Month: March 2023

Write your post this week on your opinion of Newson’s work. How would you describe him as a designer? What from your research is your favorite and least favorite piece of design work from Newson?

I think he is a designer who learns quickly. I admire his ability as a designer to cross different industries, from spaceships to toilets as he talks about in Ted, and even though he studied jewelry making, he can design good products in other fields as well. I’ve seen him cross cultures and learn about the iconic artifacts of each culture, like the Chinese cloisonné. I’m really impressed that he’s able to make his work so big, and he keeps mentioning scale in his interviews, and I’ve seen the cloisonné in the Chinese Forbidden City, and they’re usually just vases. Instead, Newson overcame all the difficulties to make the cloisonné so big after learning the techniques of such artifacts. I particularly like her product “Lockheed Lounge”. Because I agree with him that a sculpture or a product has a life of its own, he just released Lockheed Lounge from a solid, which can live for a long time after he left the designer when he created it. life.

I don’t really like the case he made because I’m a dense phobic. cloisonné is already a bit uncomfortable for me, even though I’m used to this form of culture. But the thick dots on the back of this phone case really make me uncomfortable. It’s hard for me to imagine a person holding this phone case in front of me every day, and I would dislike this person because of this phone case

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I made a new version. I tried to put the chopsticks at a little angle and this time they managed to touch each other. But now there is a new problem. It’s that they can easily miss each other after touching. So I have to find a way to improve this problem again. Meanwhile, I think the cardboard between the two fingers is too thick, which affects the feeling.

I often wonder why Apple’s products are associated with a sense of high class. This sophistication is not only evident in the products themselves, but also in the company’s pursuit of beauty. Despite not understanding how this beauty is created, I recently watched a video that sheds some light on the matter.

One particular experiment in the video stood out to me. Two groups of people were given the same problem to solve. The first group was anxious and focused, but was unable to solve the problem. The second group was given candy and was able to solve the problem in a relaxed and happy atmosphere. This experiment showed that the pursuit of product beauty does not rely solely on logical analysis, but also on our ability to feel.

For me, this is what creates a bond with a brand like Apple. Their products allow me to experience exquisite beauty in every aspect, from the curves of the product to the ratio of black to white and the placement of the round hole. Everything is just right. After watching the video, I was inspired to create products that focus on the feeling of beauty, rather than relying solely on logic. By using a relaxed state of mind, I can imagine the beauty of a product and work towards making revisions that bring it closer to perfection.

I realized how important it is to prototype before actually doing the product after I did this prototype. When I made the prototype, I found that the chopsticks were not the same width at the top and bottom, which caused the bottom chopstick to keep facing outward when done, so I couldn’t pick anything with this project. Next, I will put my chopsticks a bit further back and adjust the angle of the chopsticks while making them.

What insights did you gain about this product and how the perception of the artifact has changed over its history.

First of all, I didn’t expect this little chair to have to go through 77 steps. And finally the sturdiness of the chair was beyond my expectations. From the beginning, when the chair served the navy in the war, it was found to have commercial value and was gradually turned into a work of art. Now the chair can be seen as a way of protecting the planet because it is strong enough that customers don’t need to buy more chairs, reducing the waste of materials. There is a point here that I think is a big issue facing society now. Should there be a crackdown on counterfeit products. Because first of all, as a company that innovates products, counterfeit products on the market can discourage them from innovating. Moreover, counterfeit products are not able to produce products of the same quality as the real ones due to their unskilled craftsmanship, which also goes against the environmental values of the products. But protecting innovation also gives a degree of class to this product. Only the rich can enjoy these products, the poor cannot afford to buy them.

What surprised you about this product.

I didn’t expect this chair to cost so much. But it’s reasonable because it’s hard enough. And I think because the product was designed for the government in the first place, the designers didn’t think about saving costs. It was more about how to make the product tougher.

Find another artifact that has followed a similar path by deviating from some of its original intent.

