CR05

I enjoyed our last classes together and getting to see what all of the groups came up with. It was so interesting to see different skills people had and how they applied them to the project. I love how we were all given the same assignment and took it in entirely alternative directions. It was even neat to see the different styles that were used with Prezi. I nerdily liked observing the variety of takes on the program. Overall it was super fun to have a mini taste on what a real life project like this might look like and to be reminded of the infinite possibilities a collaborative group of people can come up with.

RR04

I love how in Chapter 9 of Heskett it talks about the context of design. Specifically on page 119 where it refers to "macro-design policies for the development and promotion of design as an important factor in national economic planning for industrial competitiveness." Who knew design could have such an impact on an entire nation? I have stated it time and time again but I love the realization that design is a huge part of how the world functions. It is a wonderful viewpoint and has the ability to translate into every aspect it is applied to.

J10

Design 200 was great. I truly enjoyed it. It was a class that I enjoyed going to because it got me all kinds of pumped to delve into the design major. I loved how the final project put everything we learned to practice. It was really awesome to learn about the major firsthand from current students and alumni in the current field. I seriously loved it...I'm not even trying to kiss butts. This class honestly confirmed that I am exactly where I want to be.

J09

teammates for A05: Asumi, Avi, Crystal and Kristian

During our time together in class my team tried to narrow down the tasks at hand. We would clarify our thoughts on things and divvy up the work load among one another. With the rubric in hand we went through each point making sure to cover all of our bases in a very obvious way. We split up the work and the parts to actually present by the subtopics given in the rubric. Thankfully everyone was pretty open as to what specific part they would take on in the project. Whoever could offer the most to the subtopic took that and ran with it.

For our project I took on the presentation. I was intrigued by Prezi and eager to learn how to use it. While discussing our product and brainstorming throughout the whole process I did my best to have a simple mindset. I tried to urge the team on in this way and constantly question every idea we came up with so that we could eventually stumble upon the best of the batch. I feel like I could have developed the details of the product and the Prezi more in order to fully convey our product. Overall, I feel as though the project turned out very well with what resources and time we had.

my contributions:
- the Prezi itself is on it's own blog post titled A05
- these are the sketches that were used in our kiosk description

A05

Coleman for the Home on Prezi

CR04

The past four classes were entirely A05 centered. It was interesting to put to practice the different methods of thinking that we have learned over this course. In my mind, my group was to look like the team developing the shopping cart in the video we watched in class. I found, however, that this was a hard process! Coming up with ideas that matter as well as fix problems presented quite the conundrum. It was hard to think of ideas in general and then even harder to develop and move forward with them. As we proceeded with our work it became easier to further our thought process into a tangible notion. Throughout the development of our project it was neat to see how it all came together in the end. I am thankful for this opportunity that forced us to apply our newfound knowledge of the design process. I look forward to expanding my experience in this.

J08

DESIGN & COLOR

Color is a fascinating idea. One's mind can tangle into endless thoughts if they start to dwell on it for too long. It is essential to a sundry of things we experience daily - one of these being design. Color is used to set a hierarchy. With color a designer can guide the eye and represent certain things in our culture. Color is so necessary that even it's absence draws attention. Constantly we find that color can influence our moods and feelings; color is powerful. We use color in branding and marketing and find its use to be a factor of success. Color is recognizable and memorable. As humans we seek it out. The relationship between design and color is one not to be ignored.

sources:


1 | This infographic displays the cultural significance of different colors in different cultures. While looking through information on this topic I never realized how varying our meanings of color are throughout the world. For example, in Eastern culture red is worn by brides but in the Western culture red is associated with anger, blood and danger.

2 | I explored the realm of gender associations with color and stumbled upon this infographic displaying a study on the topic. This study found that both genders love blue and hate orange and brown. It discussed how men entirely dislike purple and looked at the detailed perception of color from women compared to men's generalization of color. This information is pretty interesting and could be taken into account when marketing, branding and designing for certain audiences and purposes.

3 | I found this website that lets you explore color interactions first hand. Josef Albers, a Bauhaus student, studied this topic.

4 | This book argues that chromophobia is starting to take over Western culture. I have never heard of this fear before and it would certainly be interesting to try and understand how this could fit in with the relationship between design and color.

5 | This video is not necessarily about color but it displays color relationships through animation. One could also experience how color affects emotions while watching this short.

