As well as having this, there is a mini bowling alley on top for people to play around with. I have kept to the red and white bowling colours. Magnets are placed over the numbers to show the scores.
Friday, October 24, 2008
Project 3 - Treasuring Time: Bowling Score
The idea behind my design was for the user to be able to record their highest 10 pin bowling score as well as their last played game so they can see if they have improved over time.
As well as having this, there is a mini bowling alley on top for people to play around with. I have kept to the red and white bowling colours. Magnets are placed over the numbers to show the scores.
As well as having this, there is a mini bowling alley on top for people to play around with. I have kept to the red and white bowling colours. Magnets are placed over the numbers to show the scores.
Thursday, September 25, 2008
Video Reflections 5 - Annie Leonard: The Story Of Stuff
Annie brings the point across that everything we do in life makes an impact on the earth. As designers we are responsible for everyday products which use the manufacturing techniques which cause the problems as shown in the video.
Annie reveals to us the facts about a products life cycle from manufacturing to waste. Some of the statistics given about America are quite shocking. Although people already know that recycling needs to be done, they probably don't realise that the recycling part is only a tiny part of the life cycle and the manufacturing part is a major contributor to the current environmental problems.
Manufacturing companies need to find other solutions for materials instead of ravaging countries for their resources. They should look at sustainable development such as paper forests etc... Landfills need to be removed and more recyclable materials need to be developed while phasing out current toxic and harmful materials.
Annie reveals to us the facts about a products life cycle from manufacturing to waste. Some of the statistics given about America are quite shocking. Although people already know that recycling needs to be done, they probably don't realise that the recycling part is only a tiny part of the life cycle and the manufacturing part is a major contributor to the current environmental problems.
Manufacturing companies need to find other solutions for materials instead of ravaging countries for their resources. They should look at sustainable development such as paper forests etc... Landfills need to be removed and more recyclable materials need to be developed while phasing out current toxic and harmful materials.
Friday, September 5, 2008
Project 1 - Experience Enrichment: Hand Tool Design
Wallets are essential part of everyday life and are an accessory of ourselves. Some men have different wallets for different occasions or clothing/fashion.
It is theoretically the male version of a handbag. You don’t leave the house without it and it has to go with what you’re wearing.
Although many wallets made out of leather and similar materials can go with anything, they are very generic and nearly everyone has a leather wallet or has owned one at some stage.
My idea stems from a business card holder type wallet made out of metal. Money clips are usually made out of metal, but these are meant for notes and not for cards etc.. Some are designed for cards, but it does not cover it wholly and leaves the magnetic strip bare for scratching of keys amongst other things.
I wanted something small and functional but big enough to hold cards and notes. It had to fit snugly in pockets be lightweight so as not to weigh down pockets and attractive enough to be worn with smart casual, classy clothing. If this was to be used on going out occasions and not just as a general everyday wallet, the suitable flexibility would be for a minimum of three cards ( Drivers licence, credit card, debit card).
The ideal material used would be stainless steel. It is strong, light, pliable and rust proof. It can also be anodized so any colour could be put onto it as well as rainbow styles.
Technical Drawing
Target Market
It is theoretically the male version of a handbag. You don’t leave the house without it and it has to go with what you’re wearing.
Although many wallets made out of leather and similar materials can go with anything, they are very generic and nearly everyone has a leather wallet or has owned one at some stage.
My idea stems from a business card holder type wallet made out of metal. Money clips are usually made out of metal, but these are meant for notes and not for cards etc.. Some are designed for cards, but it does not cover it wholly and leaves the magnetic strip bare for scratching of keys amongst other things.
I wanted something small and functional but big enough to hold cards and notes. It had to fit snugly in pockets be lightweight so as not to weigh down pockets and attractive enough to be worn with smart casual, classy clothing. If this was to be used on going out occasions and not just as a general everyday wallet, the suitable flexibility would be for a minimum of three cards ( Drivers licence, credit card, debit card).
The ideal material used would be stainless steel. It is strong, light, pliable and rust proof. It can also be anodized so any colour could be put onto it as well as rainbow styles.
