A Learning Process | Summary - Week 12

| Summary |

- Week 12 -

As I came to realise that the module was coming to an end, I automatically began to think and reconsider the fact that this module didn't just expand the wavelength of my thoughts, but also evolved me as a person. It has made me a lot more observant and has changed the way i see things. Although it has changed my perspective, It's sad to accept that it has come to an end, but as they say, don't be sad 'cause it's over, be happy 'cause it happened. So here's to a new beginning.

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Product Design | Presentation - Week 12

| Product Design |

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This week we were asked to present our product while explaining the process of S.C.A.M.P.E.R.So I now introduce you to our brand new product, Flaunt.The World's first all in on everyday make-up pen.

We also showed how we were inspired by the simple structure of a pen and how we substituted the parts of a pen with make-up products to form our final product.

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This particular presentation took longer than we anticipated, we spent almost 2-3 hours just designing the product on photoshop as we paid a lot of attention to detail, and then we had to obviously make use of what we learnt before, thus we brainstormed and formed a Mind Map for SCAMPER. Overall this presentation was very satisfying as we tried our best to not just introduce our product in an interesting manner but also create a sense of excitement to our listeners and that to us is what a successful "product design" presentation is.

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A New Beginning | Week 12

| A New Beginning |

- Day 77 -

"Don't be sad 'cause it's over, be happy 'cause it happened."

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| A New Beginning |

- Day 76 -

"I made these lights not just to decor my room but to also represent that although I'm leading towards the end of the module, I'm going to let today be the start of something new."

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| A New Beginning |

- Day 75 - 

"Don't loose hope as everyday is a new beginning."

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| A New Beginning |

- Day 74 - 

"Today is not just another day. It's a new opportunity. Another chance. A New Beginning. Embrace it."

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| A New Beginning |

- Day 73 - 

"Every End is a New Beginning."

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| A New Beginning |

- Day 72 -  

"Sometimes starting over is the smarter option."

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| A New Beginning |

- Day 71 - 

"You don't have to be great to start, but you have to start to be great."

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A Learning Process | Summary - Week 11

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- Week 11 -



This week was rather more of a process of really observing and  realising how empathy towards things or even people is so important and how it plays such a huge role in terms of design. Its not just seeing someone else in a tough situation and thinking of a solution but its more of putting yourself in that situation and coming up with an effective solution which is practical and affordable to your target audience. It showed how designing a product is actually such a huge task and requires various technical skills, and how it's one of the most competitive yet creative and fast paced industry in the world.

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Product Design | Class Activity - Week 11

| Product Design |

- Week 11 -

This week we were asked to design a new product using forced connections.

The first step to creating the product was idea generation.

Thus we went through a process of :

- See. Think. Wonder. -

where we took out random things from our bags and tried to really observe and think what can be the next evolutionary product.

- Looking 10/2 -

And finally,
We made a Mind Map for S.C.A.M.P.E.R to help us with out final presentation.

- Reflection -

As a group we really worked together in terms of not just brainstorming and coming up with the ideas but also in terms of designing and presenting the product. Each group member played a vital role in making this product come to life. We also did research on the statistics of the product and its practical use in the real world. This made us think even more and also made us realise how much work, thought and detailing goes into a single product.

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Empathy | Week 11

| Empathy |

- Day 70 -

"My college has segregated bins for different waste, which shows their empathy towards the environment."- Artonomist -

| Empathy |

- Day 69 -

"This is just to avoid unnecessary injuries, thus, empathy towards the people in general."

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| Empathy |

- Day 68 -

"A different section for non-smokers, is also an example of empathy."

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| Empathy |

- Day 67 -

"A caution sign to avoid injuries shows empathy too."

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| Empathy |

- Day 66 -

"This poster was put up as a reminder to switch off the lights in order to save electricity, empathy again."

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| Empathy |

- Day 65 -

"Umbrella's placed to provide shade to the public is a sense of empathy too."

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| Empathy |

- Day 64 -

"Lifts provided for the ones who cannot walk the stairs is a empathy by itself."

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A Learning Process | Summary - Week 10

| Summary |

- Week 10 -

This week was different. Im not too sure how to explain it in depth but this week I learnt to pay attention to detail, and also realised how even the smallest of things have so much thought, work and creativity put into it. It taught me how everything around us is such an interesting work of creativity and how there is so much attention to detail. Detailing is a hard task, and not everyone can master it, but as they say, patience is the key and the results are so satisfying. I've started practicing and applying some more detailing into everything I do as it results to being some of my best works.

