222.358 India Jack

This was one of the slides in the week 2 which inspired me to do more in-depth research for facts in my subject.

Through our research, we ended up finding out that there are three basic types of 9-5 workers that we wanted to concentrate on; Moveable lunch breaks - business, law enforcement, service industry and technology Immovable lunch breaks - medical and teaching Moveable work area - arts and media Moveable lunch breaks/workplaces - need to create an oasis outside the workplace - near to workplaces - walking distance - near food shops. Immovable lunch breaks - need to create a quiet, private, secluded garden - no access to students or patients - needs to have plants, be natural and have a kitchen nearby. The before, during and after of a successful lunch break are; Trying to find a place to relax and have a lunch break, not finding one and staying stressed Finding a new place and sharing that find Going there for every lunch and making it a common place to meet friends

Define mode; Unpacking and synthesising the empathy findings. Provides a focus and frames the problem. Reframes the design challenge based on insights. Provides a reference. Methods; S.L.I.P -  Sort all the info List  titles that sum up groups of the info Integrate  groups that connect or overlap Prioritise  ones that have the most impact or interest Empathy Map - Say, Do, Think, Feel Journey Map -  Provides a narrative from the audience's perspective Communicates findings Helps to identify pain-points/opportunities  Persona -  User archetype Narrative Adds life 

We chatted about how the start of everyone's projects were going and what their ideas were. We also gave more ideas to each other.

This is my first reflection image, a photo of my notes from interviews about what helps people relax. It allowed for me understand common themes in relation techniques and gave me ideas for what I could be concentrating on.

Below is the Mindmap exploring the introduction of nature into cities to help with well-being of the inhabitants.

Assessment 1 is based around 7 points; Audience Profile Context Insight Need Provocation Response 5 Ways to Well-Being  The assessment has to be able to speak for itself, a stand alone piece. Anyone should be able to pick it up and understand what it is asking. Also it has to have a clear and functional aesthetic. It will be a printed, A5 booklet with a max of 1,000 words. Along side will be a 90 second presentation. The blog needs to include the documentation of the reflective diary as well as documentation of the discussions of the exchange group.  Why do we empathise?  To understand the audience To uncover the user's needs To challenge assumptions To reframe the problem How to gain empathy? Immerse; Experience what the user experiences Participate in the relevant activity or task Make roles, a person who is immersed and a note taker Role play Observe; View users and their behaviour in the relevant context People watching...

Peter Jack; 'Flow' is being engrossed in what you are doing, doing one thing in depth. He creates music on a computer which starts the 'flow' and then carries on to create a video aspect for the music. He enjoys the rhythm, beat, tone, pitch and melody of creating music. Currently he has been reconstructing songs created by others. Walking helps to create this 'flow', his favourite places are by the beach and the dashing rocks. Watching the waves and listening to them crash is calming. He also does photography , mostly of the sea and the dashing rocks.  Allows him to concentrate for long periods of time on getting the right photo at the right time. Shannan Ryan; She watches youtube series which allows her to take her mind off her work and does not require much thinking. She tries not to bring the work home with her. Walking home from work helps her to wind down. Interacting and patting her cat helps her to stay calm. She used to be rel...

Lecture: Design thinking; Empathise Define (the problem) Ideate Prototype Test Reflection diary; Loaded onto stream every friday by 5pm.  Can be a sketch, prototype, screenshot or photo. Types of class; Meeting -  Making -  Moving -  Assignments; Assignment 1 - Visual Brief and Presentation (Deadline Friday Week 4) Assignment 2 - Design Response (Deadline Friday Week 12) Lifehack Lecture; PERMA; Positive Psychology = Positive Emotions - Engagement - Positive Relationships - Meaning - Accomplishment. Winning ways to wellbeing; Connect - Give - Take notice - Keep learning - Be active.

Semester Plan; Weeks 1+2 (Research/Visual Brief)- Tuesday - Introduction Friday - Lecture and Studio Time Weeks 3+4 (Research/Visual Brief)- Tuesday - Workshops and Studio Time Friday - Studio Time Weeks 5+6 (Design/Design Response)- Tuesday - Feedback and Studio Time Friday - Studio Time Weeks 7+8 (Design/Design Response)- Tuesday - Lecture and Studio Time Friday - Studio Time Weeks 9+10 (Production/Design Response)- Tuesday - Lecture and Studio Time Friday - Peer Review and Studio Time Weeks 11+12 (Production/Design Response)- Tuesday - Production Friday - Presentations  1-4 Research 5-8 Design 9-12 Production Week Plan; Tuesday - Pit at 9am, lecture, with guest speaker - information dump Wednesday - Learning objects is uploaded to stream Friday - Mostly studio with occasional lectures plus uploading reflective diary