Technical Drawing
Target Market
Friday, August 29, 2008
Video Reflections 4 - Paul Bennett: Design Is In The Details
Paul Bennett explains the realisation that to design something, all you have to do is look around. Something so simple can turn into something so grand.
Viewing the environment around you can define how a product is developed and eventually produced. Some of the famous things in the world that came about were from observing the area around them. Sesame Street came about from a mother seeing her daughter in front of the telly watching the test card waiting for the programs to start. Velcro was developed because a man walking his dog got his socks covered in burs. The reflectors 'cats eyes' on the road came about because the inventor saw the reflection of a cats eye while driving.
For a Minnesota hospital design, staff were asked their opinions on what their patient experiences were and what they thought could be done in the hospital to make it more personal and accommodating.
By giving the staff the chance to give input into the design, a more personal approach was used and helped give the hospital the much more accommodating feel that was needed.
Another example of this is the device for the hospital. The client originally wanted a device which would have a two hand touch input method. After watching the medical procedure taking place they found that the one thing the nurses did was hold the hand of the patient. After seeing this they decided that the device would have to have one handed input instead.
This is a prime example of a product being designed by viewing and taking in the environment.
The water pump in Kenya was created by researching the material limitations, production and needs of the indigenous population. This enabled the pump to be produced locally and easily.
All of these things show that all we have to do to develop an idea is to look around us and take in the environment and go from there.
Viewing the environment around you can define how a product is developed and eventually produced. Some of the famous things in the world that came about were from observing the area around them. Sesame Street came about from a mother seeing her daughter in front of the telly watching the test card waiting for the programs to start. Velcro was developed because a man walking his dog got his socks covered in burs. The reflectors 'cats eyes' on the road came about because the inventor saw the reflection of a cats eye while driving.
For a Minnesota hospital design, staff were asked their opinions on what their patient experiences were and what they thought could be done in the hospital to make it more personal and accommodating.
By giving the staff the chance to give input into the design, a more personal approach was used and helped give the hospital the much more accommodating feel that was needed.
Another example of this is the device for the hospital. The client originally wanted a device which would have a two hand touch input method. After watching the medical procedure taking place they found that the one thing the nurses did was hold the hand of the patient. After seeing this they decided that the device would have to have one handed input instead.
This is a prime example of a product being designed by viewing and taking in the environment.
The water pump in Kenya was created by researching the material limitations, production and needs of the indigenous population. This enabled the pump to be produced locally and easily.
All of these things show that all we have to do to develop an idea is to look around us and take in the environment and go from there.
Thursday, August 28, 2008
Wednesday, August 20, 2008
Video Reflections 3 - Yves Behar: Creating Objects That Tell Stories
Yves Behar has a saying "Design brings stories to life". Yves is a major designer in industrial design and has global products to his name.
His approach is simple yet effective. Although he designs his products to be beautiful and sexy they are also designed to arouse curiosity and to make the user interact and feel a part of it.
This is seen with his award winning design "Jawbone". A bluetooth headset for mobile phones, which sits on top of the upper jawbone on the surface of the skin. The way it sits in the ear is angled so it looks as if it could be about to penetrate into the skin and connect with you, becoming a part of you. Yves and the design team felt that products which go on our faces are not just normal gadgetry but become accessories therefore needing to be designed differently, and must be a thing of beauty. It also has voice recognition in it which cancels out environmental noises so it is just you being heard in the microphone, again being just you and the headset. The headset has no buttons which keeps it clean and blemish free. All you have to do to use it is touch the surface, just like touching your skin. When on the user it evokes a feeling which says 'this is a part of me', sitting naturally and effortlessly in the ear.
The leaf lamp is designed to be used as a normal light, a work light and a super bright light. With the consumer only having to slide their finger across the base to change the brightness.
The XO Laptop for OLPC (One Laptop Per Child) is shown in a photo being carried on the head of a student in Nigeria. In Nigeria a person carries their most precious items on thier head.
This is telling the story that it's design and functionality has become a major part in the students life and is something that must be with them. Another story about the laptop is Yves had to take back the XO Laptop from his nephew and a few months later on returning, his nephew had made a paper copy of the laptop. It had become a part of his life and he felt he needed it.
