FINAL PRODUCT(S):

The last unit was an independent project where we had to make our own product. After thinking for a while and looking at some examples from the padlet the teacher shared with us on Pinterest, I came up with three ideas: stickers that can be also used as a  bookmark, re-designed school ID cards, and designing Logo design.   

-FINAL CHOICE—->> RE-DESIGNING ID CARD(S)

After I chose my product to be making ID cards, these were my design briefs.

-LIST OF ARTISTS THAT I THINK I COULD GET INSPIRATION FROM-

– ACTUAL ARTISTS THAT I GOT INSPIRATION FROM-

https://padlet.com/kangleepark1/as84evir9yovso2i

-DESIGN #1-

Collaboration with Keith Haring’s artwork.

-DESIGN #2-

Collaboration with Andy Warhol’s artwork.

FEEDBACK(S) I GOT FROM MY PARTNER:

One feedback I got from my partner was to make sure I leave space to include the student’s ID card number. After I applied that feedback, I also added more detail.

– FINAL DESIGN #1-

– FINAL DESIGN #2-

Reflection:

• How is your design successful and what needs to improve?
  • I was able to apply all the conditions I wanted to in the ID card (the activities, name, year of when students are graduating, etc.). I also really liked the idea of showing how much money has left on their ID card ( => I did not instantly come up with this idea.).  One thing I could improve on is to gather more ideas (from artists, Pinterest, etc.) and draw more sketches since both two designs were my first and last drawings. Although I thought of it after I finished my products, I think it would be cool if I think of other ways to put the ID cards than just a phone case.

https://padlet.com/kangleepark1/oy8nlmvwn3d42grn

A hand-made chest bag is for anyone who likes to buy fashionable items but cares about fast fashion.

lists of examples that inspired me

sketches I did before choosing the final product that I want to make

Feedback I got:

• what is the size of this bag?
  • A: I didn’t think about the scale until my friend asked me. The size of the bag is 20cm in width and 30cm in length. 

1. 2.

The first picture is when I first started designing bags. While I was sewing it on the skin-colored fabric, I didn’t like the green fur texture, so I changed it to a thinner fabric. It came out as I wanted.

Reflection:

Through this project, I enjoyed sewing the cloth without using a sewing machine. Although it took me quite a time, it made me patient and focus throughout the class time. Personally, I was extremely excited about this project because I never designed things that are wearable. Because it was my first time making a wearable project, I definitely faced some weaknesses throughout the process. Although I enjoyed sewing, it was also the hardest and most time-consuming part of my project. However, one of my strengths was … my patience and perseverance.

What is the project about?

• the project was to make a pavilion that can be built in ISB.

My process:

(practiced drawing creative pavilions)

(first pavilion made with paper)

(gathered all ideas and made my own pavilion)

materials used: paper and glue gun

inspiration from: everyday objects and other great pavilions

What key decisions did you make and why? (What do you want your audience to feel/ experience?)

• Few of the classmates asked how the person going to get out of the chair. At first, I thought of re-designing my pavilion so people can sit and get out easily. However, in the end, I decided to follow the “Form Follows Function” because re-designing would destroy my intention of making an “em fan chair.”

How is your design successful?

• I think my design was successful. Drawing is a good practice before I make something. However, I don’t always draw because what I draw never comes out exactly as I expected. Most of the time, I first imagine what I want to build, and when new ideas come to my mind, I sketch or write them down. One of my strengths was not to be stressed out just to draw a perfect model on the paper, but to think briefly and turn them into action.

What needs to improve about your product/process? Why?

• One of the feedback I got was “How are the tips going to handle the weight of a person?” Although I didn’t apply it to my pavilion, I will add a base under the three tips to make the pavilion stable.

https://isbeijing.padlet.org/sgriffin23/tbnfaw0t85r8trvc