Monday, October 4, 2010

Reflection - Prototype.

1. What are the difficulties that you have encountered during the process?
Cutting the cardboard, using the penknife, getting the correct dimensions, making sure the dimensions are correct and precise, using the hot glue gun, glueing the cardboard together, making hinges for the product to work, making the "Handle" of my clothes hanger, making the edges less sharp, making it aesthetically pleasing, making the carabiner attached to the prototype, making the structure strong, stabilised etc.

2. How do you overcome the difficulties encountered?
Ask guidance from Miss Seah and make improvement to existing product or method.

3. What are the 2 key takeaways for this lesson?
My original idea would put unnecessary stress on the area where clothes rests on. Stress are commonly avoided in designing a product. Only attaching the carabiner is not enough modeling, must be creative and think out of the box, maybe making a bendable hanger.

Thursday, July 22, 2010

Ergonomics (Product description and Idea Trigger)

i)
This is a peach coloured orange slicer. There is a ringed shaped object at the top of the slicer which allows the user to put his fingers through and grip the product more tightly.This provides the user with comfort and ease of use. There is an arc below the ring and there is a pointed triangular shaped object below the arc. So, the user will grip the ring and use the pointed triangular shaped object to cut the orange's skin. The triangular object and the whole orange slicer is made of plastic and not other sharper materials which is safe to use as it lessens injuries by being cut by the sharp part. This also speed up the process of cutting the orange as compared to using a knife as its shape allows the user to cut the orange in a fast and desired way. Overall, this object is ergonomic as it provides the user with safety, ease of use, comfort, productivity.


ii)

Is it safe to use? Will the user cut himself if the triangular shaped object is too sharp?

Is the triangular part sharp enough to penetrate the orange's skin?

Is the triangular part long enough to penetrate through the orange's skin at the riht depth?

Is it easy to cut with the product? Is the cutting smooth?

Is the ring too big or small for the user's finger to pass through?

Is the materials used expensive? Is it long lasting?

Is the material used safe for allergy sufferers?

Is the colour used appropriate for the user? (Not too bright etc.)

Is the design attractive?

Is the weight of the product appropriate?

Is the product environmentally friendly?

Is this product elderly friendly/ child safe?


iii)

Yes. The elderly may cut himself/herself as the triangular part is quite sharp. The elderly may not have enough strength to let the triangular part penetrate the orange's skin. The elderly's fingers might not fit through the ring. The elderly might not know which direction to pull the slicer to cut the orange's skin as the triangular part is pointed to a certain direction that requires the user to slice the orange in a particular manner.


iv) There is a collapsible or expandable plastic part for different finger sizes so peoples with bigger fingers will expand the plastic part while peoples with smaller fingers will collapse the plastic part to adjust the size of the ring to suit his needs.

There is also a clip to store the plastic part when it is not in used, or collapsed.

At the triangular part which it is very sharp, there is a spring next to the triangular part, connected to a movable plastic circle. There is a hole in the circle for the triangular part to come out if the spring was compressed when the person was slicing the orange. If the person accidentally slipped, the spring will expand and make sure that the person does not get injured by the triangular part. The spring is also anti-rust, and will last for a long time.

-Christopher Nah

Sunday, July 11, 2010

Ergonomics II










1. What is Ergonomics?
It is the study of people's efficiency in their working environment. -New Oxford American Dictionary

Ergonomics is the science of designing the job, equipment, and workplace to fit the worker. Proper ergonomic design is necessary to prevent repetitive strain injuries, which can develop over time and can lead to long-term disability.
- wikipedia

An applied science that coordinates the design of devices, systems, and physical working conditions with the capacities and requirements of the worker. - Dictionary.reference.com

My understanding and definition of ergonomics:
Ergonomics is the science of designing the job and devices, equipment, systems, workplace and physical workplace to fit the worker's requirements and capacities and ensure the efficiency of the worker in their working environment.

2. What are the 5 aspects of Ergonomics?
There are five aspects of ergonomics: safety, comfort, ease of use, productivity/performance, and aesthetics. Based on these aspects of ergonomics, examples are given below of how products or systems could benefit from redesign based on ergonomic principles. The benefits of an ergonomic redesign often cross over into more than one category.