This shows that something designed with human interaction and feelings in mind can become a necessity for someone.
Even something as simple as water is being used in design as shown with the 'Y water' bottle. People don't tend to drink enough water and are focussing on sugary soft drinks. One of the designers working with Yves wanted to get his children to drink more water so he designed abottle which would be interactive with them. The bottles not only look funky and touchable but they can be used to build things when clipped together.
Yves design philosophy is shown throughout all of his products and is one which should be shared by everyone. Designing products to be viewed, admired, talked about and used.
His approach is simple yet effective. Although he designs his products to be beautiful and sexy they are also designed to arouse curiosity and to make the user interact and feel a part of it.
This is seen with his award winning design "Jawbone". A bluetooth headset for mobile phones, which sits on top of the upper jawbone on the surface of the skin. The way it sits in the ear is angled so it looks as if it could be about to penetrate into the skin and connect with you, becoming a part of you. Yves and the design team felt that products which go on our faces are not just normal gadgetry but become accessories therefore needing to be designed differently, and must be a thing of beauty. It also has voice recognition in it which cancels out environmental noises so it is just you being heard in the microphone, again being just you and the headset. The headset has no buttons which keeps it clean and blemish free. All you have to do to use it is touch the surface, just like touching your skin. When on the user it evokes a feeling which says 'this is a part of me', sitting naturally and effortlessly in the ear.
The leaf lamp is designed to be used as a normal light, a work light and a super bright light. With the consumer only having to slide their finger across the base to change the brightness.
The XO Laptop for OLPC (One Laptop Per Child) is shown in a photo being carried on the head of a student in Nigeria. In Nigeria a person carries their most precious items on thier head.
This is telling the story that it's design and functionality has become a major part in the students life and is something that must be with them. Another story about the laptop is Yves had to take back the XO Laptop from his nephew and a few months later on returning, his nephew had made a paper copy of the laptop. It had become a part of his life and he felt he needed it.
This shows that something designed with human interaction and feelings in mind can become a necessity for someone.
Even something as simple as water is being used in design as shown with the 'Y water' bottle. People don't tend to drink enough water and are focussing on sugary soft drinks. One of the designers working with Yves wanted to get his children to drink more water so he designed abottle which would be interactive with them. The bottles not only look funky and touchable but they can be used to build things when clipped together.
Yves design philosophy is shown throughout all of his products and is one which should be shared by everyone. Designing products to be viewed, admired, talked about and used.
Thursday, August 14, 2008
Video Reflection 2 - Ross Lovegrove: The Power and Beauty of Organic Design
Ross Lovegrove talks about how he finds inspiration from organic form and nature. I myself have always thought about designing things relating to nature because of its natural perfection. It is nice to see well known designers sharing the same idea.
Ross reiterates that all modern design is going to end up being based around nature and having nature have its own input. An example of this is the bubble car. It's shape is designed like a water droplet as well as the polymer material used being see-through, almost bringing oneself as close to nature as possible. When it's not in use the car uses solar energy to recharge the batteries and at night the cars turn into street lamps.
Ross also shows us that even the smallest things of nature can be used. He does this with showing us a magnification of protein and how it has been used in his design. Also the enlargement with the fractal appearance which could be used as a seat to a chair, the sole of a shoe or a car.
Although Ross talks a lot about himself he is great at sending his message across, of designing 'fat-free' organic products using nature as the basis and inspiration.
I will be taking his message on-board and continue my inspiration with natural organic design.
Ross reiterates that all modern design is going to end up being based around nature and having nature have its own input. An example of this is the bubble car. It's shape is designed like a water droplet as well as the polymer material used being see-through, almost bringing oneself as close to nature as possible. When it's not in use the car uses solar energy to recharge the batteries and at night the cars turn into street lamps.
Ross also shows us that even the smallest things of nature can be used. He does this with showing us a magnification of protein and how it has been used in his design. Also the enlargement with the fractal appearance which could be used as a seat to a chair, the sole of a shoe or a car.
Although Ross talks a lot about himself he is great at sending his message across, of designing 'fat-free' organic products using nature as the basis and inspiration.
