Monday, September 29, 2008
Thursday, September 25, 2008
Monday, September 22, 2008
GET INSIDE.
To see the products and advertisements to inform the community about our outreach go to Robert Fausset's blog. Other members that were a part of this were: Lindsey Strohschein and Missy Wicker.
Thursday, September 18, 2008
Codes Charrette
The Crazy Eights’
After researching, decoding, and sorting through the myriad of codes, ergonomic issues, and proxemic issues we were better able to asses our models from both the bus shelter and shelter bus charrette's. It became apparent that our original designs, while creative and inventive, were lacking in several major fundamental areas. As a group we all have varying experience with codes, ergonomic and proxemic considerations, but generally these aspects of design are new, and untaught subjects we are eager to study further. We are all in agreement that the regulations published by ADA (Americans With Disabilities Act) and various other sources, are absolutely pertinent to the design process; without these considerations impairment of fine innovative ideas is inevitable. We feel its highly important for designers, architects and even decorators to an extent, to educate themselves about necessary requirements, codes and human interactions within spaces in order to optimize the users overall experience. While ingenuity is at a premium in our industry it is also essential that we understand the how, and why aspects of codes, ergonomics and proxemic particularly as we continue to progress forward with sustainable design, which has its own intricate guide of requirements and regulations. The future of design will never be evident however, it is unmistakable that our responsibility is to our fellow citizens to create, and provide the most comprehensive, and universally acceptable designs possible. The four of us agree that our future as designers will be vastly influenced by the current design standards, and potentially new standards we set forth. The principles we learn now are going to make us all more proficient and competent designers, attributes that we should all be proud of.
After researching, decoding, and sorting through the myriad of codes, ergonomic issues, and proxemic issues we were better able to asses our models from both the bus shelter and shelter bus charrette's. It became apparent that our original designs, while creative and inventive, were lacking in several major fundamental areas. As a group we all have varying experience with codes, ergonomic and proxemic considerations, but generally these aspects of design are new, and untaught subjects we are eager to study further. We are all in agreement that the regulations published by ADA (Americans With Disabilities Act) and various other sources, are absolutely pertinent to the design process; without these considerations impairment of fine innovative ideas is inevitable. We feel its highly important for designers, architects and even decorators to an extent, to educate themselves about necessary requirements, codes and human interactions within spaces in order to optimize the users overall experience. While ingenuity is at a premium in our industry it is also essential that we understand the how, and why aspects of codes, ergonomics and proxemic particularly as we continue to progress forward with sustainable design, which has its own intricate guide of requirements and regulations. The future of design will never be evident however, it is unmistakable that our responsibility is to our fellow citizens to create, and provide the most comprehensive, and universally acceptable designs possible. The four of us agree that our future as designers will be vastly influenced by the current design standards, and potentially new standards we set forth. The principles we learn now are going to make us all more proficient and competent designers, attributes that we should all be proud of.
Wednesday, September 17, 2008
Container Charette: Final Sketch Models
Wednesday, September 10, 2008
R-E-C-Y-C-L-E
Dear Jenny,Our IARC class is very big into the idea of being sustainable. Last year we were required to come up with a product using bottle caps. My partner and I's idea was to make an item that was used everyday in the kitchen. We made placemats. Its simple and fun. I think we should challenge others on campus to see what all the can come up with to recycle products that otherwise can't be.
Thanks,
Shannon
Friday, September 5, 2008
"Ride The Bus!"
Riding: Utilizing maps and schedules posted on the Greensboro Department of Transportation website, determine a place and time to catch the city bus. Ride along atleast one bus route for a minimum of one mile, paying close attention to your surroundings on and off the bus.
This was the assignment given to us in class on Wednesday. My roommate Kara and I decided we would catch the bus to Friendly Shopping center to pick up some groceries. We didn't think it would be too hard to figure out. We pulled up the GTA schedule and found which bus we wanted. However when it came up we had no idea how to read it and which bus stop would be the right bus to take us to Friendly. We knew there was a stop on Aycock St. so we walked up there. We figured we would just ask when it came up where it was headed. This girl walked up waiting for the bus and she told us it would take us to the Depot. We started getting second guesses if we should really do it. We had no idea where the Depot was and how we'd get back home, she informed us then that we could catch bus seven once we arrived. We decided we would go on with our adventure.
