Author Archives: msBanana

Last words

Posted on December 4, 2016 by msBanana

I have really learned a lot from this journey. I have better examined my own everyday actions, in both my job and school and also in my personal habits and choices. I have learned that for myself what matters the … Continue reading →

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Modification is Creation

Posted on November 21, 2016 by msBanana

I navigate sustainability by evaluating my own actions and how I judge them, personally. So instead of buying new, if I can, I buy used. If I need to buy new, I take care of that product and try not … Continue reading →

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Designing with people in mind

Posted on November 6, 2016 by msBanana

I learned how important it was to ask about the customer’s personal style as well as what the occasion is that they want the garment for. It also gave a good picture into the everyday life of that individual so … Continue reading →

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The Devil’s in the Details

Posted on October 31, 2016 by msBanana

The Tim Brown reading created a different way to view design, centered on the idea behind designing for the consumer who loves the product and uses it constantly. It looks into their uses of the product and how to integrate … Continue reading →

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Spend less, Have less, Love more

Posted on October 10, 2016 by msBanana

I didn’t have any real interest in sustainability until I began researching it for a personal project. The more I investigated the more interesting it became to me. For me, everything was new. I began to really dig into the … Continue reading →

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Waste to Wear

Posted on September 26, 2016 by msBanana

The smart skin was very interesting, I liked the functional design concept that was discussed. I thought it used a lot of concepts rather than concrete ideas, which helped me to conceptualize my own ideas rather than just focusing on … Continue reading →

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New Perspectives

Posted on September 19, 2016 by msBanana

The outdoor activity was hot, but I liked getting to go walk around and see nature. I love the botanical gardens, it really fosters a quiet atmosphere. I was a bit worried about snakes, just because there has been such … Continue reading →

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Bigfoot Problems

Posted on September 12, 2016 by msBanana

I thought the lecture on Tuesday was very interesting since we each gave the presentation. We talked about ‘closing the loop’, or a way to create fully sustainable products so that after they are used for their original purpose, they … Continue reading →

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Getting to the Root of the Problem

Posted on September 7, 2016 by msBanana

One of the lectures this week discussed a few of the reading which led to the basic idea of observing the issues in sustainability as an iceberg. For the tip you see, there is a huge base below that is … Continue reading →

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The Beginning is the most important part.

Posted on August 29, 2016 by msBanana

Sustainability, to me, is a term which encapsulates some of the most important environmental issues today. It’s not simply about recycling, using less pesticides, or even using more renewable resources, it’s a way to address all of those many issues … Continue reading →

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