I will be taking his message on-board and continue my inspiration with natural organic design.
Wednesday, August 6, 2008
Task 2 - Good Design: Creemy
Creemy A stylish modern tea/coffee set which makes you look at it and want to touch it. Functional as well as aesthetic.
Silver - Industrial Design Excellence Awards 2008
Home Living
Client: Gaia & Gino (Turkey)
Design: Karim Rashid (U.S.)
Gaia & Gino, the company who commissioned the set, describes as follows: "The six-piece Creemy Tea & Coffee set re-imagines the traditional tea service with a futuristic silhouette, contrasting straight tubular handles with soft curves. The combination of delicate details with strong forms makes Creemy a visually striking collection that also creates a unique tactile experience. But, in addition to having exceptional aesthetic qualities, the set is also very functional and ergonomic."
Visual Design Analysis:
Line: Smooth, rounded and flowing between body and handles/spouts
Balance: All of the pieces reflect of each other with continuity in design
Balance: All of the pieces reflect of each other with continuity in design
Colour: Ceramic white
Contrast: Looks light yet solid and stable
Texture: Glazed ceramic, soft and smooth
Contrast: Looks light yet solid and stable
Texture: Glazed ceramic, soft and smooth
Proportion:
- The handles and spouts are the main focal area with straight smooth lines
- The main body of the products don't detract from the handles and spouts
Further information about the Orca Mini Stapler on these websites: http://www.gaiagino.com/ http://images.businessweek.com/ss/08/07/0717_idea_winners/86.htm?chan=search http://www.idsa.org/IDEA_Awards/gallery/2008/award_details.asp?ID=634
Video Reflection 1 - David Kelley: Human centred design
Everything man produces is designed. Not all of it designed well, but nevertheless designed.
David Kelley shows us that industrial design isn't just about everyday products we take for granted e.g. Computers, mobiles, cars and televisions. It can be used in any application, going from the Spyfish underwater camera to the plantations in Kenya.
David talks about how design has been progressing into Human Centred Design where the products being produced are more personalised to people/companies rather than designing for everyone at once.
With the venture in Kenya design is being used to make life easy and sustainable in the region. The waterpump is enabling the villagers to grow crops in the off-season as well as the on-season. Something so simple greatly improves the life of everyone who uses it and reiterates that human centred design is everywhere.
With this as a focus it is pushing designers to create for new applications as well as ones already in use. An example of this is the Prada store, where David's company created a new experience for shopping. Modernising the usual bland shopping and creating a more user friendly and fun experience for the consumer. The ways they did this was with the Mobile RF scanners, all products having RF tags, touch screens with info for all the products, and the changing rooms with the 3 second delay mirror, crystal charged opaque windows, touch screen info stand and electronic doors.
With all of these things in mind it is showing that customisation/personalisation is and will always be a major part of modern design. It also makes me think of starting small in design and working my way up into more technical mainstream products.
David Kelley shows us that industrial design isn't just about everyday products we take for granted e.g. Computers, mobiles, cars and televisions. It can be used in any application, going from the Spyfish underwater camera to the plantations in Kenya.
David talks about how design has been progressing into Human Centred Design where the products being produced are more personalised to people/companies rather than designing for everyone at once.
With the venture in Kenya design is being used to make life easy and sustainable in the region. The waterpump is enabling the villagers to grow crops in the off-season as well as the on-season. Something so simple greatly improves the life of everyone who uses it and reiterates that human centred design is everywhere.
With this as a focus it is pushing designers to create for new applications as well as ones already in use. An example of this is the Prada store, where David's company created a new experience for shopping. Modernising the usual bland shopping and creating a more user friendly and fun experience for the consumer. The ways they did this was with the Mobile RF scanners, all products having RF tags, touch screens with info for all the products, and the changing rooms with the 3 second delay mirror, crystal charged opaque windows, touch screen info stand and electronic doors.
With all of these things in mind it is showing that customisation/personalisation is and will always be a major part of modern design. It also makes me think of starting small in design and working my way up into more technical mainstream products.
Monday, August 4, 2008
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