Friday, December 19, 2014
The Electronic Wasteland - CBS 60 Minutes
Computers, TVs, cellphones. These are all electronics we use everyday. Yet we never know what harmful things are within these daily objects.
These harmful things are being dumped into countries that don't have the technology to properly process these harmful materials. We as consumers have to be aware of where our used products are being recycled so that less fortunate countries are not affected by it. We should be careful as to where we recycle these things, so that our earth can stay a safe place ti live.
These harmful things are being dumped into countries that don't have the technology to properly process these harmful materials. We as consumers have to be aware of where our used products are being recycled so that less fortunate countries are not affected by it. We should be careful as to where we recycle these things, so that our earth can stay a safe place ti live.
Field Trip: Design Innovations
There are thousands of design firms. There are hundreds of builders.
But there are very few who do it well under one roof. If you’re thinking of spreading your project across separate design and build firms, be ready: you'll get designs you love that move into production before you realize your project budget is blown. Then it's back to the drawing board.
Our ability to design and estimate concurrently, plus our experience building thousands of projects means our creativity and your budget are always in sync.
-www.dimin.com/
Design Innovations has large workshop with jump sheers, bandsaws, laser cutters, various tools and all that. Yet, that is not the interesting thing about Design Innovations.
The smaller workshops near the end of the field trip was the best part. There were prototypes and products about to get finished everywhere. Being in the environment of such a private workspace was a great experience that one would not see everyday. It reminded me of days in BDS classes and the feeling of being surrounded by constantly evolving prototypes.
But there are very few who do it well under one roof. If you’re thinking of spreading your project across separate design and build firms, be ready: you'll get designs you love that move into production before you realize your project budget is blown. Then it's back to the drawing board.
Our ability to design and estimate concurrently, plus our experience building thousands of projects means our creativity and your budget are always in sync.
-www.dimin.com/
Design Innovations has large workshop with jump sheers, bandsaws, laser cutters, various tools and all that. Yet, that is not the interesting thing about Design Innovations.
The smaller workshops near the end of the field trip was the best part. There were prototypes and products about to get finished everywhere. Being in the environment of such a private workspace was a great experience that one would not see everyday. It reminded me of days in BDS classes and the feeling of being surrounded by constantly evolving prototypes.
Design and Thinking Documentary
Keep making and don't stop thinking.
From this documentary, I have learned that failing is not a bad thing. Even if you fail so hard that you don't know how to fix it, you should still keep making and creating new ideas. It is fine if your idea fails, but keep on trying to make new ideas until you see a connection. Stopping to figure out the problem sometimes doesn't work. When that happens, just keep moving. It is always a good idea to keep the thought process going.
From this documentary, I have learned that failing is not a bad thing. Even if you fail so hard that you don't know how to fix it, you should still keep making and creating new ideas. It is fine if your idea fails, but keep on trying to make new ideas until you see a connection. Stopping to figure out the problem sometimes doesn't work. When that happens, just keep moving. It is always a good idea to keep the thought process going.
Materials - Metals
Ferrous - Metals that are magnetic, and contain a certain amount of Iron.
Non Ferrous - Metals that do not contain a noticeable amount of Iron.
Alloy - Metals combined to form a metal with different properties.
Ferrous
Iron - a sturdy, heavy material usually used as some sort of fastener part or the structure of something big (buildings)
Steel - a ferrous, malleable metal that more purposes and can be used on a variety of heavy duty parts.
Non Ferrous
Aluminum Alloy - a non ferrous metal that is lightweight and is incredibly malleable. Used in cans, and parts that have to be thin and lightweight.
Magnesium Alloy- metal with a high weight-strength ratio. Can be reused in lots of cycles. Used for cast parts, or welding.
Titanium Alloys - Three kinds of titanium: Alpha, Alpha-Beta, Beta. Each has varying traits regarding heat treatment and welding traits.
Zinc - Mostly used for protective coating, due to its lack of strength.
Copper Alloys - good conductive properties, and does not corrode easily. Lacks strength in high temperatures.
Nickel Alloys - Incredibily strong metal, one of the highest in strength under high temperature. Useful in structures.
Lead and Tin Alloys - Incredibly malleble metals, metals that can be used for soldering or as an alloy.
Precious Metals - Most common ones are gold and silver. used as coatings or in jewelery and products that convey luxury.
Non Ferrous - Metals that do not contain a noticeable amount of Iron.
Alloy - Metals combined to form a metal with different properties.
Ferrous
Iron - a sturdy, heavy material usually used as some sort of fastener part or the structure of something big (buildings)
Steel - a ferrous, malleable metal that more purposes and can be used on a variety of heavy duty parts.
Non Ferrous
Aluminum Alloy - a non ferrous metal that is lightweight and is incredibly malleable. Used in cans, and parts that have to be thin and lightweight.
Magnesium Alloy- metal with a high weight-strength ratio. Can be reused in lots of cycles. Used for cast parts, or welding.
Titanium Alloys - Three kinds of titanium: Alpha, Alpha-Beta, Beta. Each has varying traits regarding heat treatment and welding traits.
Zinc - Mostly used for protective coating, due to its lack of strength.
Copper Alloys - good conductive properties, and does not corrode easily. Lacks strength in high temperatures.
Nickel Alloys - Incredibily strong metal, one of the highest in strength under high temperature. Useful in structures.
Lead and Tin Alloys - Incredibly malleble metals, metals that can be used for soldering or as an alloy.
Precious Metals - Most common ones are gold and silver. used as coatings or in jewelery and products that convey luxury.
What Influences Product Design? - Reflection
Product Design is influences by a multitude of things. Some of these factors include the market, technology, sustainability, economics, aesthetics and industrial design, product life, and evolution. Though it is a very long list, these are all things that influence a customer's likelihood of purchasing a product. For example, some people are going to prefer the wristwatch over a pocket watch and vice versa. The pocket watch has a certain aesthetic that some people may like. The wristwatch might be more preferred because of the technology and how it is easier to carry around. The job of the designer is to find the target market they want to sell this item towards, and provide theses factors into the designing of the product to increase the chances that the consumer will buy your product.
Function & Personality - Reflection
Most designed objects serve some sort of functional purpose, such as making phone calls or get us from place to place. Then there are ones that are just symbolic or decorative, such as a painting, or a sculpture. However, what a designer should really strive for is to blend the two, and to not focus too much on either. There may be appeal if there is one of the aspects, but sometimes that does not draw enough appeal for the consumer to purchase it. If there is both, the consumer is more likely to think it is "worth their money". Hence, a designed product should have a defined functional purpose, and also provide a sense of personality that gives delight to the consumer other than its primary function.
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