Project 1: Non Functional

For the second part of my first project I created "The Easy Clean Up House".  This moon bounce is the easiest clean up possible, as you just remove the sticks that come with the moon bounce to deflate.  No more hassle!  While this may be easier it is also completely ridiculous as it is incredibly dangerous for kids to jump on a moon bounce with sharp sticks pointing everywhere.  It would be too dangerous to use.

Project 1: Functional

For my first project I created a "Mood Candle".  This candle works through bluetooth technology and an app on your smart phone, it will put you in the mood anytime, anywhere.  The Mood Candle connects to your downloaded music to play any song you desire.  Through the app you can choose from 6 scents to give off into the air, as well as change colors through LEDS.  

Alien Invasion

Homework #2

Response to "Rethinking the Way We Sit Down"

             Honestly, I procrastinated doing this assignment for as long as I could (As you can see by me doing it at 9pm the night before it is due).  Personally I very much dislike Ted Talks, I find them quite boring, I was presently surprised to find that Niels Diffrient's: Rethinking the Way we Sit Down was not at all what I expected.  Through the entirety of the video Niles was entertaining to watch as he told his story about his "romance" with planes and thought provoking while he was talking about designing of chairs.  He took his knowledge and infatuation of his past ventures and used it in designing chairs.  It was quite interesting.  I hadn't realized how much goes into something so simple like a chair, most things probably require much more design and thought then we think.  

Dorm Room Poster

First Day- Photoshop

Homework #1

Response To "How to Ruin a Great Design"

      Alice Rawsthorn's How to Ruin a Great Design in the New York Times talks about poor re-design and ruining great designs.  It follows a theme of newer isn't necessarily better, which I absolutely agree with.  On road signs this is an important thing, and not only for the point that Alice made of something not being eye appealing, but if you poorly design a road sign that can be incredibly dangerous.  When designing something that many people will see and use on a Daily basis it's imperative to take the time necessary and be cautious, as it could be life threatening. I also agree with  her point of new design's being sometimes inferior to old design's, you need to ensure that a design will be just as great-if not better, otherwise their is no point in creating it.

Classwork #1

Questions:

1. What is your previous Computer experience?

     - I am very experienced with computers as I have grown up with them.  Both of my parents are very into technology and were always up to date with what was new.  I have had and used a computer since I was 5 or 6 years old.

2. What do you hope to get out of this class?

     - Out of this class I hope to attain a wider variety of knowledge of programs like photoshop and illustrator and expand on what I already know.  By the end of the semester I hope to be able to create basic graphics to go along with the art I am making and become more well rounded.

3. What is your experience with Photoshop and Illustrator?

     - I have a lot of experience with Photoshop and work odd ball jobs with it, I use it quite regularly.  I have zero to no experience with Illustrator.

4.  Do you have a computer at home? If so does it have Photoshop and Illustrator?

     - Yes and Yes

5.  Do you use a Mac or PC?

     - Mac

6. What is your major?

     - I am currently a fine arts major and plan to transfer and major in fashion design- specifically fashion illustration.

7. What do you hope to do with your major?

     - I plan to be in New York working in Fashion.

8. Who is your favorite artist?

     - Elie Sab

9. Who is your favorite musician?

     - I am not very into music so usually who ever is on the radio with pop hits.

10. Tell me something interesting about yourself?

     - I have two bunnies and a Teacup Pomeranian Teddy Bear who is the size or your hand.

11. Write a five line story.

      There once was a happy dog in a yard.

       He liked to run.

       And eat.

       And Sleep.

       And that was the dogs life.