Today,
We looked at the first chapter of the book we had to read.
The Laws Of Simplicity - John Maeda
In class we were given some questions to answer, we answered them ourselves however we also had a group discussion on the questions. The questions and answers are listed below.
In class we were given some questions to answer, we answered them ourselves however we also had a group discussion on the questions. The questions and answers are listed below.
What does the acronym SHE mean according to the book?
SHE, is an acronym for Shrink, Hide and Embody.
Shrink: The removal of unnecessary factors.
Shrink: The removal of unnecessary factors.
Hide: in order to give the illusion of simplicity.
Embody: Embody the other SHE factors ( shrink & hide )
In your words define ‘humanist technologist’
Humanist: To me is someone working in relation to humans.
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Technologist: To me is someone who works in and around all technologies.
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In my own words : A Humanist Technologist is someone who creates technology soley to benefit the human experience.
How can you apply the notion of reduce to your own design process? (give a specific example)
My designs are solely graphic based. If I create designs that are minimalistic, nothing that is to complex or intricate then I can overall benefit my outcome. Specifically the practical that we were given on the 26th for the 3D class, to design a bag for a design student. My design Is minimalistic but it has maximum impact. A simple but effective design.
From what you have read in Chapter 1, explain the relationship between complexity and simplicity (give 3 specific examples from the book OR your own experiences)
Complexity and Simplicity are always going to be entwined. Although they can exist without the other, design is better when it considers both of the parties involved and whatever area of design it is coming from.
1. For example those Apple guys who invented the iphone, it is extremely complex; however it has greatly benefited mankind by making everything simpler to use.
2. Using the web, search engines make everything 50 billion times easier and theyre databases are complex.
3. Windows media player. Need I say more? The WORST media storage program ever! itunes has simplified eveything into a basic functioning media program that is very easy to use!
I found the following video on Youtube. Its of John Maeda talking on TED!
INTERMISSION!
Also today.. we planned rough groups for the exhibition.
First we Brainstormed every aspect of the exhibition on the whiteboard..
Then We split into groups of two. Roland And I were grouped together and we came up with the following groups out of the treacherous board that is white..
Then We split into groups of two. Roland And I were grouped together and we came up with the following groups out of the treacherous board that is white..
We felt that these were good groups to break everyone up in.
OVER AND OUT!