Safety: E.g. Medicine bottles — print sizes could be enlarged so those with impaired vision (due to sinus problems, for example) can more easily read the label instructions. Ergonomics can discover the optimum font style, color and size to enhance readability using the limited space available on a medicine label.
http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://www.chemistryland.com/ChemEdArticle/PrescriptionBottle.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.chemistryland.com/ChemEdArticle/PowerPoint.html&usg=__cFfubbDK6M3hUCE6RoV_Moey0yY=&h=412&w=500&sz=34&hl=en&start=3&sig2=5km1dVCalnIV0_WN60Tg1g&tbnid=MAa09wkJrJsgYM:&tbnh=107&tbnw=130&ei=Sl1ITOjFII_4cPuF4aMM&prev=/images%3Fq%3Dmedicine%2Bbottles%2Bwith%2Blabel%26um%3D1%26hl%3Den%26client%3Dsafari%26rls%3Den%26biw%3D1280%26bih%3D580%26tbs%3Disch:1&um=1&itbs=1

Comfort: E.g. Alarm clock display — some displays are harshly bright, drawing one’s eye to the light or keeping one awake when surroundings are dark. Ergonomic principles could redesign this based on contrast principles and include automatic dimming functions in low-light environments (such as when a user has turned off the room lights to sleep).
http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://www.227volts.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/09/big-alarm-clock.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.227volts.com/%3Fm%3D200809%26paged%3D2&usg=__4g5_C6SZnUanUNwKypU6m2fp16I=&h=300&w=300&sz=12&hl=en&start=0&sig2=wz0FIFYp7UxC5z7Fto-N5Q&tbnid=QztuWIYTYufIlM:&tbnh=131&tbnw=151&ei=b11ITN7THIu6cefRkbEM&prev=/images%3Fq%3Dalarm%2Bclock%26um%3D1%26hl%3Den%26client%3Dsafari%26sa%3DN%26rls%3Den%26biw%3D1280%26bih%3D580%26tbs%3Disch:1&um=1&itbs=1&iact=hc&vpx=131&vpy=98&dur=1126&hovh=225&hovw=225&tx=136&ty=105&page=1&ndsp=24&ved=1t:429,r:0,s:0

Ease of use: E.g. Street Signs — in an unfamiliar area, it can be quite difficult to spot street signs. This could be addressed by using principles of visual detection to make street signs more visible.
http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://danielschereck.com/wp2004/imageslud/r20030208-ludwigsburgsign.jpg&imgrefurl=http://danielschereck.com/wp2004/wp-ludwigsburg.htm&usg=__e_VLrEhQFDUrzTdW51OTXvyKFmg=&h=368&w=504&sz=49&hl=en&start=0&sig2=2oXBuUkSjPqGi_9mQG_hqA&tbnid=1ypdOmrtnNh9JM:&tbnh=168&tbnw=225&ei=Al9ITO-vK9XccPnd6a4M&prev=/images%3Fq%3Dbright%2Bstreet%2Bsigns%26um%3D1%26hl%3Den%26client%3Dsafari%26sa%3DN%26rls%3Den%26biw%3D1280%26bih%3D474%26tbs%3Disch:1&um=1&itbs=1&iact=hc&vpx=519&vpy=95&dur=1836&hovh=192&hovw=263&tx=189&ty=116&page=1&ndsp=10&ved=1t:429,r:2,s:0

Productivity/performance: E.g. Office furniture/equipment — the use of ergonomically designed office furniture and equipment (such as office chairs and computer input devices) can drastically reduce work-related injuries and employee absences.
http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://a1.twimg.com/profile_images/503156572/ergonomic-chair-786724_bigger.jpg&imgrefurl=http://twitter.com/ergo_chair&usg=__q6BBvlKtPCgB0e-zXtpL5DuIJNs=&h=358&w=379&sz=10&hl=en&start=0&sig2=FJ2s17seCrRgHVcaV9nt5g&tbnid=owQ63ivxj8I86M:&tbnh=152&tbnw=183&ei=KF9ITObvAp34cPmonKsM&prev=/images%3Fq%3Dergonomic%2Bchair%26um%3D1%26hl%3Den%26client%3Dsafari%26sa%3DN%26rls%3Den%26biw%3D1280%26bih%3D474%26tbs%3Disch:1&um=1&itbs=1&iact=hc&vpx=295&vpy=101&dur=1229&hovh=218&hovw=231&tx=151&ty=114&page=1&ndsp=14&ved=1t:429,r:1,s:0

