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SUSTAINABLE SYSTEMS

Final Project Week 11”

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a water bottle that looks good carrying & feels even better by using it.

What object can you create today that will provide resiliency into the far future?

When creating an object that would provide resiliency into the far future, I had to consider making something reusable, maybe versatile/ multipurpose, but also something that is important for the planet and for those who live in it. For this particular project I decided to create a purse or a tote. As a student, I always carry a tote around containing my personal belongings but most importantly to protect them. New York is a city that has a variety of weather climates and consequences from those weather drifts. Theres rain, snow, humidity and sun which are all very powerful energy sources that affect many materials and end up ruining them if they're not strong enough. I wanted to make a tote that would be comfortable to carry around and obviously something aesthetically and visually attractive to wear but most importantly, something that would survive all these different climate changes and woul protect my belongings even more. I personally struggle with that because I only carry around purses that are expensive because of the durable material. It doesn't break but leather totes for example are obviously at risk when it comes to rain or snow or sun but I use it because it wont break and things like my laptop wont fall and break. I'm creating a durable waterproof tote basically to fullfill this daily need and also to be able to use it the whole year regardless the weather.

2) What specific event(s) of environmental & planetary change will it help you navigate?

It will help me navigate the events of recycyling, and reusing for multi purposes. It will also help me get into knowing more about the materials used and how sustainable they are.

3) In what ways will this object be useful to you throughout life?

It is a forever lasting object/design, it’s something that one uses everyday but also benefits the different ways you could use it. Not only does it help me carry around my stuff all day but it also protects it and I dont have to worry about it getting ruined because of the weather.

4) How will it be repaired?

It would be make out of a very thick layer of cotton, polyester, nylon, and/or rayon. Which are basically the materials that make a good rain coat so it could be sewn back together, but the main point is for it NOT to break because it has to hold a certain weight.

5) What materials will you use, given what you have learned this semester?

THICK cotton, polyester, nylon, and/or rayon. or just many layers of it.

6) How can your object be resilient, offering function, purpose, beauty and be repairable for the long-term, despite changing planetary realities that are very likely to affect resource availability?

Its resilient because it can be repaired and reused for various purposes. Its long lasting also because of its purpose as a bag and also because of their material.

Week # 10, Zone Walk and Final Project proposal

1. What topic discussed in class this semester did you find most interesting (such as, storm surge, drought, Anthropocene, wicked problems, affects of air travel, repair, fifth season, resiliency, climate change, air pollution, systems thinking, plastics etc.)?

Although ALL of these topics were interesting, and they ALL caused me to be more curious and become more aware of the serious issues that occur in our planet and are constantly affecting everything and everyone, I was actually really shocked by the importance of design in sustainability. I think it plays a huge role in all of these topics discussed. I knew that design was always done with a purpose but being conscious about the environment is crucial when it comes to design and long lasting, not- harming/pro environment designs are very much needed. I was genuinely not aware of this importance and discussing it in class really opened my eyes as a designer but also as a person. It also made me question my own future plans and actions.

2. What kinds of design/object would be most useful to you (provide you with resiliency) in relation to this topic in the future?

Vaguely thinking and generally speaking, I consider that a design or object I use daily as a student would personally be the most useful to me. Something that me and many others use on a daily basis, would be productive.

3. What kind of object might you make to fulfill this need? And how might you incorporate the concepts of long life design into this object’s production, such as repair and considerations of materials (their availability in the future and their effects on the environment)?

An object that I would make to fulfill this need would be something very mundane that many don't consider because it’s so basic and and essential in our lives. We take the most important things in our life for granted and if I were able to create something that would contribute to my every day issues and struggles, I think would be the most successful creation.

>> Answer the following questions in your FNBK:

How does having an awareness of evacuation zones change the way you experience your walk and the area around Parsons?

It makes me more conscious about the risks and the consequences each zone brings. Also now I think about how every building or structure could be affected or could affect society if there is a situation that would require to evacuate.

2) What areas appear to be vulnerable to storm surge, if any?

When I walked through Soho, i realized since the streets are very compressed and narrow, I think it wouldn't be able to be a safe zone for all the people that are usually walking around. I feel like it would be very chaotic and limiting but mainly the old stores or restaurants that seem to have a very weak infrastructure.

3) Do any buildings/infrastructures look more prepared for the next storm — how?

