Monthly Archives: November 2015

Although this semester is coming to a close, my sustainability journey has only just begun. I know I will be living my life differently now that I understand what kind of impact my life can have on this planet. Throughout … Continue reading →

This blog reflection will be on improving my design slam concept and taking a closer look one of my favorite LOLA Show presentations. My second Design Slam concept derived from a summary of my client’s daily problems, she was and … Continue reading →

From the first classes we had about we sustainability, most of us were clueless about what it was really about. Some thought is was a trend, others did not know more than recycling cans and water bottles. I am now happy … Continue reading →

This was another inspiring week of empathic design and design activism. I was really impressed with my groups Design Slam solution of creating a ColorTru film that can be placed on windows, mirrors, computer and phone screens, reading glasses, and … Continue reading →

This past week we had a design slam on Tuesday and a LOLA show on Thursday. The LOLA shows this past week were really interesting to me. One presentation that really stuck out to me was the petal back clothing … Continue reading →

This past Tuesday we had a Design Slam. My group and I used empathic design and design activism in order to develop a product that aids to visually impaired individuals. We created a technology called ‘Dawn,’ it is a verbal … Continue reading →

This week we had our second design slam. My scenario was to design a kitchen revolving around a woman with dementia and slowing motor skills. I found this relative to my life because my grandpa had dementia. I learned from … Continue reading →

In class on Tuesday, we started the week with a design slam. My learning community was given the task of designing for Audrey Hepburn who was stuck in a wheel chair, she wanted to continue to be mobile in her … Continue reading →

This week in class we talked about designing clothes for the elders, and empathic design for older individuals. With aging comes changing lifestyles, physical capabilities, and sensory capabilities such as vision, hearing, taste, touch, and smell. When you think of … Continue reading →

On Tuesday this past week, we participated in our last design slam of the semester.  These design slams have been my favorite part of the semester so far.  It is really interesting to be given a certain scenario and a … Continue reading →