Once the bus picked us up we ran into Lily and Jennifer! We were relieved that they had no clue where they were going either. We were talking across from one another and our fellow riders next to us seemed to be annoyed by us. After we got an unfriendly vibe we knew we couldn't ask them if we could take their pictures. So we decided we'd act like we were taking pictures of each other but really aim the camera towards their area. It worked. Perfectly.
We saw a Rosa Parks sign on the front inside of the bus. This reminded me of the reading we were assigned that addressed the Civil Rights Movement and segregation. It's crazy to think people allowed themselves to be so discriminating towards someone, especially because of their skin color.
As we rode the first bus it seemed to give a bitter vibe. Everyone looked so unfriendly and anti-social. I think we may have overwhelmed them because we were so excited to see Lily and Jennifer. Our driver seemed to have a lead foot and the ride was quite rocky. We arrived to the Depot fairly quickly. We all hopped off and hurried to the next bus so we wouldn't miss it. The ceiling was quite architecturally pleasing. It was white metal beams criss crossing one another creating an abundance of triangles. We hopped the next bus and that ride seemed to pick up more people getting off work. We stopped at the Hospital by Friendly and picked up a few receptionists or nurses. There also was quite a few people caught catchin a cat nap on the ride. Like him...
Catchin Some Zzz's
Lily and Jennifer!
Rosa Parks Civil Rights Movement.
Depot Ceiling
SMILE! (people in the back!) you're on candid camera!
Just got off work.
Last ones on.
This was the assignment given to us in class on Wednesday. My roommate Kara and I decided we would catch the bus to Friendly Shopping center to pick up some groceries. We didn't think it would be too hard to figure out. We pulled up the GTA schedule and found which bus we wanted. However when it came up we had no idea how to read it and which bus stop would be the right bus to take us to Friendly. We knew there was a stop on Aycock St. so we walked up there. We figured we would just ask when it came up where it was headed. This girl walked up waiting for the bus and she told us it would take us to the Depot. We started getting second guesses if we should really do it. We had no idea where the Depot was and how we'd get back home, she informed us then that we could catch bus seven once we arrived. We decided we would go on with our adventure.
Once the bus picked us up we ran into Lily and Jennifer! We were relieved that they had no clue where they were going either. We were talking across from one another and our fellow riders next to us seemed to be annoyed by us. After we got an unfriendly vibe we knew we couldn't ask them if we could take their pictures. So we decided we'd act like we were taking pictures of each other but really aim the camera towards their area. It worked. Perfectly.
We saw a Rosa Parks sign on the front inside of the bus. This reminded me of the reading we were assigned that addressed the Civil Rights Movement and segregation. It's crazy to think people allowed themselves to be so discriminating towards someone, especially because of their skin color.
As we rode the first bus it seemed to give a bitter vibe. Everyone looked so unfriendly and anti-social. I think we may have overwhelmed them because we were so excited to see Lily and Jennifer. Our driver seemed to have a lead foot and the ride was quite rocky. We arrived to the Depot fairly quickly. We all hopped off and hurried to the next bus so we wouldn't miss it. The ceiling was quite architecturally pleasing. It was white metal beams criss crossing one another creating an abundance of triangles. We hopped the next bus and that ride seemed to pick up more people getting off work. We stopped at the Hospital by Friendly and picked up a few receptionists or nurses. There also was quite a few people caught catchin a cat nap on the ride. Like him...
Catchin Some Zzz's
Lily and Jennifer!
Rosa Parks Civil Rights Movement.
Depot Ceiling
SMILE! (people in the back!) you're on candid camera!
Just got off work.
Last ones on. I'm really glad we ended up going, besides the fact that we didn't have an option to not go, it was a fun and new experience.
Wednesday, September 3, 2008
Tuesday, September 2, 2008
backkk to school!!!
Well this pretty much sums up week. I was pretty stressed out starting day one of classes. By the end of the day my roommate Kara and I popped open a nice cool one to relax and get our creative juices flowing. I am pretty excited for our Diamonds group though!! It's going to be a good, long year.
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