Aesthetics: E.g. Signs in the workplace — signage could be made more aesthetic by using a consistent format throughout the workplace.
http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://www.exponent.com/files/Uploads/Images/Biomechanics/trip%2520signs.jpg&imgrefurl=http://minutemanparking.com/news/2008/12/&usg=__f0gHJd7bMk6ohs5UmKdItdW1JjY=&h=300&w=400&sz=72&hl=en&start=0&sig2=wiyemLRbsgLEFpq529ZJ0g&tbnid=_glp7wGRtKsj3M:&tbnh=146&tbnw=194&ei=619ITLzrM4K8ccr4tKkM&prev=/images%3Fq%3Dworkplace%2Bsigns%26um%3D1%26hl%3Den%26client%3Dsafari%26sa%3DN%26rls%3Den%26biw%3D1280%26bih%3D474%26tbs%3Disch:1&um=1&itbs=1&iact=hc&vpx=982&vpy=121&dur=1493&hovh=194&hovw=259&tx=177&ty=105&page=1&ndsp=13&ved=1t:429,r:6,s:0

-http://en.citizendium.org/wiki/Ergonomics#Five_aspects_of_ergonomics

3. For each aspects of Ergonomics, explain with an example of a product that is designed for the elderly, how the product meet that particular aspect of Ergonomics.
Safety: E.g. Medicine bottles — print sizes could be enlarged so those elderly with impaired vision (due to sinus problems, for example) can more easily read the label instructions. Ergonomics can discover the optimum font style, color and size to enhance readability using the limited space
available on a medicine label. Picture is same as above.

Comfort: E.g. Make a product for example a chair that gives the elderly good support. It may be made of spongy material to make the chair even comfortable for the elderly to sit on and have parts that angle the chair according to the elderly's posture to suit his or her needs. Picture is same as above.

Ease of use: E.g. The product
made must be elder-friendly and must not have a complicated system which the elderly would have to know to use the product as it is not easy.
http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://eldergadget.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/elderly-computers.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.eldergadget.com/category/elderfriendly-computers&usg=__XB_8DoDIoGjCvPwxoWGTPPrde_M=&h=287&w=450&sz=26&hl=en&start=0&sig2=h0GT_lp04oTejZ6JeX3XEg&tbnid=AWOtZZARyaH0tM:&tbnh=143&tbnw=213&ei=EuxLTMa6J4TCrAec6IW6Dg&prev=/images%3Fq%3Delderly%2Bfriendly%2Binterface%26um%3D1%26hl%3Den%26client%3Dsafari%26sa%3DN%26rls%3Den%26biw%3D1280%26bih%3D583%26tbs%3Disch:10%2C4&um=1&itbs=1&iact=rc&dur=271&page=1&ndsp=18&ved=1t:429,r:5,s:0&biw=1280&bih=583

Productivity/performance: E.g. We can design a ergonomic sofa for the elderly to use and ensure that it reduces the chances of injuries caused by the sofa happening.
http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://images.inmagine.com/img/tongro/tg169/tg169002.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.inmagine.com/tg169/tg169002-photo&usg=__yhJRnQ4VbjwpCkAfny8o5eMwAKA=&h=400&w=400&sz=57&hl=en&start=18&sig2=gaeK8t4RRvmhyDFAKDGJCg&tbnid=S5Nn2wtQsUOXWM:&tbnh=131&tbnw=143&ei=m-xLTK_JJ4aevQOmoOy7Cg&prev=/images%3Fq%3Delderly%2Bfriendly%2Bsofa%26um%3D1%26hl%3Den%26client%3Dsafari%26sa%3DN%26rls%3Den%26biw%3D1280%26bih%3D583%26tbs%3Disch:10%2C448&um=1&itbs=1&iact=rc&dur=190&page=2&ndsp=18&ved=1t:429,r:15,s:18&biw=1280&bih=583

