Assignment 3: Treasuring Time

This project was a very conceptual approach at design. It looked at the very essence of time, looking at capturing time, prolonging time, enjoying time etc etc. The project very much stressed the concept of the design rather than the actual object.

Time. My approach was to look at a very sensual time of the day, especially sunrise and sunset where conversation is present. Not just any conversation, but very emotive conversation that happens at that time. Normal conversation such as the usual 'hello, goodbye, how was your day' type was not what i was aiming at, but rather the deeper meaningful chat with your family or friends that usually happens at sunrise or sunset.

I approached this with the thought of designing a tea tray as at that time of day tea is usually there being sipped along with the chat. I then wanted to enhance the moment of time and perhaps prolong it by creating talking points in the form of interesting objects. This would have its place on the tray in the form of a space for every persons 'interesting' object.

I found myself very much trapped into the idea of a tea tray and am disappointed with myself at not exploring the idea further to realise that the tea set on the tray was not neccesary. I was only trying to promote conversation by bringing together interesting talking pieces. This could've have been done by designing an ornate box that brings these together.

Task 5: Week 10 reflection

Designing dream machines by Richard Burkes

This video was very long and so i will try to summarise it in a few words. This video follows the design process of three different projects. A modernised motorcycle (from a classic design), a motor scooter designed specificly for the indian conditions and people, and a range of kitchen appliances that are interchangeable and also have a 'futuristic feel'. The video goes through the processes of each of the three projects, and details the techniques used by the industrial designers as they develop the innovative solutions to the briefs of each of the three projects. It explains many things including brainstorming, researching, proposual, solution investigation, prototyping and most importantly evaluation of the project.