Month: March 2020

Week Ten Winter Term 2020:

This week is what I like to call one trial, many errors. I somewhat challenged myself in attempting to create a ‘creative’ poster, but my ability to create what I had imagined is and will be my ultimate downfall. But that is okay, I received many great feedback as to how I can improve my poster. And I feel like that is the moral of the story for this class and Design Thinking as a whole. Attempt at something, get feedback, and revise. Rinse and repeat. We are all in this together, in and outside of the classroom. That is what makes design and designers so great. We get to work with all types of people from different fields and professions and we are quite spoiled in being able to receive such insight from professions other than our own.

Thank you for a great term!

Week Nine Winter Term 2020:

Sometimes as a designer (me in general) I decide to do things the long and tedious way. Why? Because about half way through do I realize that I could be doing it better and it is too late to turn back. But boy do I learn the ins and outs of whatever it is I am doing. For example, when it comes to sewing I have jammed the sewing machine literally hundreds of times. I am now an expert at unjamming the sewing machine, I know the ins and out of that machine like it is the back of my hand. It really comes down to the journey and being mindful of your surrounding during that journey. You get to learn and experience a tremendous amount and even more when it comes to things you are not good at. Designers ultimately create for others, we design to fulfill the needs of others, and we design to create an experience. It is our gift to the world (but they don’t appreciate it :'( ).

Week Eight Winter Term 2020:

Color plays a powerful role in the finished product. It is kind of weird to think, but as humans we have tied colors to certain taste and to certain feelings. Choosing the correct color to a particular product is a critical decision in the design process. When designing with the body, it forces you to use different sense which brings a new perspective to the design process. 3D printing has allowed companies to prototype rapidly and a less expensive cost. We are not only able to create products faster, but also safer for the environment through 3D printing. Adidas has done a great job being the leader in 3D printing innovation through their use for 3D printing the midsoles for their shoes. A huge part of the design process is testing and collecting feedback. Putting your prototype in an environment where it is seen being used in that context is a great way to gather data. Always reflect on your design, think of ways it can be improved, and move forward.