We are all designers and that unites us. However, we are met with the dilemma of unit conversions and dimensional analysis. We are required to educate ourselves with this knowledge because we are required to know how to convert measurements to best fit our needs. This skill takes us as designers to a new level. This skill is unfortunately burdened with being extremely boring. That is why my group had made a power point with some engaging gifs and a mini game with unit conversion tables for our education. As a total though, we must understated that this is not something to be taken lightly. By using these standard dimensions, we not only facilitate unit conversions, but we also unite designers. These standards eliminate the ambiguity between the metric and the English system and create a bridge between these two systems. A world without these standards and an individual way for everyone would result in a different way of working for everyone. Person A would convert in one way and person B would do it in another. We would be voluntarily creating a fissure between the systems of the world.

Fling Machine

The Fling Machine itself didn't travel too far, but i felt like it could have went much farther. We designed the machine in a way that there would be good support to actually fling the ball.My partner and I worked very well, and managed to incorporate both of our ideas. An example would be how I suggested cutting the straw and putting it around the pipe cleaner, and my partner suggested putting it in as a whole. If, I could optimize my machine, I would get a new straw and corks so the the bases for the machine were stronger and had a much more solid perimeter. I don't think it is necessary for our team to improve because I think we got down the whole point of teamwork, and were able to work together really well. Given the constraints, I felt as if my team really managed to get the main goal of  the project, but I felt that if we had had more materials, we would have been able to work a lot better with the constraints imposed on us.

The Unit Conversion Presentations

The objective of this presentation was to teach everyone unit conversion concepts in a fun and engaging way. Many groups presented and all of them managed to teach the lesson well. There were many things we had to cover like dimensional analysis and significant figures. All the information was well covered, but I think we were all too similar in the way we presented. Close to every group gave a power point presentation and I felt that even my group could have done something better. We got the point across, but I felt it could have been done in a better way by me, and possibly other groups.

The color wheel is a circle with different colored sectors used to show the relationship between colors.
the color wheel displays the 3 primary, 3 secondary, and 6 tertiary colors.

This the Monochromactic color scheme. It is developed through adding shades of gray and black to a color to add more shades of it.

The analogous color scheme utilizes adjacent colors to create a scheme of colors 

Complementary colors use colors opposite each other. It is normally associated with a cool color and a warm color

The Triad color scheme uses 3 equally space colors on the color wheel to make a color scheme. It is often associated with a triangle

The split complementary is a variation of the complementary color scheme. It uses two adjacent colors paired with  a base color to create the color scheme. It has less tension than the complementary, but still has a high contrast.

Interviewing a designer

We saw Joshua Jenkins come into class last week and I myself felt quite privileged. This man honestly had quite a story. Mr. Jenkins told us about he did not even go to college! As a high school student right now, i seems almost catastrophic to try and imagine succeeding without a college degree. In today's society, we are met with so many dilemmas just to get to college and to think that someone hasn't really has a story of its own. If that wasn't enough, Mr. Jenkins also told us about the many ventures he's embarked on. This includes working at dropbox and now in a start up who are creating a keyboard app called GOJI. He spoke about how at places like dropbox, the environment was very playful. I found this really interesting because it seems extremely improbable to think about working somewhere the environment is so free. I was also fascinated to here the many things that he himself had done and how he came into this. I think this is the most important part of it all. He spoke about what inspired him. He said that he always looked out into the world and saw all these things that could be improved on. It is quite enthralling to think about a man who really does embody the idea of improving the world one product at a time and makes me appreciate these hard workers of the word for making it as aesthetically and efficient as it is today.

My concept is an app. This app, under partnership with ge, will be able to monitor your water and electricity. It will be able to give you a detailed report on what you are spending most on, and if anything, pay your bills from your phone. All in the power of your hand.
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A piece of paper or canvas holds so much potential. Among this potential, lines allow there to be boundaries. Lines set up the subject on this open world and sets the parameter for what the drawing is about. Lines communicate with such power, because the integrity of the drawing is reliant on them. My partner stated that my drawings held lots of details and the use of cross hatching allowed there to be a shadowy effect. My contour was very abstract and showed a primitive manner of looking at a hand. My gesture definitely portrayed some movement, especially with the curves of the lines that are used.

Problem in the world

Every single day most everyone takes a shower. When asking some people about this, they say they take a 5 minute shower and some people say a 20 minute shower! Why is it that showering takes so long? Could it be that we're singing in the shower too much? Regardless of what it is that we're doing, we can't afford to waste water. So what is the solution? Sure we've all seen timers and alarms that try to get you out, but after a while nothing stops us.
Tattoos are great among teenagers and adults in expressing themselves. Yet still our society views them in such a negative connotation that we even require people to cover up their tats. Why is this? Why is a trendy way of expressing yourself so feared of and hidden?
We spend so much time communicating with people through many mediums. We even consort to taking pictures of ourselves to share messages, but why is the most popular medium in the world not utilized. Why hasn't music, the most prevalent medium of communication been able to allow us to communicate.
All these are just questions that we must ask ourselves to benefit us. There is so much potential, even among the smallest things that need to be uncovered.

Self as Designer

I see myself as a photographer. However, I know I have the potential to be able to be better. It is one thing to be satisfied with my photos and there is another side where I always love challenging myself. So by the end of the year, I want to be able to expand my knowledge  and reach the potential that I can obtain. I know that design can propel me into a whole new atmosphere.

The Status Quo

The Styrofoam cup has been a constant visitor in our lives.  We see this tool as a great utensil for all, but still lacks something key. The Styrofoam cup is drab. Its scaled , "animal print" design and flimsy base have made it an eyesore. Despite its intuitive intentions, the cup is simply outdated. Through this project, we have been able to revolutionize the drinking industry. We have created Cup. Cup is the sleek, modern, and premium alternative.

Procedure

1. To begin with, we looked at the cup and looked at the benefits of the cup.

2. We looked at what the cup lacked, and thought about how this dull vessel could be made into a product with more appeal.

3. We looked at the minor details of the cup, like its "animal print" design.

4. Next start making some sketches on how you can improve on what the cup lacks and how to incorporate its good parts too. 

5. Think on how this is much better than what the status quo is so that you can bring that up in your presentation. 

6. *If needed, make prototype out of clay to make the design more tangible.*

7. Bring in your ideas to the presentation in a clear way in which people can understand 

Conclusion

At the end, we created a product that's much more premium and custom built. we made a cup that had interchangeable handles that can be changed. It has a completely rounded and smooth finish and is never too wide or too narrow in one place. Above that we have a built in cup warmer into the cup so no one needs to find one and put one in their cup and have it fall out. Cup is the new vessel of the 21st century. Cups have evolved over the years. Cup is the next evolutionary jump to drinking excellence.

The great bridge created by team hydra