Aesthetics: E.g. the product made for the elderly can have a simple, plain look as elderly might not prefer furnitures with lots of sharp colours and graffiti arts on the surface as its design.
http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://somethingboutrenes.files.wordpress.com/2009/06/ino-mobile-front.jpg&imgrefurl=http://somethingboutrenes.wordpress.com/category/marketing-insight/&usg=__IjGd130txCcD1AWkgUXlTRz1YaA=&h=480&w=360&sz=15&hl=en&start=0&sig2=NtsufgSIwF0P6dxsgnHSAA&tbnid=BN7RL9ZzYvVgdM:&tbnh=150&tbnw=134&ei=8exLTOXWKoO4rAeX_725Dg&prev=/images%3Fq%3Delderly%2Bfriendly%2Bsimple%26um%3D1%26hl%3Den%26client%3Dsafari%26sa%3DN%26rls%3Den%26biw%3D1280%26bih%3D583%26tbs%3Disch:1&um=1&itbs=1&iact=hc&vpx=688&vpy=206&dur=2114&hovh=259&hovw=194&tx=75&ty=130&page=1&ndsp=18&ved=1t:429,r:9,s:0


Ergonomics I

1. Compare the 2 different workplaces, state your observations.
In terms of comfort and simplicity of the 2 workplaces, the first workplace have an uncomfortable chair and does not have a simple environment (desk, laptop etc.), the second workplace have a liberty chair and is more comfortable to sit on as it changes its angle to suit him as the worker adjusts his posture to his needs and what he is doing (Bending backwards to write a note etc.).
In terms of height and depth, the first work place have an incorrect height and depth of the monitor and the worker need to wear glasses to focus and see the monitor properly. He is also fidgeting around in his workplace. In the second workplace, the worker uses the M7 Monitor Arm to adjust the monitor to suit his posture as he works. This will ensure that he does not spoil his eyesight and injure his backbone as he does not need to fidget or stare at the screen to see what is on it properly.
In terms of task lighting, the first workplace have two lights, however, if he uses both, it is too bright, the light glares and the dazzling light blurs him, making him unable to work. On the other hand, if he uses only one light, the light is too dark and he cannot see what he is doing and will need to stare on the screen to see what he is typing. The second workplace, have an adjustable diffrient light and the worker can adjust the diffrient light to suit the lighting needed for what he is doing (He adjusts the diffrient light to have the lighting needed for him to write a note etc.)
In terms of freedom of movement, in the first workplace, the worker cannot move around freely as he will be blocked by his chair and table (He accidentally spoiled his armrest when he was drinking water) , in the second workplace, the worker enjoys a freedom chair, and the chair adjusts to suit what he is doing (The chair bends backwards and the armrest come upwards when he is drinking so that he can rest his hand and let him have maximum enjoyment etc.)
In terms of prolonged laptop use, in the first workplace, the worker feels uncomfortable and have to move around and adjust his laptop to suit his posture. In the second workplace, the worker uses a L2 Laptop Holder to hold his laptop inclined to the suitable angle for his work. He can also place his documents on the laptop holder to copy it into his laptop without bending his neck frequently.
In terms of desk space, the first workplace have an usable desk space and he cannot find the things that he need easily. (He accidentally knocked over the cup when he was writing and spilled water onto his notebook and also he has no place to put his keyboard and left it above his cup etc.). However, in the second workplace, there is an access rail for the worker to use and can easily find all the things that he need with racks attached to the rail.

2. Which workplace is preferred? State with reasons why one workplace is preferred over the other.
The first workplace is preferred as it provides the worker with more comfort and suits the working environment that he needs. The desk space is also enough for him to work. The second is not preferred as it provide the worker with uncomfortable chairs and the working environment does not suits his needs. The desk space is also not enough for him to work.
3. What are the considerations that should be taken into account when designing a workplace that is suitable for the user?
It must be spacious, comfortable and have the necessary equipments for the worker to work in a conducive environment.
4. Why do you think that Ergonomics is important when designing?
The workplace must give the worker a good mood and must be a conducive environment for the worker to work comfortably and produce the best results for what he is doing.

Thursday, June 24, 2010

Elderly Challenge - Observation 4

Elderly having problem remembering things.


I have observed that many elderly have problem remembering things efficiently. I have interviewed an elderly and she said to me that she forgets things frequently and that is a major problem to her lifestyle. She also says that she will forget her interview with me in 2 to 3 days. Thats why, when I ask her about lots of things that happened when she was younger, she could not remember them clearly and sometimes could not answer my questions. So I think elderly should write down things into a small notebook frequently so that they do not forget things so frequently as most elderly do not.


