It was interesting to read about how design is depicted to the general public through media and other forms of communication. From companies to governments, design has played a big part in todays world and that is based off the public's view of design. It is impressive that a concept can make such an impact coming from one individual or group's designs. Heskett referenced Buick coming back in the 1990's because of the VP's design concepts and the release of the companies revolutionary new line of cars. I feel that this is happening again. Buick has come out with a new campaign with a very powerful commercial about "Imported from Detroit":
Monday, February 28, 2011
Coleman Project
Our group has designed a cabinet of sorts for a mudroom, basement, and garage areas. The cabinet will be very versitile and we offer many options for storage space.
The cabinet will be 6' x 3.5' x 3' and will be made of a hard, lightweight plastic. It will be vented so that wet gear can dry ect.
The design process so far has gone pretty smoothly, we all have been accepting of each others ideas and respectfully critiquing.
So far my contribution has been more visual than anything. I have done sketches and am currently working on getting a 3D digital representation. Like the rest of the group, i have also contributed to the design discussions and ideas. I like this group and we all work together very well.
As soon as I refine the sketches I will upload scans and post them as soon as possible. (Same for when I get a 3D representation).
Team Members:
Anthony
John
Karyn
Matt
Nina
Xia
The cabinet will be 6' x 3.5' x 3' and will be made of a hard, lightweight plastic. It will be vented so that wet gear can dry ect.
The design process so far has gone pretty smoothly, we all have been accepting of each others ideas and respectfully critiquing.
So far my contribution has been more visual than anything. I have done sketches and am currently working on getting a 3D digital representation. Like the rest of the group, i have also contributed to the design discussions and ideas. I like this group and we all work together very well.
As soon as I refine the sketches I will upload scans and post them as soon as possible. (Same for when I get a 3D representation).
Team Members:
Anthony
John
Karyn
Matt
Nina
Xia
Monday, February 21, 2011
cradle to cradle 4, 5, 6
It is upsetting to read about how we as humans use and don't replenish. The book speaks of old civilizations that got along just fine before the "western ways" came around. The Egyptians had irrigation, and Chinese replenished their waste into rice patties. Nowadays we have products like cars and packaging materials that don't even naturally break down to give back to the planet once we are done with them. We were all raised in school by the ideal, "cut a tree down, plant a new" but I do not think that is practiced today, at least as much as it should be.
Although I am a HUGE Chevrolet fan, after reading this book, I have a new found respect for the Ford Motor Company. Now I am not going to trade my Impala in for a Fusion, but the steps Ford is taking to make this planet a better place is impressive. I hope that other large companies will follow in their foot steps to make this a more evident impact on our environment. It also goes to show that if a giant company such as Ford can take these steps, then those of us lower on the totem pole should easily be able to follow as well.
Although I am a HUGE Chevrolet fan, after reading this book, I have a new found respect for the Ford Motor Company. Now I am not going to trade my Impala in for a Fusion, but the steps Ford is taking to make this planet a better place is impressive. I hope that other large companies will follow in their foot steps to make this a more evident impact on our environment. It also goes to show that if a giant company such as Ford can take these steps, then those of us lower on the totem pole should easily be able to follow as well.
The Eames'
I really enjoyed the Eames' films. They were interesting in that they look at design from so many different angles. The solar do-nothing-machine amazed me. I have always been interested in that sort of thing, from mouse trap the game to any and all Rube Goldberg machines. Their success as a couple is amazing, and I hope to be able to live out my days in a house like the one they designed.
The guest speakers were a nice way to look at the design world. I enjoyed hearing about their overseas experiences, especially since I cannot ever partake in such a thing due to being in the military. My main goal in life is to someday own my own company, so it was cool to see a reference of that right in front of me. They said they all have other jobs right now until the business really takes off, and thats life. I hope to be able to work for a company for a while to get experience in the real world, and build a wealth for myself to make a transition into independent employment easier.