Actually a lot of the buildings in soho look very prepared. They’re renovated, well taken care of and many were built with the intention of being a strong architectural object or contribution for society.

4) Are any effects of Hurricane Sandy visible?

Yes, many zones around the areas I walked looked very damaged and clearly lacked the money to repair it.

5) Make a full-page entry in your FNBK that pitches an idea of how you, as a designer, would communicate to the public what zone they inhabit. Chose one zone (1-6) as your focus. Include a list of 3-5 challenges you would face in implementing this project in NYC (think about resiliency of materials, language issues, access to information, visibility during different times of day or during storms, diversity of public etc.).

I think that simply by word of mouth, people could be aware of what zone they are close to or at least which one they live in. Also that information could be exposed more physically around the streets so when people walk by past it, it stays in the back of their head just so they have an idea of where they're walking around and what zone they are in just incase. A lot of challenges would be that many people are not aware that there could be a natural disaster at any moment. Also people are in denial about the things that could happen to the planet and I think that that causes them to avoid being informed about this situation. There’s also so many tourists in NYC all the time so it has to be a basic pice of information. It would have to be as important and knowing that you have to include tip when you pay a restaurant. Anyone that comes to New York regardless the reason, they should be aware of the evacuation zones because its more important than we think. Also the advertising part of this is essential to start off the placement of this knowledge into society, but specifically for true New Yorkers.

Week #9 Resiliency Exhibitions and Storm Surge

3. A Japanese Constellation: Toyo Ito, SAANA and Beyond at the MoMA:

I think that the whole project is fascinating. The innovation that comes from the architects was very powerful. I liked to know that architects are actually thinking about the planet and on society’s important needs. But my favorite part of it was the amount of detail and clear effort in the installation.

4. Research how Hurricane Sandy affected New York City. Write a definition for storm surge. Look at the Know Your Zone

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website for New York City and locate which hurricane evacuation zone you live in. What does it feel like to know which zone you live in?

Hurricane Sandy was the most destructive hurricane of the 2012 Atlantic hurricane season but also the second- costliest hurricane in the history of the United States. In the US, 117 people were killed, but 286 globally from the storm.

New York was one of the states that most got affected by Hurricane Sandy in 2012, mostly in the suburbs and Long Island. Sandy’s impacts flooded the New York City Subway system, a lot of suburban communities and all road tunnels entering Manhattan, and the Stock Exchange closed for two days. Many homes and businesses were destroyed by fire, and electricity in some areas was lost for days. The economic loss for New York was at least $18 billion.

*A storm surge is basically the rising of the sea because of atmospheric pressure changes and wind associated with a storm.

After researching about my evacuation zone, I found out I actually don't even live in an evacuation zone. The nearest one would be 0.61 miles way;

Baruch College

155 E 24 Street

Between Lexington Avenue and 3 Avenue

New York, NY 10010

Obviously this makes me more aware. I didn't know about these evacuation zones at all. It makes me a little anxious though, to know that we’re always prepared because it has happened before.

5. Learn about the Citizen Preparedness Corps

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formed in New York State after Hurricane Sandy and watch the online citizen preparedness course. What did you learn? Does it encourage social resiliency? How might you change/redesign this video to make it more effective in encouraging resiliency?

After watching the online citizen preparedness course video, I honest got really distracted because I don’t think it’s something that gets anyone’s attention. Yes, it’s serious and important, and they cover everything; I think its useful, BUT I think it could be a little bit more visually attractive and modern (design wise) for it to reach a bigger object.

6. Conduct research into environmental effects of dyeing clothing and fabric. What is most toxic? How does dye affect our environment? Post your research and 2-3 questions about the dyeing process on your LP post for this week.

I did some research about the environmental effects of dyeing clothing and fabric and found out things I had no idea about. Around 1856, scientists discovered how to make synthetic dyes that were cheaper, brighter, and easy to apply to fabric. These new dyes changed everything. However, the chemicals used to produce these dyes are extremely toxic and even explosive. Dyes affect the environment because the families of chemical compounds that make good dyes are toxic to humans. Because these chemicals are so new, no one is aware of their consequences.

Week #7

Resiliency and Social Resiliency

From what I understood, the term “resilience” is basically to be able to adapt to changing conditions and also to maintain vitality in moments of stress. Its one’s capacity to recover after an interruption or disturbance in your life. Resilient design is the way buildings, landscapes, or communities respond to these interruptions.

