Graphics and Design 110 deals with the scientific process, which is a highly concentrated methodology focusing on the five-step Engineering Design Process. The five-step Engineering Design Process has been constructed to provide a rigorous, repeatable, formal scientific methodology to engineering problems. These steps are as follows: Define the Problem, Gather Information, Generate Multiple Solutions, Analyze and Select a Solution, and Test and Implement the Solution. This design process is a…
Appendices Appendix 1 ‘The Manhattan Transcripts’ by Bernard Tschumi “The Manhattan Transcripts is a theoretical project of drawings, they differ from the most architectural drawings insofar as they are neither real projects nor mere fantasies. They propose to transcribe an architectural interpretation of reality. To this aim, they use a particular structure indicated by photographs that either direct or ‘witness’ events (some would say ‘functions’, others would call them ‘programs’) At the…
Purpose Economy vs. Creative Economy Aaron Hurst describes the fourth economic stage as the purpose economy (following the knowledge economy). As humans, we have a fear of not mattering. Because of this, Hurst predicts our next economic era will be centered around our individual quest for purpose. Each of the previous economies have made mankind ‘faster, stronger, smarter,’ but now mankind is turning back to a more ‘human’ way of doing things. Purpose is a choice, according to Hurst, which…
both STEM disciplines and non-STEM disciplines. Other practices can be addressed as well, but one practice across the band will be the focus to ensure that all practices are introduced to the students throughout the year. To encourage ongoing communication and development, teachers will be placed on support teams. Members of the team will observe each others’ instruction and provided feedback, encouragement, and suggestion. This ongoing dialogue among teachers creating a true community who…
With the focus on fire safety and patient care, the Baltimore City Fire Department is one of the leaders in fire protection in the United States. However, as the world changes, the Baby Boomers continue to exceed the senior age of 65, and Millennials reaches parenthood, specific risk starts to emerge. Furthermore, because of these groups being scattered throughout the Baltimore City region, it is essential for the organization to acknowledge the risk and vulnerability to each community they…
of new cell phone handset designs and other product line designs were to hire new designers. In order to make the Samsung’s brand stand out from the rest, the chairman decided to hire “young hip designers” from America to come up with fresh ideas, therefore bringing recognition of the Samsung brand. Samsung designers were sent to different places so they could get inspired, and bring that inspiration to the company’s products designs. Samsung had a different idea for design centers, they would…
being scratch resistant as well as shatter-proof. As competitor, Samsung just released their newest phone, the Galaxy 7, which is waterproof. Apple needs to design a product to withhold its competitive edge with Samsung’s newest idea. Creating a highly durable new iPhone would help Apple keep the advantage over its’ competitors. Functional design has and needs to continue to be Apple’s top priority. IOS 9 is the most recent impactful update. The main idea for software updates is to surpass…
Form The corkscrew must showcase the very best in contemporary Italian design as well as look aesthetically pleasing to the consumer. Designing the corkscrew around an Italian woman should provide a ‘tongue and cheek’ product that will represent playfulness, whilst bringing out the childish side in the user. Its form will directly impact the overall performance and quality of the product. A more premium yet still effective appearance will carry a higher price because of its unique…
Introduction Today’s world with perfection always search for new in their look. In the world with a necessary habit of fashion, Zara makes a well-known place in the people’s heart. When fashion is the new phenomenon until the mid-19th century Armancio Ortega the founder of Zara (Inditex) comes with an idea of starting the business (in 1963) with making housecoats and robes in La Coruna, as he was the son of railway worker. While in 1975 he took his business to a little bit advance level by…
Creativity and innovation are more often focused on as an individual trait. However, creativity and innovation are considered as the backbone of organizations. In current competitive environments, it becomes more than necessary for the organizations to focus on ways to improve creativity and innovation. Improving the organizational culture in order to improve creativity and innovation becomes imperative in this context (Amabile et al, 1996). The essay argues that current organizations have to…