-Christopher Nah

Elderly Challenge - Observation 3

Elderly going to the toilet.

Some elderly have difficulty going to the toilet as the toilet bowl and the basin's level is not adjusted to the elderly's height. Thus, the elderly would have to spent extra effort to use that basin or toilet bowl and may fall or slip over. I think that the elderly's toilet should be redesigned after measuring the elderly's height and moving the toilet bowl and basin such that it is proportional to the elderly's height. Also, the designers should add anti-slip mats, bars for the elderly to hold onto so as to ensure that he or she does not easily slip or fall over and also use as a guide for the elderly to stand up and move around after he or she has finished his or her's business. The elderly should also wear a device that allows his or her's children to know if she has fallen down or any other things that went wrong in the toilet.

-Christopher Nah

Elderly Challenge - Observation 2

Elderly having to do all the household chores.

Quite an amount of elderly stay at home normally to complete all the household chores and does not experience freedom and keeping in touch with the community. Some elderly also have children but they are either busy at work or does not even bother or care to help her with household chores or maybe just hiring a maid to help her with the household chores. By doing so, the elderly will have some free time to interact with other elderly and also keep in touch with the community. Some elderly have a worse scenario of not even able to contact their children at all and they are quite depressed. Their children should at least give them their contact number so that they do not feel lonely and can tell their children their problems or difficulties or just have someone to chat with.

-Christopher Nah

Elderly Challenge - Observation 1

Elderly going up the escalator.

I have been to some Shopping Centre during the June Holidays and noticed that the elderly are having problems going up the escalator as the speed of the escalator moving is way to fast for some elderly to catch up with. They may also fall or slip if they accidentally did not manage to grip onto the rail of the escalator. However, I also notice that the chances of them falling is way higher when they are trying to go up the escalator and there are lots of other peoples behind him or her. The elderly thus rushed to go up the escalator as to not delay other shoppers from going up.
To resolve this problem, I think the shopping centre should have more lifts or maybe slow down the speed of some escalators until the elderly are able to go on it. In my opinion, I also think that more people including the elderly's children, should help the elderly go up the escalator or maybe just simply saying "Slowly, don`t rush". Her children should also go with the elderly to the shopping centre together and assist in whatever the elderly is having problem in. If the elderly just went to the shopping centre to get some groceries, the elderly's children can also ask her to stay at home and they will go and get the groceries for the elderly.

-Christopher Nah

Saturday, June 12, 2010

Holiday work - Part 1: Understanding the ‘The Elderly Challenge’

1.Explain in your own words, the FOUR key recommendations of the report.

1.Housing for Seniors: Elder-Friendly Housing
2.Accessibility for Seniors: Barrier-Free Society
3.Caring for Seniors: Holistic and Affordable Healthcare and Eldercare
4.Opportunities for Seniors: Active Lifestyles and Well-being

The report focuses on the above 4 key recommendations. The first key recommendation “Housing for Seniors: Elder-Friendly Housing”, is about Singapore having a wide range of housing types for the elderly to choose from to suit their needs. The second key recommendation “Accessibility for Seniors: Barrier-Free Society”, is about Singapore having a user-friendly system for the elderly to travel about which includes Singapore having accessible lifts, walkways, transportation etc. to meet the needs of the elderly. The third key recommendation “Caring for Seniors: Holistic and Affordable Healthcare and Eldercare” is about Singapore having a very affordable healthcare while ensuring that it meets the needs of the elderly and improves their life quality. The forth key recommendation “Opportunities for Seniors: Active Lifestyles and Well-being” is about Singapore bringing the community together as one, ensuring that the relationships of the seniors towards their family members and friends is strong and to make sure that their family members are the one they will look for first when they encounter problems or challengers. Furthermore, Singapore will ensure that the elderly here leads a healthy and active lifestyle.



2.State ONE way that the CAI report is recommending to make our public housing more elderly-friendly

One way that the report is recommending to make our public housing more elderly-friendly is that HDB should provide more rental housing options for seniors, by exploring the lease of its vacant flats to voluntary welfare organisations (VWOs), to cater to seniors who may prefer to rent rather than buy, or who need to downgrade from their existing flats.