After reading from a few different sources about the earthquake, tsunami and nuclear disaster, I found out that a magnitude-9 earthquake shook northeastern Japan, which lead to a severe tsunami which was named Debris. The earthquake was felt worldwide from Norway’s fjords to Antarctica’s ice sheet. Japan is still recovering from the disaster. Radioactive water was discovered leaking from the Fukushima Daichi Nuclear Power Plant which suffered a level 7 nuclear meltdown after the tsunami occurred. Japan relies on nuclear power and a lot of the country’s nuclear reactors are still closed since the earthquake.

Toyo Ito’s Postcript, from, “Project Japan, Metabolists talk, 2011”

1) Take notes on Ito’s realizations about how architects have related to nature up to this point. What caused his change of opinion as a designer?

The cause of this change was that Toyo Ito felt the need as an architect to regain a vial relationship with nature. After witnessing the condition of the area affected, he changed his mind.

2) How does he suggest that designers should now engage the natural world? Do you agree?

I do agree with the suggestion, I think that designers have to improve in their designs but not only reviewing conditions but also assuming. They have to start thinking beyond the obvious, and be concerned about the ‘what ifs’.

3) How does Ito reflect on “strength” vs. the “fragile state of things?” Note his use of the idioms “a tightrope crisis” and “a house of cards.” What do you think these phrases mean?

I think that by this he means that he was really surprised that a lot of designs are done for the wrong reasons. I think that he meant that he was surprised and even disappointed by how the country lacked in strength regardless their economic and technological level or power.

4) What do you think of Ito’s idea that, “any proposal for tackling this issue, however visionary, should be an encouragement… with the possibility of a natural disaster always looming.”

I like his mentality. I think he’s very passionate and sincere about this issue and he is trying to encourage those who lack his same intentions and vision.

5) How important do you think it is for designers to consider/encourage resiliency among people in their work? Why?

I think it’s essential. I feel that resiliency should be included in a designers intentions and ideas. I think that having the capacity to surpass any challenge in such an important thing like architecture vs the planet, is necessary and important to consider.

6) What are three traits you would describe Toyo Ito as having as an architect? How is he someone that designs for changing conditions?

I think he’s innovative, sincerely interested in what he does, and very passionate and determined but with the right intentions. I think he’s a perfect example of the people we need in this society; people that are willing to dedicate their lives to the well being of the planet and to those who live in it.

4. Social Resiliency:

Social resilience is about social entities and their abilities to tolerate, absorb, cope with and adjust to environmental and social threats. I think that design can totally affect social resilience because it just demonstrates how possible it is to succeed. It would make people strengthen their survival skills for any issue they face.

5. Questions from FNBK:

What surprised you most about the presentations?

That they were very clear and the messages sent were transmitted very briefly, yet were very detailed and specific.

Who was the most interesting speaker? Why?

I think Finn Harries was the one that really got my attention. I know Finn and I’ve been aware of what he does for a while now. I think that what most fascinates me from what he does is that we are around the same age, and it just makes me think about how much I could be contributing to the planet and I’m not even half the person he is. He really inspires me.

What did it feel like to be at the United Nations and hear these topics discussed?

I felt important, as if the opportunity to be useful and productive towards the planet was closer.

Week #6 Central Park project and UN prep

“Optimism Faces Grave Challenged at Climate Talks” Response:

This article truly concerned me, knowing that even the United Nations + the scientists + the weather forecasters say it’s too late to save the planet and avoid the rise of global warming, scared me even more. This is not about the green peace people trying to protect the planet, but its people with power and knowledge that are unable to find a solution. However, if we look back at the weather/global warming history, this happens and I believe the planet will fix itself, if we’re all at least aware of the importance of taking care of the planet.

systems affected by:

2 degree temperature increase:

“drought, food and water shortages, melting ice sheets, shrinking glaciers, rising sea levels and widespread flooding — events that could harm the world’s population and economy.”

4 degree temperature increase:

“at that point, they say, the planet could become increasingly uninhabitable.”

Week #5 Long Life Design

What does it mean to be a designer who thinks beyond the present?

The role of the designer is not only to create physically attractive products or art, but it is also to benefit the community for their own personal use and convenience but most importantly, for the awareness and support of sustainability.

