2nd Project Don Norman Video Response

I think that Don Norman makes a good point that a product should be able to evoke emotion from the customer. Thats why when a person has a old family heirloom, the design becomes sentimental. The main point of the video was that there are three ways that design make you happy. The levels are Visceral, Behavioral and Reflective. This applies to design because when you see a product, and it is beautifully design and it makes you happy its going to make the customer want to buy it. And when the objects make feel in control and having power. Finally when we think in our minds that we like a certain product because of whatever reason. And these are the reasons why these are the major points of design.

First Poster

First Physical Poster

First Poster

Think and Make Objects

Clip- I think this is a good design because even though its simple, it still does what is suppose to do. It holds to tight grip on anythings it holds. And also it has cool teeth like indents that emphasizes on its grip.

Filer-This is good design because interesting to look at but also functions well. It's used to organized paper.

A computer case- Its a simple Macbook computer case that was well design because it does what its suppose to do. And I think its a nice color chose because its bright neon pink and which makes it stand out. The plush material on the inside also serves well with cushioning the computer.

A plastic container- I think it is good design because it's nice and long and serves its purpose. It has a indent which is used to a grab and stores snacks. Its long and skinny so it won't take up any space. It has measurements engraved in the container.

Written response to Reading #1

I think the reading brings up a great point. "For design is a process for making things right, for shaping what people need."quoted from By Design. I think that is a very important aspect that people tend to forget about. Design is essential in this world because without it their wouldn't be any improve of the products that we use for our everyday lives. And design is not only limited into making posters or advertisement. Design is any idea that you have and deciding to make it visual like and essay or a poster or a kitchen product. I believe its our jobs as designers to get inspiration from one another and help create the best new technologies that will help make our world easier to live in.

Written response to Dieter Rams 10 ways to Good Design

What makes my object a good design? 

Well to start the way the cup was intricately design with each compartment that gives this product an innovative look to it. The the thermal cup is very useful because it holds hot and cold liquids and it easily transportable. It is also a beautifully design product because of each detail. For example the top of the cup has a flap that closes the whole where you drink from. It snaps on the lid the secures that no liquid will spill out. And the color that was used was great because the orange rustic color gives it a warmth and cafe vibe that any person can picture themselves drinking a nice hot coffee on a chilly day. Also the the cup is self explanatory and simple. Its not overly complicated or super fancy. Its simple and gets the job done. Its also dish washer friendly so it's very durable. Its also doesn't take up that much space so its light to carry and doesn't clutter on cabin space. 

Description of Project

What is Good Design?

For this project we were to suppose choose an object that we felt was a good design. We as students are going to make to posters that point out all the compartments and the details that classifies our object as a   "good design". But first we are suppose to show our preliminary work like photos and sketches of the object we choose. My object was thermal cup. Then after that we make a big display of it and then we begin to make preliminary posters In-Design. Finally we make a 18'x 24 poster in In-Design and printer it out as a PDF. All while doing this we show a progression of the project through our process book.

The Product

The Product

The Product

Sketches

Reflection

Design has impacted the world in so many ways. I learn that designing can bring out so many emotions from the customers. I never really made the connection between design and an emotions.  But from the reading that I have read it all makes sense. For instance, like my grandfather's silver and gold pocket watch that he gave to my brother has an intricate design for a truck on the cover. The design really paid attention to detail and beautifully crafted. Not only was the the gift sentimental but it was also a well designed product. And also from the readings that I read from Vitsoe, I reading that a design of a product has to be simply, unique but also useful. I think that its true that design makes our lives easier. I believe that design is essential because without it our world wouldn't have the next advanced technology. Design inspires people to creative innovative ideas that can fix the problems that we have in our world today. It allows people to express themselves with the product they design and make a connection to others around the world.