"I have no special talent. I am only passionately curious" - Albert Einstein
How many full works of fiction have you completed so far, as part of your independent reading? Currently, I am reading a second book. The first book’s title is “Made in Korea,” and the second is “Soul Lantern.” The first one is fiction, and the second one is a nonfiction book. Which of the works has had the biggest impact on you, and why? Personally, the first book I read had the.. Read More
Give an overview of your design process, sharing the product & your learning. During the past few classes, we built a product that shows an energy conversion. I chose to work in pairs because I thought this would be much easier than working alone. My partner and I decided to build a “catapult,” but we added some changes from the initial design made from popsicle sticks. We created this final “historical catapult” product.. Read More
Reflect on your prototype. What were some strengths? What needs refinement? The strength of our prototype was that, in a short period, the prototype worked well. We did not expect a lot from this because we only had ~4 classes to complete a catapult using any materials we had at school. We chose eco-friendly materials such as clay, plastic, cardboard, wood, and elastic band. These materials are eco-friendly materials that a lot of.. Read More
Explain how you used design thinking practices to arrive at this iteration of your toy/device. The idea about catapults, but instead of using popsicle sticks, we thought about using wood and cardboard, was a great help. Also, combining ideas and components from different resources was a shift. Starting with the idea of a catapult, then adding the concept of using wood instead of small popsicle sticks, and also relating and linking to a.. Read More
What is the purpose of your device/toy, how does it function, and who is your user? The purpose of this toy is for children around the age of 7-12. In ancient times, a catapult was used for military use. We thought it would be excellent for children who are interested in the topic of ancient military weapons or history. This means our final product will be a historical catapult, not a toy-based one… Read More