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TED Talk - Shawn Achor | Week 10

|The Happy Secret to Better Work|

Shawn Achor

In this TED Talk, Shawn Achor emphasises on the fact that each one of us have control over our own happiness and how that impacts on every decision we make. We must change our ways of looking at the world than let it control us. Yes, we do have control over a lot of things, and we can not only change the way we look at things but also change the results of business and education. One must always stay positive and be grateful for the things they have and the things they can do and this first step towards optimism can really have a huge impact on ones happiness and rate of productivity. Just to conclude, the way you look at things plays a huge role in the decisions you make, so think smart and stay happy.

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source of picture
 http://www.livehappy.com/search/content/shawn%20achor

Class Activity | Forced Connections - Week 10

| Forced Connections |

- Class Activity -

"We were given 6 objects and 6 characteristics and were asked to combine and portray each character to each object, and illustrate it."

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Forced Connections | Week 10

| Forced Connections |

- Day 63 -

"This light caught my attention, and I just realised how its actually a combination of the light bulb itself with the metallic structure around it."

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| Forced Connections |

- Day 62 -

"This Store has combined the concept of recycling with product design as they made these bags using used plastic bottles only."

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| Forced Connections |

- Day 61 -

"I noticed how even the most simple object - a pen, is an example of forced connection of ink and plastic."

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| Forced Connections |

- Day 60 -

"I realised that even the world of fashion, uses forced connections to such a high extent - in this picture, metal and leather for the belt."

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Forced Connections | Day 59 - Week 10

| Forced Connections |

- Day 59 -

"Even some of the most un-noticed objects represents forced connections, just like this metallic clothes rack with wheels at the bottom."

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Forced Connections | Day 58 - Week 10

| Forced Connections |

- Day 58 -

"I saw this purse made of leather with a hint of metal which made it more appealing, and also is an example of forced connections."

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Forced Connections | Day 57 - Week 10

| Forced Connections |

- Day 57 -

"There are so many things around us that are initiated by the concept of forced connections, I had to take a picture of these hangers which were made by combining metal clips on a wooden hanger."

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A Learning Process | Summary - Week 9

| Summary |

- Week 9 -

This week I found my 'Focus', I got a clear image of what I want to do, which might change overtime but as of now it's something I'm working on, I'd rather work on something that I really want than be unsure about what I want and work on things that dont necessary benefit me. I want to be a digital creator, which is not easy at all, but it's worth the risk, and I'm ready to work and hustle on achieving it. It's so important to focus on what needs your attention, as, the focus that comes from within leads to mere success. I'm not saying it's easy to find one thing to focus on as we humans have a very indecisive mind, but once we reach the point of discovering it, It's all hustle and work from there. I believe in myself and in my work ethic. I will strive with utter focus to achieve my goals.

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Analogical Thinking Quiz | Week 9

| Analogical Thinking Quiz |

- Week 9 -

Type 1

1. Odometer is to mileage as compass is to direction.

2. Marathon is to race as hibernation is to sleep.

3. Window is to pane as book is to page.

4. Cup is to coffee as bowl is to soup.

5. Yard is to inch as quart is to ounce.

Type 2

1. Hand is to ring as head is to cap.

2. Car is to horse and buggy as computer is to pen and ink. 

3. Cup is to bowl as vacuum cleaner is to broom.

4. Towel is to bathtub as chest of drawers is to bed.  

5. Grapes are to a pear as cheese is to butter. 

Type 3

1. A T-shirt is to a pair of shoes as a chest of drawers is to a couch.

2. An eye is to a pair of binoculars as a mouth is to a microphone. 

3. Scissors is to knife as pitcher is to watering can. 

4. Newspaper is to book as trumpet is to banjo.  

5. Fly is to ant as snake is to lizard.

Type 4

Type 5

1. A binding surrounds a book; a frame surrounds a picture.

2. One explores to discover; one researches to learn. 

3. Siamese is a kind of cat; romaine is a kind of lettuce. 

4. A finch is a type of bird; a Dalmatian is a type of dog.

5. A petal is a part of a flower; a tire is a part of a bicycle.


Type 6

1. Devotion is characteristic of a monk; wanderlust is characteristic of a rover.

2. Slapstick results in laughter; horror results in fear.

3. Verve and enthusiasm are synonyms; devotion and reverence are synonyms.

4. A spy acts in a clandestine manner; an accountant acts in a meticulous manner.

5. A cobbler makes and repairs shoes; a contractor builds and repairs buildings.
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