What was the most valuable lesson you pulled forward from first year that was helpful to you in second year? I learned that craftsmanship is an ongoing lesson to be learned in every single project that I delve in. There are a lot of factors that affect the quality of work such as the type…
How a Designer from Braun Influenced Apple.
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Dieter Rams is a German industrial designer famously known for his association with the consumer products company Braun. His unobtrusive approach and belief in “less but better” design generated a timeless quality in his products and have influenced the design of many products. Rams is known worldwide as one of the most significant representatives of function-oriented design.…
Ten Design Laws
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An article written by Ross Johnson from 3.7 Designs explains the ten proven laws that can guide designers to improving their work. According to Johnson, “using clear and effective design laws we can use proven formulas for design. These laws both assist in the usability/experience of our design as well as the aesthetic values.” Also,…
The History of Bauhaus and Its Relation to Our School.
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The Bauhaus was an art school and movement founded by Walter Gropius in 1919. The name was taken from the German language literally meaning the “house of construction,” but it can also be translated as the School of Building. According to The Art Story, the motivations behind the creation of the Bauhaus lay in the 19th…
The Fontus Water Bottle
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Kristof Retezar, an Austrian industrial designer from Vienna, has invented a bottle that pulls water from the humidity in the air through the use of solar energy. Currently, the water bottle is made for bicyclers. The air flow drives the process of pulling water, while the solar panel cools and condenses it. Fontus was also…
Fall Semester Portfolio
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My experience during the Fall semester was a different kind of challenge. Of course, I was undoubtedly challenged from thinking of the conceptual nature of our projects. Nonetheless, I felt as if I was challenging myself little by little, trying to find what would make me a better design student and person overall. I am joyous…
