Acknowledging differences During the exercise we covered a lot of personal questions without having to go into detail about them. It felt good to get everything in the open not by telling people but giving them an idea of what I’m going through with myself, family, friends and other things in general. Although some of the questions got very deep it was good to see what everyone else had in common with you. Also learning about other people and their feelings on things is good to know as there might be something that they a touchy on.
Professional discretion and judgment may relate to: Assessing when to keep quite Being aware of and responding to different personality types Knowing when it is appropriate or inappropriate to share information Knowing with whom information should be shared
Whats the difference between discretion and judgment?
the difference between the two is that judgment is a strong or final decision and discretion is weighing up the options, making a decision but looking at the options.
Why do you use those two things in a professional setting? use judgment when you need to make an final answer on something, so people are clear on what you decide. discretion is used in group work when everybody is in discussion
Falling a bit behind, as the groups are not communicating with each other. It’s hard to do our bit in printing posters/flyer's etc when we don’t have a name or theme. Making deadlines for theme and branding today to present to the teacher meeting on Thursday.
Reading laws of simplicity –Differences
1. Describe the relationship between complexity and simplicity Without complexity there would be no simplicity, they need each other because without one you wouldn’t be able to appreciate the other, we know how to appreciate something better when we can compare it to something else. 2. What analogy does Maeda use to demonstrate this relationship? If a kid could get lollies whenever they want, they will soon get sick of them and not appreciate the sweetness. Maeda also says he does not like the colour pink although he does like a dash of brightness in a drab sea of olive green. 3. In what context does Maeda discuss rhythm / beat in relation to the fifth law Contextualize this relationship and discuss how this can be used in relation to the Student Exhibition - giving specific examples Rhythm is a movement that happens in space and time. Music is used the example of beats, la la la la (brake) la la la la la la la la. every time there is a brake between the la's, it makes things more interesting or it brings simplicity to a complex noise. Mixing up the artworks that are similar with other artwork to get a rhythm and make it more interesting. Must get the balance right for it to work right. 4. HOMEWORK: Find visual examples - pieces of design work that demonstrate the relationship between simplicity and complexity – post the results on your blog, with contextual analysis and reflection
This is a picture i found on the internet, without the random splatters and bold white lines this picture would be fairly boring. i find the the solid white lines brake up the continuous colour which makes the image more interesting, also the way the white stripes are aligned makes it more appealing. the random black splatters just mix up the picture all together.
Applying the principle of balancing complexity and simplicity in your own work.
Also in class today we discussed the issue of not having a name for the exhibition yet. Sarah, Teddy and I sat down and started designing posters and themes to go along with the names we had chosen to get the ball rolling. We also had help from Craig who was sitting in on the class to get an idea of the exhibition for his promotion work.
18/08/10 – Week 5 – collaboration Ethical behavior in collaboration may relate to:
• Acknowledging discomfort or anger • Being prepared to fully participate • Communicating in an open way • Honesty • Honoring commitments • Sensitivity to social, cultural, personal situations and dynamics • Showing respect • Understanding of the consequences of actions
Essentials
• Showing respect • Understanding of the consequences of actions • Honoring commitments • Honesty • Listening
Secondary
• Acknowledging discomfort or anger • Being prepared to fully participate • Sensitivity to social, cultural, personal situations and dynamics • Communicating in an open way • Eye contact
Group exercise
1. Would you volunteer your money - that is, take risk? Depend who to, if it was a stranger then no, if it was to a friend well that will depend as well. 2. How did you feel? When people ask for money on the side of the street I find it rude and off putting, but if say a teacher was asking for money for an class exercise I wouldn’t mind handing it over but wonder why they were asking for it. That’s if I have the money… 3. Did you feel a little sheepish? It is a little weird when your teacher asks for money, I feel a little suspicious handing it over. 4. What about when the ante was upped to ten dollars? People get a bit weary when the price is upped. The fear of loosing a large amount of money scares some people. 5. Twenty? When $20 was asked for straight up, that’s a lot of money and didn’t think anyone would hand it over. 6. Did you think the volunteers were foolish? I think people who give out money are a little foolish but also on the other hand I find them generous. It really depends who they are giving it to.
PART 2: Eye Contact PART 3: Eye Contact with Touch PART 4: Proximity – comfortable / closer / further
1.Describe the relationship between teaching and learning according to Maeda?
Maeda’s point of view - Being a teacher is much easier then being a student because they act like they know the answers while students have to know them and then present them to the teachers.
The teachers need to be really interactive with the class as well as the students need to have the same interaction so people are involved and interested to learn.
It’s hard to teach somebody who’s not interested or not listening.
2.Describe the importance of the use of metaphors in learning, why would you use them, how, give an example?
Metaphors could be used to inspire people and to tell people how you really feel or what you mean. More people may be able to relate to it.
3.BRAIN - what does the acronym stand for – why is it important?
Basics are the beginning
Repeat yourself often
Avoid creating desperation
Inspire with example
Never forget to repeat yourself
4.Describe a situation where you have been required to teach someone a skill.
In my lifetime I have taught many people how to do and accomplish things. A couple of years I did gymnastics and I was head of the club, I had to teach everyone under me how to do specific skills and how to do the properly since I had experience at the Australian championships. Also I am constantly teaching my mother how to use the computer. Things such as setting up documents, sending an email and using the Internet.
5.How could you apply the BRAIN principle to it?
