Self as Designer

The above drawing was made using paper, pastels, and my own vague sense of geography. The picture is of me, and in a sense, everyone (on a micro level of course). My goals for this class are the following; 
-Develop better artistic skills
-Understand design as a whole
-Overall become a better designer
-Have fun

Product Improvement

The above product is our solution to tangled ear buds. The cover, which is an extra 3/4" thicker and 1/2" wider, allows the user to loop their ear buds around the knobs, with the ear buds falling through the indents. With the use of the hinges to enclose the ear buds with the cover, it can be closed with the locking mechanism in the clasp. 

Factors to consider when changing or enhancing a design would be the following; Is it realistic, is it necessary, and is it efficient? It's important to document your brainstorming process so as to not forget your ideas. Sketching provides you a visual other than your mindset, and allows you to clearly see your design (including its flaws). An effective technique my partner and I demonstrated was when we brought out an actual iPhone case and ear buds as a visual, which made the concept easier to understand. 

Bridge Design

Brainstorming proves to be helpful when solving problems, as it allows you to carefully consider a solution more thoroughly. Testing helps pick out any flaws that may be in your design, and help you improve on your mistakes. Important characteristics in a successful are  a willingness to cooperate, efficiency, and most importantly; team work. We had a lot to improve on, particularly minor details such as distributing all the people blocks into the bridge and adjusting the bridge so it didn’t touch the table.