Originally designed as a simple tool for holding papers together, it has since become an iconic symbol for things like unity, solidarity, and creativity. In recent years, it has been used in various forms of art and design, and has even been reimagined as a fashion accessory. Despite its original intended use being practical and mundane, the paper clip has taken on a much broader cultural significance.

 

Write a blog post about your learnings and understanding of Industrial design prototyping. Do some research on the future of prototyping and give examples of where you think prototyping will go in the future.

After watching the article and the video I had so many new feelings. At the end of the video, the author describes a rocket project he once worked on where the prototype’s propellers were made from toothpaste caps. It seems that there are not so many constraints on the materials used in prototypes and the way they are made. For example, the spaghetti bridge we made earlier. At the same time I learnt the importance of size for prototypes. For example, a prototype that is only a tenth of the size is practically meaningless for testing. It doesn’t allow you to interact with it. That’s why it’s important to make the prototype as realistic as possible. That’s why it’s better to see the problems in the prototype. I once saw a product that was a toy for children, a 3D printed pen that the user could draw with in real 3D space and then it would become real. I think this is a great idea. Firstly children could use this to make their toys and inspire their imagination. Secondly it would help designers to make prototypes easily.

I am now thinking of a product that could be based on a 3d pen and add some spray paint to it. It would be possible to recreate the look of the real product material to a certain extent. The user could choose different materials for the product and the 3d pen could then form a specific style of spray paint based on the appearance of the material.

 

1. The first product is a measuring spoon that can display the weight on a screen located on the handle. It allows for precise measurement of ingredients while cooking or baking.
2. The second product is an alarm clock that rolls around when it goes off. It requires the user to catch it and press a button in order to turn it off, ensuring that they get out of bed and start their day.

Yesterday I finally finished the spaghetti bridge which took me two weeks to do. My final total score was 18, which was okay, and I think if I was going to change it, I should have used less pasta and then made the middle part a bit stronger. Because the pasta didn’t break on either side, it just broke in the middle.

Cardboard is a material that most people associate with packaging, shipping boxes, or as a material used in crafting or school projects. However, over the years, cardboard has proven to be a versatile material with potential applications in various fields. From furniture to bicycles, cardboard has shown that it can be used to create unconventional, sustainable products.

One of the most impressive applications of cardboard to me is the cardboard bike. The cardboard bike is an innovative solution to environmental problems as it offers commuters a low-cost, eco-friendly option. The bike is made from recycled cardboard and is designed to be waterproof and durable, making it suitable for everyday use. The bike’s unique design also allows for customization and can be decorated with various designs or logos. The cardboard bike is not just a great alternative to metal or plastic bikes, but it is also an excellent example of how sustainable design can be applied to everyday products.

Another creative use of cardboard is the Nintendo Labo. Nintendo Labo is a DIY cardboard kit that allows gamers to create various objects that can be used with the Nintendo Switch. These cardboard creations range from a fishing rod to a piano, and they all have an interactive element that connects with the Nintendo Switch. The cardboard kits are not only fun to use but also a great way to teach children about recycling and sustainability.Chairigami is another company that utilizes cardboard to create unique furniture designs. The company creates chairs, tables, and desks that are lightweight, portable, and easy to assemble. Chairigami’s furniture is ideal for events or pop-up shops as it can be set up and taken down quickly, and it is also eco-friendly since it is made from recycled cardboard. Chairigami’s furniture is an excellent example of how cardboard can be used to create functional and stylish furniture designs.

Apart from cardboard, there are other unconventional materials that have been used in surprising ways. For example, mushrooms have been used to create packaging material. Ecovative Design has created a compostable packaging product that is made from mushrooms. The material is eco-friendly and can be used as an alternative to traditional packaging materials such as plastic or Styrofoam. Also the bamboo that people used to make some cups or chopsticks. It’s really cheap and also environmentally friendly. I boughta cup made of bamboo during my trip to AnHui.