When designers create, they have to constantly be aware of a variety of things. Not do they have to think about how they develop their designs and for who and how its going to look, but also they have to think about the future and the value of the product or design; no one wants to purchase something that isn't worth it.

A designer who thinks beyond the present is an innovator and being an innovator requires a lot of research, observation, and knowledge. Thinking beyond the present is about creating things that last, that have quality and that people want to invest in. Innovative and sustainable designers have to focus on the materials they use and they have to think about how those materials could be re used in the future once the owner no longer needs it. These designers need a lot of creativity valid information.

Repairing an object

The object I found that thought could be repaired was a scarf that had a hole in it from getting stuck to a zipper. I decided to sew it myself because I happen to have the skills to do so, so I used some thread and a needle to sew the hole. The final results weren’t perfect but I fixed it with only a needle and some thread. I’m glad I did it because it looks fine overall and honestly, I was about to throw the scarf in the garbage.

Week #4 Anthropocene and Wicked Problems

1. A wicked problem is defined as a problem that is basically impossible to solve because of incomplete and changing requirements that are hard to recognize or figure out. The term “wicked” in this case is more about the inability to resolve rather than the evil.

2. The “Anthropocene” is the new epoch in our planet’s 4.5 billion year history. This epoch occurred or was created due to certain changed humans have made since the mi-20th century. A few examples of these changes is the modern agriculture, the production of aluminum, the use of concrete as the primary building material, the production of plastic, the nuclear fallout, the landfills increase, the urban structures (buildings, roads, mines, farms, etc.) and the daily construction of dams.

After doing some research and from what I know, Anthropocene affects anything that is natural, not man made. The Anthropocene goes against the ecosystem; which is a community of living organisms plus their environment. Air, water, mineral soil, coral reefs, rainforests, energy, and even rocks like Mars or the Moon are planetary systems that could or are affected by this epoch.

3. I think that the next era should be called the Anthropocene because although it has been an epoch in which humanity has done so much for the community, it has also ruined human nature and the planet, which is the only thing we have that is not man made; and there isn't really a way we can save it if this destruction has been going on for so long now.

4. Designers have not contributed enough to the Anthropocene. The situation we are facing has been an issue for a long time. Global warming affects everyone and I don’t understand why designers have only focused on creating products that were useful and looked attractive to the customer, instead of giving some though to how it would affect the planet whether it is in a negative or positive way. I have never been supportive of animal fur or skin, but I feel that the fashion industry was very oblivious and ignorant when it came to doing that sacrifice only for the sake of fashion, beauty and business. There has always been awareness about the planet in design around my environments at least, but I just don't think there was or is enough.

5. In Peru, the llama animals that live in Cusco or in the mountains of Peru, have been affected by animal abuse and has ruined the agriculture and land. The llama’s fur is very popular and it has even been used by the people in their own country for the benefit of tourists and business. Im sure this has affected the llama species and also the agriculture.

Another wicked situation is the amount of beach houses being built in the coast of Peru. The beaches I used to see as natural wonders and paradises, are now full of buildings and houses used for human purposes only.

Also the population is decreasing because of the amount of deaths in Peru. The majority of the population cannot afford to build protective houses that keeps them safe from natural disasters and because of not having access to drinkable water.

DESIGN IDEA FOR CLIMATE CHANGE AFFECTING THE NON- HUMANITY

After reading the NY Times articles, I was really interested and affected by the walrus life cylce and how their essnetial environment is being affectedby climate change.

Although I'm no scientist or engineer, I thought about an idea that might be able to help these walruses and im sure many other animals by replacing thei environment with a new one. Techonology would and science would play a big role in this project but I was thinking about developing some kind of shelter with the same benefits this sea ice gives the walruses. The idea would be mainly to build a gigantic closed "pool" with the same temperature and physical environment as that sea ice. I don't know how it could be executed but I know it can be done; at least in order to save all the walruses we can.

Design Talks episode Regeneration Design Response

REGENERATIVE DESIGN | DESIGN TALKS VIDEO

1) At the start of the program Industrial Designer Fumikazu Masuda says, “we cannot continue like this, there is no future in mass production and consumption.” Do you agree?

I agree, because obviously we cannot continue to produce things when people are not sustainable and are not willing to reduce or recycle. Regeneration is a theme Masada talks about the relationship between environmental issues and design.

