and furniture, computers and electronics -- also use make such claims of usefulness of the product.


Product-centered ads make claims and promises to stress the good qualities of the product: explicitly said in words, or implicitly suggested using words and images
 

Key Words


adjustable
all in one, all purpose
basic
combination
compatible
convertible
detachable
double duty
down to earth
dozens of uses
essential
fully equipped, functional
go anywhere, interchangeable
many sided
mix and match
multi-purpose
portable
resourceful
recyclable
reusable
reversible
sensible
three in one
useful
utility, utilitarian
variable
versatile
washable