State TWO ways on how we can ensure that the quality of elderly care here in Singapore is affordable
Two ways the the report is recommending to ensure that the quality of elderly care is Singapore is affordable is that the Government should top-up Medisave accounts of less well off Singaporeans when there are budgetary surpluses to ensure that seniors have the means to afford healthcare services and that MOH and MCYS should enhance the role of Community Case Management Service (CCMS) through closer integration with the hospital system and the community, to ensure that caregivers are guided closely and linked to proper follow-up care in the community.



3.After reading the CAI report, what do you are the THREE things that you can do, as an SST student, to help overcome these elderly challenges

I can visit my grandparents and other elderly and talk with them often so that the relationship between us is maintained and my grandparents does not feel left out.

I can call my grandparents and other elderly that I know frequently to check with them their health and also bring them to the hospital to do check-ups, so that I ensure that their healthcare and life quality is at its highest.

I can donate money or goods that the home for the aged needs so that I ensure that the homes for the aged always have enough budget and supplies to take good care of the elderly.

Wednesday, March 24, 2010

Personal Reflection (NEWater visit)

1. What are the 3 key takeaways from today’s visit?

How does the NEWater factory purifies sewage water.
What the four national taps are.
Where the NEWater plants, water distillation plants, reservoirs and imported water pipes are in Singapore.

2. Name 2 concepts that you have learnt today during the visit.

"The first process is called Microfiltration (MF). In MF, the treated used water is passed through fibres that work as microscopic filters. Each fibre can filter out particles up to 0.2 microns in size. It ensures a consistently good quality feed water to prevent clogging in the Reverse Osmosis membrane. It also removes bacteria and protozoa.

This is the next process where the MF filtrate (feed) undergoes Reverse Osmosis (RO). RO involves applying pressure for water to flow from the concentrated side to the less concentrated side through a semi- permeable membrane to remove inorganics like heavy metals, nitrate, chloride, sulphate etc, and organics such as disinfection by-products, aromatic hydrocarbons, pesticides etc present in the microfiltration filtrate. The RO membrane has a pore size of 0.0001 microns and through this process, 95 percent of Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) can be removed. The RO membrane also removes viruses."

Just to inform, Source: http://www.pub.gov.sg/newater/NEWaterTech/Pages/NEWaterProductionProcess.aspx
:p

3. What is the 1 interesting thing that you have learnt today?

The contract between Singapore and Malaysia to import water ends next year.

4. What are the things that you can do to help with water conservation in Singapore?

Try to use lesser water when doing things that we do everyday, like bathing, washing hands...

Tell other peoples about saving water, the challenges Singapore faces, and the NEWater plant and PUB Website
(http://www.pub.gov.sg/Pages/default.aspx)

Monday, February 8, 2010

Photography (People)

The three photos that I have taken...

This photo is taken such that the focal point of this picture is the "golden stings" or the 4 points in the middle. (Me, my book, my bag and the flowers and trees behind me)
This picture is taken such that the focal point of this picture is the top two-thirds and the objects in this picture does not look flat.
This picture is taken such that the focal point of this picture is the top two-thirds and the objects in this picture does not look flat.


Story:

It was Monday and I decided to go to the garden to read. The garden has nice and fragrant flowers and trees which helps me to relieve stress and also helps me to be in a relaxed mood.
There are also some benches and tables which you could put your belongings and sit comfortably on it. After reading, I went to see the trees and flowers behind me. They were beautiful! I sure love our school's garden!

Monday, January 18, 2010

Definition of theme - Environment.

The natural environment, commonly referred to simply as the environment, encompasses all living and non-living things occurring naturally on Earth or some region thereof.

The concept of the natural environment can be distinguished by components:

The natural environment is contrasted with the built environment, which comprises the areas and components that are strongly influenced by humans. A geographical area is regarded as a natural environment (with an indefinite article), if the human impact on it is kept under a certain limited level

-Wikipedia.org (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Natural_environment)




environment |enˈvīrənmənt; -ˈvī(ə)rn-|

noun

1 the surroundings or conditions in which a person, animal, or plant lives or operates. - (like the community and peoples)

[usu. with adj. ] the setting or conditions in which a particular activity is carried on : a good learning environment.