RR03

While reading through Cradle to Cradle, I loved how in Chapter 6 it talks about what we can do now with this information. The process of change includes figuring out what positives we can substitute for the negatives without entirely altering our original goal. First we need to identify these areas then we need to actively pursue their progress. Lastly we need to reinvent the product or process entirely to alter the innate negative outcomes to be completely positive. The scheme of this is encouraging and exciting. Acknowledging the problem and then diligently seeking out a beneficial alternative can only create an innovative and progressive future.

J07

While looking at Asumi's blog, I loved the end of her CR03 post where she says "now it seems like by studying design, I will be able to think in a more diverse way and I bet that skill will definitely come in handy in any field of study." I totally agree! I think that the design program is a kind of it's own. The skills that they proclaim to teach will be useful even in simple everyday thinking.

Avi's RR02 post took design to a cultural level. He discussed the correlation between the foundation of a building and of a people. I love how in design things can be looked at like this with humanity in mind.

Crystal's RR03 post was fun to read and understand her take on the readings. I enjoy how she challenges what she is reading when she says "The only issue I have with these great ideas is that they are just ideas. They make it seem like its an easy fix but nothing of that scale has actually been done." When we read things like this our response should be to challenge the thought.

In Kristian's RR03 post it is fun to hear about his country's environmental state and also his thoughts on the topic in general. It is crazy to reflect on how selfish companies and humans are now without even considering the ramifications their actions will eventually reveal.

CR03

The last few classes have gotten me super excited to pursue a design major. Everything the major teaches and stands for is exactly what I want to learn about. The crazy thing is that I am just now realizing that because of this class and the speakers that we have had as of late. The organization of information to it's simple and most efficient form is what I love. I realized that I have always thought this way in my everyday life and even when I would be designing newsmagazine pages or the set up of my english papers. It is crazy to think that that is what my major is all about...something I love doing and I did not even know! After the Design Circle (a group that I definitely plan on getting involved with) and Cobega presentations I was real pumped. Hearing them talk about the major concreted the thought that design is a meaningful thing to study because I can make an important impact with it. For awhile I had been questioning whether or not I would really be doing anything important with this major (dumb thought I know...). I loved hearing about how the speakers came to be interested in design and what they are doing with it now. It was really encouraging to hear them talk about their processes of getting in! Specifically I enjoyed listening to their take on what is good and bad to do with the exam, when exactly they applied and the almost guarantee of getting in when you are dedicated. I am definitely nervous about this whole process but more so excited knowing their "testimonies" on the subject. I look forward to a day where maybe I am giving a presentation to an Intro to Design class!

J06

links for outdoor products:
1 | http://www.rei.com/
2 | http://www.gandermountain.com/
3 | http://www.cabelas.com/
4 | http://www.llbean.com/
5 | http://www.coleman.com/coleman/home.asp

outdoor trade show / exhibition booths:


links for indoor products:
1 | http://www.homegoods.com/index.asp?panel=discover
2 | http://www.thegreatindoors.com/
3 | http://www.potterybarn.com/
4 | http://www.pier1.com/
5 | http://www.ikea.com/us/en/

indoor trade show / exhibition booths:


indoor home good: any object that accentuates home living

possible home goods:

A04

RR02

In Chapter 7, Heskett talks about identity. I love how he states that "it can be a deliberate attempt by individuals and organizations, even nations, to create a particular image and meaning intended to shape, even pre-empt, what others perceive and understand." (84) This idea leads us to think beyond "who we are" whether it be an individual or an organization. I saw this thought take form when Heskett was talking about FedEx and how the company name transformed to a verb in itself. The simplicity of the term led to the logo and represented the purpose and intentions of the company in the most efficient way. The introduction to Cradle to Cradle was also quite a new thought to consider. I had never heard of everyday items containing subliminal harmful chemicals and materials. This is a scary thought because it refers to everything that I interact with everyday without thinking of the ramifications they might present. This book spurs on radical ideas that cause us to consider and implement new ways that will strengthen the relationships between humans, products and the environment.

J05

I enjoyed reading Asumi's thoughts about logos on her RR02 post. She talks about the huge influence a simple logo can have. She brought up the fact that audiences do not even look past the logo itself and analyze the simplicity of it or anything. I find this interesting because it shows how we just take things as they are. This thought makes me appreciate the design realm because who knows what we would take as is without it.

While looking at Avi's post on letters I noticed that the "Y" picture was taken right in front of my house! He did a good job of finding letters in things!

Crystal's RR02 post was very intriguing. I never realized that most products were made of harmful materials either. I also appreciate the turn from Industrial Revolution ramifications toward environmentally friendly change in society.

I love how in Kristian's RR02 post he talks about the clarity of products intentional usage and analyzes our road system in that. I appreciate his admiration of my blog!