There were a couple of messages I took away from this video, the first being that small creates big. This thinking i very much agree with, i believe that little things make one thing as a whole, this is similar to Paul Bennett's thinking. He says small things make a greater impact such as lying in a hospital bed you gots nothing to do except staring up, so the bicycle mirror helped for human interaction. So did the messages on the wall concept it makes the person feel more at home in a familiar surrounding. The second point from the video was stepping into the shoes of a person and see how they would see things, eg being in the shoes of kids for designing from their view point.
This video emphasized the small making a huge impact, tiny solutions leading to a huge impact! it makes me think focusing on the smaller things in life will make life so easier and I think its great anyone can design. This was evident from nurses ideas of decorating the ceilings and the path into the room!
So putting yourself in the position of others is very important to see their view points as seeing new things creates a new possibilty
Thursday, August 28, 2008
Product Sketching
Modern Times: Modernism in Australia
Cord Chair (1952) by Clement Meadmore
This chair has a steel frame with cords, it appealed to me because it was thin and looked heaps better than the wooden one it was sitting next to!
Inspired! Design Across Time
Embryo Chair by Marc Newson
The embryo stood out as the reddish colour of the chair was beaming out, to me the design of this chair was one of the better looking ones
Australian International Design Awards
FCS H-2 Surf Fins
The surf fins is a very simple design with 3 fins, i chose this one because i've seen this before and it instantly gained my attention
EcoLogic: Creating a Sustainable Future
MEC-Kambrook Electric Kettle
Not much designs from ecologic stood out to me but the kettle did, as it had two parts to it both similar in shape, nice and simple looking
Friday, August 22, 2008
Yves Behar: Creating objects that tell stories
After viewing this video, Value was a major talking by Yves Behar. Considering value is a important process as values can change the work we do and how we do it and what he says at the end was a standout was through value we eventually can change the world together.
So as he designs he works on the entire human experience, this is an important point for designing. Also objects tells stories so when someone picks up a cherished product theres always a story behind it.
In one of the designs he showed which was the laptop, one thing that stood out to me was his nephews imagination of his own created laptop out of cardboard, design is why kids will love the product!
So as he designs he works on the entire human experience, this is an important point for designing. Also objects tells stories so when someone picks up a cherished product theres always a story behind it.
In one of the designs he showed which was the laptop, one thing that stood out to me was his nephews imagination of his own created laptop out of cardboard, design is why kids will love the product!
Thursday, August 14, 2008
Video Reflection- Ross Lovegrove: Organic Design
Ross Lovegrove is a person who loves his nature! captain organic as he calls himself. Well after viewing this particular video form is a very important message which is established. Lovegrove says that it is form which touches peoples soul and emotion, and through instincts that is how he designs. DNA was a point he put out meaning Design/ Nature/ Art, which is the basis he works at. His inspiration in design is nature and organic things, this to me shows that as a designer you can focus on something you love and that would be the basis you work with.
Nature improves purpose, with this being said Lovegrove says growth patterns is not restricted by form. So as things grow it'll become different so as designers our designing processes will change as time passes. Another thing that came out from this video was when he got rejected by Sony but he just brushed it away and kept at it with his own style.
So from this video he established form is very important, plus design from the things around eg enivronment, nature, and doing what you believe is right(instincts). Growth will change and it aint restricted by form and what people dont like one day can be liked another.
Nature improves purpose, with this being said Lovegrove says growth patterns is not restricted by form. So as things grow it'll become different so as designers our designing processes will change as time passes. Another thing that came out from this video was when he got rejected by Sony but he just brushed it away and kept at it with his own style.
So from this video he established form is very important, plus design from the things around eg enivronment, nature, and doing what you believe is right(instincts). Growth will change and it aint restricted by form and what people dont like one day can be liked another.
Thursday, August 7, 2008
Video Reflection - David Kelley: Human centred design
After watching this video, the biggest thing I took from it was the focus on behaviour and personality in designing products. Through Human Centered design its much more focus on the human experience rather then the focus on the product itself. A good example of this David Kelley showed in video was the Prada store. The products used in the store were all beneficial to the customers like the liquid crystal changing rooms, the delaying mirrors and the scanners the workers used.
Thinking of growth as a industrial designer some of the videos shown, shows that us as an individual can make a big difference in the world. The most impact that was made on me was the designer in Kenya, just as an individual he has helped the kenyan community so much.
One of the things from the video i wasn't so sure of was the spyfish, he said you can scuba dive without getting wet, so feeling your underwater. I think this compared to the real thing people will miss the whole experience of feeling the reality themselves, although there are disadvantages there are always advantages aswell eg greater depth in diving.
On reflecting on this particular video the major things that came across were the behavioural and personality points.
Thinking of growth as a industrial designer some of the videos shown, shows that us as an individual can make a big difference in the world. The most impact that was made on me was the designer in Kenya, just as an individual he has helped the kenyan community so much.
One of the things from the video i wasn't so sure of was the spyfish, he said you can scuba dive without getting wet, so feeling your underwater. I think this compared to the real thing people will miss the whole experience of feeling the reality themselves, although there are disadvantages there are always advantages aswell eg greater depth in diving.
On reflecting on this particular video the major things that came across were the behavioural and personality points.
Wednesday, August 6, 2008
Task 2: Good Design
Eva Solo Table Grill
Designer: Tools Design (
- The International Design Yearbook 2007
- Good Design Award 2006 - Chicago
- IF Design Award 2007
- DesignPlus 2007
- Bronze, Industrial Design Excellence Awards 2008
The Eva Solo Table Grill was created to have the ability for its visual appeal to be retained over the duration of many years. With this in mind, it was also designed to be able to fit on a dining table so everyone around it would be able to cook their own food. The design of the Eva Solo Table Grill was made so the grill wouldn’t burn or cause damage beneath the grill’s surface, it also consists of a wooden table protector.
Due to its convenient size, which is fairly small, the table grill is very portable. It contains a handle which is easy to carry around with and being able to bring the grill to the beach or even the park for a barbeque will be effortless. This attractive design also has the ability to be used as a salad dish and being able to be washed in the dish washer, proving its worth as a versatile product.
Line: Straight sharp continuous lines created by the contrast of the grill on the bowl
Balance: Symmetrical
Shape: Similar to the shape of a cone which creates a causal feel to it
Texture: Porcelain bowl creates natural feel about the grill
Colour: The colours of the stainless steel on white, resembles the colour scheme of the ipod which appeals to the market
Contrast: As pointed out before the stainless steel on white resembles ipod
Contrast: The addition of the wooden table guard on the white porcelain bowl establishes a natural look
Form: Modern look with a natural feel
Proportion: The appealing white porcelain bowl dominates the product
References:
http://www.idsa.org/IDEA_Awards/gallery/2008/award_details.asp?ID=647
http://images.businessweek.com/ss/08/07/0717_idea_winners/100.htm
http://www.evasolo.dk/products-tabelgrill.html
http://www.celebratelifegifts.com/Store/Products/Item/-93/1/58.html
Monday, August 4, 2008
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