I think if you know how to use the BRAIN principle it should be used. For gymnastics I would, start at the basics allows people to learn slowly from the start and learn it properly. Repeat yourself makes sure that everyone understands and keeps them from failing behind or learning the wrong skill. Avoid scaring people with the skill don’t show them too much at one time. Inspire show them what they can do if they get the basics right. Never forget to repeat yourself always keep drilling them to be perfect and if its not working, start from the basics again.
Splitting into our groups
Today Vicki and I worked out what business' we are going to ask for sponsorship and finishing off the letter. Also Sarah and Jarrod presented to the class the name of the exhibition which no one really agreed on. it is going to be a hard process to find something that everyone agrees one but wed will get there.
When you save time on something, you can spend more time or move onto the next thing. “Shaving 10 minutes off of your commute home translates to ten more minutes with your loved ones” pg 24. Saving time is reducing time.
2.How do designers integrate time into their products?
The iPod Shuffle has no screen therefore you save time looking for a song when the product shuffles through them. “Randomness” Amazon.com shows you the websites that relate to your recent searches, sites that you may be interested in. in a casino, they hide time by having no clocks and no windows. Having no windows hides the outside lights therefore you don’t know what time it is. The progress bar on a computer shows you how long you have before a program loads. The iPod Shaped as a wrist band, not sure if its real but it looks pretty cool. plus, its so simple you dont even need to carry it.
3.Explain the relationship between making waiting shorter with making waiting more tolerable
In some cases speeding up a process is not an option but giving a customer extra care makes waiting more tolerable. For example offering nibbles whilst in line makes waiting okay.
4.How can you use your timeline to increase your own efficiency as a designer?
Organize your timeline, when working on something and you have hit a brick wall, walking away from it for a while gives you a break and without knowing you think about the task and sometimes come up with the ideas without pressure. Having nothing to distract you helps ideas flow. Skipping the harder questions and coming back to them later gives you time to think and longer to work on them.
5.Briefly outline an event or activity in which you are adept at time saving?
Using two hands on a computer saves time rather then using one. In some programs there are time saving shortcuts. For example Photoshop “Actions” and “Batching”
6.What part of your design process do you need to improve at, in terms of saving time?
Writing everything down and making a stable time line/plan.
Reason of being – raison d’etre
Branding
Collection of images
Name
Logo / symbol
Slogan / claim
Design scheme (CI)
Collection of ideas
Product
Philosophy
Lifestyle
Service
What makes a Strong brand?
Positioning
Packaging
Promotion
Persistence
Persuasion
Performance
i also found this video on youtube which i thought is important when it comes to branding.
Colour -
Group Activity
Thinking Game
Develop a list of words or phrases that describe last year’s logo Address
1. the name “point” – meaning / effectiveness 2. the graphic pattern – inferred meaning / effectiveness
The name point is simple but effective, and its very bold. the graphic is good but i find the overall poster very boring and its something that wouldn't catch my eye. the colours are plain and dark and could get lost on a pin bored.
coming up with a strong name for our exhibition.
-Intensity
-Haze
-Fresh
-Exercising Creativity
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Also breaking off into our groups to work out what needs to be done. I'm in the sponsorship group, and looking for sponsors shouldn't be that hard, as i have a few places i can ask.
Litchfield Vet Hospital
Virginia Tavern
Allora Gardens Nursery
Passion For Fashion
Might even try some of the places in town like my second home, Discovery! :)
1. What does the acronym SLIP mean according to Maeda? Sort, Label, Integrate and prioritize 2. Define each character of the acronym, S L I P in one sentence Sort – sorting the similar things into one group. Label – label each group with a relevant name Integrate – integrate the groups that appear significantly like the others Prioritize – collecting the highest priority items into a single set and ensure they get the most attention. “To be organized” 3. What does Maeda say is only a pinkie away? The tab bar is only a pinkie away; Maeda used the typewriters tab bar to organize his words and writing. 4. Why is this important to us as designers? It helps the designer to be organize and be efficient when it comes to designing. 5. What are the principles of gestalt psychological theory? To seek the most appropriate fit, as it lies at the very heart of design. Gestaltung is German for design. 6. Where might one find the aesthetics of blur? Aesthetics if blur is common in the history of art, impressionist paintings by Monet and his hazy clouds of tiny brushstrokes, stylized images of flowers by Georgia O’Keeffe. Also the ipod uses the aesthetics of blur as they group all the buttons together as if it was one button. 7. Why is blur important in interactive design? Blurred groupings are powerful because they can appear even simpler. 8. Why do good designers squint when they look at something?
Designers squint to see the forest from the trees, finding the right balance.
Organization makes a system of many appear fewer Thinking Game 1. A person nods his/her head up and down a. Yes b. Agree c. Checking someone out 2. A person’s lower lip trembles slightly a. Scared b. Cold c. Sad 3. A person smiles slightly a. Happy b. Flirting c. Friendly 4. A person yawns a. Tired b. Bored c. Waking up 5. A person shrugs his/her shoulders a. Undecided b. Sarcastic c. Don’t care 6. A person inhales quickly a. Scared b. Surprised c. Shocked
Idea Generation Timeline And saving documents in Google Docs.
Google Docs Google Docs allows you to upload, store and share information around to your contacts. It uses Microsoft Word which is easy to download and send if need be. Contacts can save and edit the doc or share it with others. Our class will be using Google Docs to communicate and to share ideas and information with others.
Pros Easy to use Easy to share information with others Stores a lot of information in folders
Cons Have no internet or internet drop out Virus' may invade Information may be lost through the internet as heaps of people use it The program may slow down and freeze due to many people using it.
