Week03(ORIGINATION)

Reading Quiz

Answer the following questions as succinctly as possible in your own words

–  1. What does the acronym SLIP mean according to Maeda?

·         SLIP: sort, label, integrate, prioritize

–  2. Define each character of the acronym, S L I P in one sentence

·         Sort: Dividing items into a group.

·         Label: Giving each group a relevant name.

·         Integrate: Collecting a group, which appear significantly like each other.

·         Prioritize: Collecting the highest priority items into a singe set.

–  3. What does Maeda say is only a pinkie away?

·         When you organize a complex item, you may get confuse about it. The simple thing that you should do, just use your pinkie pass Tab to separate items and make everything is easier to organize.

–  4. Why is this important to us as designers?

·         To organize the complex things and make it easier.

–  5. What are the principles of gestalt psychological theory?  

·         Your brain organizes the patterns. When human brain sees the complex thing, it will try to make it easier automatically.

–  6. Where might one find the aesthetics of blur?

·         In art work like painting.

–  7. Why is blur important in interactive design?

·         Bulr can help you focus on something that you looking to.

–  8. Why do good designers squint when they look at something?

·         They squint to focus and see the right balance.

Week02(Thinking game)

THINKING GAME-work in pairs/ swap task

In this task we did non-verbal activity.
 Like i asked to my partner in non-verbal way to do following tasks.

• Play piano
• Where is your phone
• Put off your glasses

so in this way we can learn that communication is mainly depend on actions and expressions.

Week02(Questionare)

• What type of organization is IDEO?            

              IDEO is an international company. Its help to design products and high-tech equipment.         

•  What are the different processes they employ in design research?

·         Splits in to group

·         Find real experts

·         Go for surveys.

·    Communicate and share with each other that what they have learned during survey.

·         Create individual ideas

·         Experimentation

·         Final product

• How did they define the range and scope of the problem

         They consider issues like child safety shopping behavior and space availability.

•  How could you apply their methodology to developing a concept your exhibition piece? 

          Their methodology is  very useful to apply in concept development.Like them make a group and then plan for exhibition in different steps. We can apply their process like recording as a multidisciplinary team brainstormed, research to develop our concept. We can mix their idea that defining the range and scope of the problem and try to design and create the product to solve the problem.

Week02(Reading quiz)

• What does the acronym SHE mean according to the book? 

             The acronym SHE stands for: S=shrink  H=hide  E=embody

• In your words define ‘humanist technologist’?

            Humanistic technology is defined as technology centered around the interests,needs and                well being of the humans.

•  How can you apply the notion of reduce to your own design process? (give a specific example) 

            I can apply reduce notion in different ways like in web portfolio by hiding some options and      reduce it. 

• From what you have read in Chapter 1, explain the relationship between complexity and simplicity (give 3 specific examples from the book OR your own experiences)  

                 Complexity and simplicity is interrelated to each other. The process of reaching an ideal state  of simplicity can be truly complex. e.g integrated circuit, LCD’s, Plasmas, clam shell designs, computer interface

WEEK01(GROUP EXCERCISE)

Exhibition Perspective:-
 There are following perspectives for exhibition.

• Student
•  University
•  Community
•  Sponsors
•   Industries      

Week01("SOURCES OF INFORMATION'')

  • What are the top 5 search engines?
    http://designonline.org.au
    http://www.eyemagazine.com
    http://dzineblog.com/2009/06/50-beautiful-website-designs-for-your-inspiration.html
    YouTube 
     Google
    
 • What is the benefit of using different search engines?
    Through search engines we can gain:-
     Exposure
     Self guidance
     Self discipline
     Get relevant information
      We can update over selves through current affairs
     Can see tutorials and learn everything easily
      
 • What alternatives are there to search engine use?
     Magazines
      Books
      Design catalogs
       Library
       Previous student's work
      
 • What are some different ways to word your web searches?

WEEK01(ORGINATION)

EXHIBITION:-

What is an exhibition?

     Exhibition is an organized public display of art.

What venues would be suitable?

     Museum, galleries and exhibition halls, and World's fair, CDU and DVAA.

What media could I use?

    Paintings, drawings, sculpture, lino prints.

Who are the stakeholders?

     Artist, industry, sponsor.

What resources are needed?

     Money, time, boards, electronics materials, and audio equipment.

How do I promote?

     Promote by advertising, posters, radio, television, and leaflets.

Where can I get more info on exhibition?

    I can get information after reading different articles and books on exhibitions.As well as through visits various exhibitions can get more experience. 

     





   

Week 01("BRILLIANT DISPLAY")

 HIGHLY CREATIVE APPROACH TO EXHIBIT WORK WITH ITS CONCEPT.

Week 01("Artist Tips for Successful Art Openings")

http://www.artbusiness.com/openingtips.html


 This article about successful exhibitions is quite useful for the beginners to run their art show auspiciously. I picked up few main points like:-

1.  Successful opening.
2.  Craft a compelling announcement.
3.  DON'T charge admissions.
4.  Art openings should be free.
5.  No charging for refreshments. 
6. Invite art critics or art writers. 
7.  Make sure all art is priced on the walls or pedestals. 
8.  Be available to speak with anyone who shows any level of interest in your art.