2) What was the transformative experience that made Matsuda realize he had a responsibility for what he designed?

He came up with many products for the industry, but he realized it was all decorative (expensive, luxurious) and in the 1990’s he saw trash in a river, and he realized that the trash was actually a washing machine he had designed. He realized that it was irresponsible to tell people to create products just to sell them. Now he uses natural materials, or materials he can recycle.

3) Do you think you would take better care of objects if you had to repair them?

Of course, I think that it would make me more aware of the value of the object and how it could affect the environment if I didn’t and also how hard or impossible it would be to have to repair it.

4) What are examples of materials that you could design with today, that could later return to the “natural cycle” (such as the bamboo that Masuda mentions)?

bamboo
lacquer (curer)
millstones
kimono (it can be pulled apart and then weaved again into something new)
fans made it old paper stencils used for dyeing

5) Masuda says, “nobody wants to leave the next generation with nothing but trash.” Do you think designers should consider the ability for their designs to be repaired, as part of their initial design process? What else might help create less waste?

Yes, I think that in certain cases or designs, the designs or products should have been previously thought of, sustainable wise. I think its important that the planet progresses instead of leaving this trash behind for the next generations to think about. We live in a time where sustainability is considered and supported, and technology is sufficiently advanced in order for these regenerative designs to exist and work or succeed.

6) What are the two things that Masuda says designers should be mindful of when designing (see timecode 20:00)? Why does he say this is important? Do you agree?

He said designers should create simple things from limited materials. Also that natural materials should be used.

7) What are you overall thoughts on this video? Did you enjoy it? What questions do you have about it?

I think that the video was very helpful to understand sustainable or long lasting designs because it was from the point of view of an actual designer. I also really valued his genuine interest in being sustainable, from when he shared his personal experience of how affected he was when he saw one of his own designs as trash in a river. I think it’s a very honest interview and I think that that’s what makes an opinion stronger.

POST #3.1

The Sixth Extinction

The sixth extinction is the name that was given to describe the current and ongoing mass extinction situation of species during the present Holocene epoch (since around 10, 000 BCE) due to human activity.

The area of tropical forests is being reduced, and their numbers specialized species, are being lost to 27,000 species per year to extinction.
From the average species lifespan for mammals, the background extinction rate for this group is approximately one species lost every 200 years.
Humanity’s main impact on the extinction rate is landscape modification. The impact increased by human population. Currently at 5.7 billion and growing at a rate of 1.6 percent per year, the world wide population will double in 43 years if this growth continues at this frequency or pace.

POST CARD FROM THE ANDES, PERU

POST #3

Data/science behind postcard

Glaciers in the Peruvian Andes are melting.

More than 99% of the glaciers in the world are located in South America, and 71% are in Peru, and they are melting. The Peruvian glaciers in Los Andres, was a place were the Incas used to perform sacred rituals, who believed that the mountain was a god and its glacier was a source of holy water.

Apart from it’s cultural meaning, these glaciers are essential to Peru’s water supply since they release water into rivers which provides water for drinking, for agriculture, for hydroelectricity and industry like the agro-exports and mining. According to the Stern Review, the melting glaciers will increase flood risk and then reduce water supplies; which threatens the world’s population mostly in Indian sub-continent, some parts of China and the Andes in South America.

The glaciers in the Andes have already lost one third of their surface since 1970. The unavoidable melting glaciers in Peru will reduce water supply in the country; which is already a water poor country. 3.3 million rural people have no access to drinking water. Their agriculture will suffer from lack of water and with threaten international export markets. The poor will be ill-affected and could even cause deaths.

Citations/links/bibliography

"Peru's Sacred Glacier Is Melting - Photo Essays." Time. Accessed February 12, 2016. http://content.time.com/time/photogallery/0,29307,1938688_1988626,00.html.

"Peru Climate Change: Impact on Glacial Melt & Access to Water." Impact on Glacial Melt & Access to Water. Accessed February 12, 2016. http://www.perusupportgroup.org.uk/peru-climate-change-water.html.