The guest speakers were a nice way to look at the design world. I enjoyed hearing about their overseas experiences, especially since I cannot ever partake in such a thing due to being in the military. My main goal in life is to someday own my own company, so it was cool to see a reference of that right in front of me. They said they all have other jobs right now until the business really takes off, and thats life. I hope to be able to work for a company for a while to get experience in the real world, and build a wealth for myself to make a transition into independent employment easier.
Online Scavenger Hunt
5 Camping Gear Manufactures:
3 Trade Show Pictures:
This is a picture of some of the outside booths at the 2009 Outdoor Retailer Winter Market Trade Show.
Here we have the Coleman mascot at 2010 Outdoor Retailer Summer Market Trade Show.
This is also of the 2010 Outdoor Retailer, but the Winter Market Trade Show.
5 Indoor Goods Manufactures:
3 Trade Show Pictures:
2010 Spring Southern Home & Garden Show
Living Kitchen Show 2010
A German Interior Design Trade Fair
I see an "interior good" as anything in the home. From something with an actual function to decor. For example:
Homer Simpson Wall Clock
Sofa Set / Coffee Table / Lamp
Rug / Flower Vase / Throw Pillows / Fire Place / Lounge Chair
Wednesday, February 16, 2011
A B C's
(X)
the menu button from my tv remote
(U)
end of a hanger
(J)
top of a hanger
(S)
looking upward towards a light bulb
(V)
cage from my front door
(M)
part of a spatula
(W)
potato masher
(N)
potato masher
(L)
corner of my pabst blue ribbon beer sign
(l)
beer tab from my kegorator
(D)
end of railing from some stairs
(Y)
part of the same stairs railing
(T)
a jar
(H)
brick
(i)
some drunk broke our fence, convenient for this project tho...
(O)
top of keg
Monday, February 14, 2011
Design and The Enviroment
The environment is always a pressing issue, and this is why I have chosen the topic. Design always amazes me when someone comes along with a newer way to make or do something, AND it has environmental benefits. The way I went around my research was to "StumbleUpon" with the topic 'design' tagged. Many things came up just as straight design, but what I was looking for was environmental advantages within design. The eco coke bottle design link is my favorite of the bunch. This new bottle truly amazes me and I hope to see it on shelves sooner than later. Moving forward, the boxed water and humble pizza box are interesting ways to go about something that has been the same for so many years. Ever since taking this class, I have had a new love for chairs. This brings us to my last two findings. The simple chair that rocks is a self energizing machine. The more you rock the chair, the more power is stored to power the reading lamp. Very cool. Lastly we have the recycled Coca-Cola chairs. I like to see products made for the general public out of things that very often just end up in a land fill.
(EACH BULLET POINT IS A LINK)
(EACH BULLET POINT IS A LINK)
Not only does the eco bottle design look brilliant, it is brilliant. My favorite thing about this is that it is being done by Coca-cola. Even though I am a Pepsi fan, Coca-Cola is such a big company. If coke was to follow through with this, all other bottle companies would be forced to follow (assuming this environmental idea isn't strictly patented...). The fact that the bottles take up less space is directly related to the fact that they stack and stand snug with one another.
This new and innovative way of storing water amazingly cuts the carbon footprint by 80%! Only 14% of plastic water bottles are actually recycled... The way I see it is that milk and OJ already come in containers like these, why not water?
I have seen this pizza box idea before, but I still think it is pretty cool. It really is an efficient way to eat a box of pizza. No messy dishes, no water used on those messy dishes, and boxes are easy to recycle. I see this as an overall win-win.
This chair is absolutely awesome. A battery pack stores the energy created by rocking in the chair. That energy is then used to power a reading lamp connected to the chair. Re-usable, self-sustaining energy is always a plus for the environment.
Like I said before about the Coca-Cola chairs, I really like seeing product that usually ends up in a land fill being created into a product everyone can make use of. These chairs are of simple design and colorful. Pleasant to the eye, pleasant to the world.
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