[with adj. ] Computing the overall structure within which a user, computer, or program operates : a desktop development environment.

2 ( the environment) the natural world, as a whole or in a particular geographical area, esp. as affected by human activity.


-Macbook Dictionary (/Applications/Dictionary)





en⋅vi⋅ron⋅ment  [en-vahy-ruhthinsp.pngn-muhthinsp.pngnt, -vahy-ern-] dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif Show IPA

–noun

1.

the aggregate of surrounding things, conditions, or influences; surroundings; milieu.- (What surrounds the thing and the condition the thing is in.)

2.

Ecology. the air, water, minerals, organisms, and all other external factors surrounding and affecting a given organism at any time.

3.

the social and cultural forces that shape the life of a person or a population.

4.

Computers. the hardware or software configuration, or the mode of operation, of a computer system: In a time-sharing environment, transactions are processed as they occur.

5.

an indoor or outdoor setting that is characterized by the presence of environmental art that is itself designed to be site-specific.


-Dictionary.com (http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/Environment)


Environment:

The aggregate of surroundings, conditions, or influences; surroundings; milieu in which a person, animal, or plant lives or operates, that encompasses all living and non-living things occurring naturally on Earth or some region thereof.


Difference between Isometric, Oblique and Orthographic Drawing.

The orthographic projection shows the object as it looks from the front, right, left, top, bottom, or back, and are typically positioned relative to each other according to the rules of either first-angle or third-angle projection.









The isometric projection show the object from angles in which the scales along each axis of the object are equal. Isometric projection corresponds to rotation of the object by ± 45° about the vertical axis, followed by rotation of approximately ± 35.264° [= arcsin(tan(30°))] about the horizontal axis starting from an orthographic projection view. "Isometric" comes from the Greek for "same measure." One of the things that makes isometric drawings so attractive is the ease with which 60 degree angles can be constructed with only a compass and straightedge.









An oblique projection is a simple type of graphical projection used for producing pictorial, two-dimensional images of three-dimensional objects:

  • it projects an image by intersecting parallel rays (projectors)
  • from the three-dimensional source object with the drawing surface (projection plan).

In both oblique projection and orthographic projection, parallel lines of the source object produce parallel lines in the projected image.








-Source:
Wikipedia.org

Monday, January 11, 2010

Reflection: My first lesson of Art, Design, Media and Technology (ADMT) Lesson 1


What ADMT means to me is using technology or media, we could connect globally and share with the world your art piece or design. The attitude that a ADMT student should have is paying attention and listen to what the ADMT teacher is saying although the topic that the teacher is discussing may not always be interesting or fun-filled as students of ADMT should know that currently, only SST is having the subject ADMT and all students of ADMT should appreciate the lesson. What I aspire as a ADMT student is that one day, I would sketch up a design that might be used commercially or maybe a device that can help the needy and the elderly. I think I can achieve my aspiration by firstly, listening attentively in class and not dozing off. Secondly, i need to work hard and maybe I would achieve my aspiration one day.

( The Sketching )
If you have difficulties seeing the texts properly,
heres the words in the picture.
(The peoples in the middle of the picture are saying Hi, Hello, Hey, Did you know that...... and today......)
(The person at the to of the picture is screaming, " My House!!!!!! ")
(All the peoples in this picture are thinking (inside the bubble) that if only Art, Design, Media and technology was better......)

(The Meaning)
At the left hand corner of the picture, you can see a house on fire as the hot Sun set it on fire. In my opinion, a house that lacks design (structural safety) and technology (resistance to heat) would easily go on fire.
Beside the house, you can see a house that is being blown down by the wind. In my opinion, a house that lacks design (structural safety) and technology (resistance to wind) would be blown down by the wind easily.
In the middle of the picture, you can see a crowd that is standing on a pedestrian pavement chatting with each other. They are exchanging information with each other about current happenings by talking as the most common way of communicating without technology and media would be talking. So if there was technology, like internet or a handphone, or if there was media, like newspaper or the news, people would be updated about current happenings easier and do not need to rely mostly on talking to exchange information. So, all the peoples in this picture are think that if there was technology, life would be a lot more easier and fun.
The overall of this picture looks old and low quality (e.g. The straw house and the low quality pavement) to depict the lack of Art, Design, Media and Technology