POST #2

CLIMATE CHANGE

From reading the New York Times articles, personally I found the one about ‘question about climate change’ to be more useful and immediately effective. I was already aware about the fast increase of global warming, and it’s consequences; but I wasn't aware of the many things I can change in my life right now to help prevent this climatic change. Although I am a very sustainable person, I feel like I could contribute more to the planet. But it also made me think of how many ideas or designs we could all create in order to reduce or slow down global warming. Also I wasn’t completely aware of the exact information towards climate change and now I know about its severeness.

I researched about artists and designers who did work on climate change and I found a graphic designer who designed a campaign about global warming. Milton Glaser, the graphic designer who created the famous “I heart NY” design, launched a campaign to eliminate any doubt about the importance and severity of climate change; focusing on global warming. He created a badge and poster campaign called “It’s Not Warming, It’s Dying.” He wanted to design something that would let people become aware of global warming, and how the term is not being taken seriously. Glaser states that “There is no more significant issue on earth than it’s survival. The question is, how can anyone not be involved?”. The badge/poster is simple yet clear. It is a green disc that is mostly blacked out with ‘smoke’, representing the perspective of earth with barely any life in it. The green part is printed with day glow ink to create a larger impact. The designer’s goal is to get half of the planet’s population to wear them, in order for there to be more action. ( http://inhabitat.com/milton-glaser-launches-its-not-warming-its-dying-campaign-to-fight-climate-change/ )

I recently had an approximate 10 hour flight from Lima, Peru to New York. I did a very vague research on international flights and how they affect the environment and I found some very shocking facts. As I crossed half of South America the Pacific and Atlantic ocean, and many states in the US, the airplane I was traveling in, caused severe damages. Airplanes make, noise, emit heat and release carbon dioxide, which accelerates global warming. There are many researches currently being done, related to how technology might actually could be reducing the release of this carbon dioxide and other gases being released through aviation.

* For the design that represents my flight, I decide to create an image of my plane coming from South America to North America. However, my intention was to show how the plane actually crashed into the earth, instead of smoothly landing. I wanted to use this image as a metaphor to show that although everything may appear to be fine, it isn't necessarily true. That flight affected the planet and the environment much more that we know.

POST #1

SYSTEMS THINKING + LONG LIFE DESIGN VIDEO RESPONSE

Systems thinking:

System thinking is the process of understanding systems and how they could affect or influence larger or smaller systems. I think that as a designer it's important to be aware of this more often in order to imporove as a designer.

1) How would you describe Nagaoka’s “non-designing” design practices?

It all started in a second hand store. His designs are vintage, meant to look fresh. He makes long-life designs. All of his designs have a long history behind them. He keeps traditional/classic designs. He looks for materials that provide that long life products. He stopped designing new things, and decided to recycle/re design old things. He looks beyond appearance, but more at quality and things that have potential to last long.

2) How do your opinions of “good” design compare with Nagaoka’s?

Would you define good design differently, how so?

He tries to spot for designs that could be successful by having certain value. He embraces recycled items. He thinks that a good design is something that functions perfectly and that is a long life design. He thinks everything unnecessary must be taken away and thats what makes it useful. I personally disagree. I think functionality in designs is essential, but consumers want something attractive, something different; not everyone is practical.

3) Nagaoka says that we have entered a new era where people want to buy things that mean something to them, that truly matters, and that we have entered a new era. Do you feel these ideas are specific to Japan or are applicable to other countries too? What evidence do you have of your opinion (what makes you say yes or no)?

Yes, I feel like people are giving importance to things that go beyond practicality. We all want to have possessions that fit our personality and that satisfy our want for meaningful things. We want things that are attractive and cool.

4) What kind of design do you think appeals to young people today?

I think people want to spend their money in something worth buying. Many young people however, buy things without even thinking about being practical. No one really cares if the quality is the best; as long as it looks good. I disagree but that is what I see.

5) Near the end of the program, the host of the program says the future of design could be, “people who make things with care and people who use them with care” and that this could be a new form of prosperity. Do you agree? Why?

now a days people give more respect to objects
more meaningful connection to objects
also now theres more respect to the people who make those objects like the designers etc

6) What do you think of the student projects shown at the end of the program?

more of a fine art instead of fashion design. it gives people a concept of what organic is
it shows the process more than the actual product
shows how easy it is to show how accessible it all is
and you become more aware of how certain things can affect the world

7) Do you consider yourself a long-life designer? Would you like to become one?

No, I think that trends change all the time. I appreciate products that last long but I personally am constantly changing my interests and I enjoy change.