MS+Q4+Explore+-+Nushaba

__Design Folder - Nushaba__

=__**Investigate**__=

__**Unit Question;**__ Why and how do societies convey the importance of global issues to its members? Here at AISD how can we promote the importance of global issues so that we can better live the school's vision of “being stewards of a just and sustainable world"?

__**Unit Question Interpreted;**__ To me this is basically asking __how can societies spread the word of global issues? How can we bring global issues more to attention in the AIS/D community?__ The unit question is important to me because it really catches my attention about global awareness. This planet is not something we can just trash! We need to preserve it and have a friendly and livable environment for many generations ahead of us.

The problem I will be focusing on is world hunger. Here are a few examples-
 * __Evidence Of The Problem;__**

__**Placement & Effects;**__ I will place my sign in an area of the school where it will be noticed by everyone. Most likely in the main rotunda or near the main entrance.

In this school, we are urged not to waste food. But I think we need to take bigger steps to catch the attention of students to this problem.
 * __Steps Taken Towards The Problem By Others;__**

I was inspired to choose world hunger because daily, on the streets, I have to witness seeing humans in such poor health conditions. Starving, unthinkably skinny, and incredibly weak. This is not the way people should be living, and I want to help improve their lives.
 * __Inspiration;__**

__**Design Brief;**__ I will create a sign that catches people attention to a global issue important to me: World Hunger. It will be directed to everyone at AIS/D (students, staff, parents, etc.). It will solve the unit question by informing everyone about world hunger and what they can do to help stop it.

__**Design Specifications;**__
 * Made from a plywood rectangle about 15” X 17”
 * Should have a large illustration
 * Must have clear and readable words (letter size about 2.5”)
 * Paint/Art supplies
 * Must be able to hang on the wall
 * Idea should be easy to understand

For my project, I will need plywood, paint, and acrylic for the words.
 * __Materials;__**

I will need to use the scroll saw, and other minor tools to perfect my sign.
 * __Tools;__**

My inspiration as a designer is practically everything. Starting from nature to my family and friends. Everything has such an impact on me. I think nature really inspires me the most, because it's so incredibly breath-taking and comes in many different shapes and sizes. Even the things that look a bit odd are still amazing to look at.
 * __Inspirations In Detail;__**

__** Brainstorm; **__

 Typography is important because it helps get your attention to the main part of something. Good typography is keeping the text short and simple, giving readers only a few things to focus on like a stop sign. It’s used to convey an important message. Typography is usually clear and understandable, and even though it’s small, it tells a compelling story.
 * __Why Typography Matters;__**

Sources; http://www.i-design-gallery.com/articles_022210.html http://www.johndcook.com/inconsolata.png http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-I-HXS9zayQ0/TVuTBpgevZI/AAAAAAAAACE/S_1MMshwQnE/s1600/typography25.jpg

__Good Typography__


__Bad Typography__

=__**Design**__=

Design #1

Design #2

Design #3 (that's supposed to be a can)

__**Dimensions Of My Final Product**__ TOP SIDE FRONT ISOMETRIC

=__**Plan**__= My Final Design __**Steps**__ = = =__**Create**__= __**Process Journal**__
 * Give a list of the parts I'll need to Mr.Muller/Mr.Hossain
 * Print out a copy of my product.
 * Use a 15" X 17" piece of plywood for the base
 * Cut out letters on scroll saw om Acrylic
 * Cut outline of burger on a separate piece of plywood
 * Paint burger
 * Attach burger on base plywood
 * Attach letters on base plywood

May 14, 2012: Today I: ==
 * Sanded my baseboard
 * Got a piece of acrylic and cut it out with the band saw to fit the words

May 16, 2012: Today I:
 * Started cutting out my letters on the scroll saw (it was very challenging, I couldn't get the curved letters very easily)



May 20, 2012: Today I:
 * Continued cutting out my letters on the scroll saw

May 22, 2012: Today I:
 * Continued cutting out letters
 * Prepared a 7" X 7" piece of plywood for the burger (Madihah had sanded it and cut out a print out of the burger)

May 24, 2012: Today I:
 * Finished cutting out all my letters
 * Cut out the burger (With a lot of help from Ishita)

May 28, 2012: Today I:
 * Painted my base plywood black
 * Painted my burger white (so the colors stand out more when i paint over it)

May 30, 2012: Today I:
 * Sanded the really bumpy letters
 * Glued down all my letters to the base piece of plywood

=__**Evaluate**__=

It awares people about the problem of world hunger. My sign agrees with my Design Brief because the sign is informing people at AIS/D. My sign agrees with my Design Specification because it is made from a 15" X 17" plywood, has a large illustration, has readable text, and is hang-able on a wall.
 * Product Evaluation:**
 * How does your product solve the Unit Question?
 * How does your product follow from or not follow from your Design Brief?
 * How does your product meet and not meet your Design Specification?


 * Create Phase Evaluation:**

I am almost finished with my product, I just need to paint and glue the burger. I did well on managing my time, spending it all on working or helping someone else. I think next time I'd take a little more time on doing things and not be in such a hurry to finish. I would also like to improve on how to use the scroll saw more properly.
 * What stage of development did you reach?
 * During the Create phase what did you do well?
 * What is one thing you would do differently next time?
 * Rate the following categories

(1) Does not meet expectations – (2) Meets expectations – (3) Exceeds expectations

Craftsmanship: 2

Appearance: 2

Appropriate use of materials: 3

Environmental Impact: 2

Time management: 3


 * Planning Phase Evaluation:**

My plan helped me because I was able to visualize my product and get precise measurements on things. It also helped me organize my work. I think my plan would be better if I was more specific about what I have to do in each class.
 * How did your plan help you to create your product?
 * What would make your plan better?


 * Design Evaluation:**

At first I was very uncomfortable because I had never made anything with tools like the ones in the DT lab. It was especially challenging while cutting out the letters on the scroll saw. I was able to complete everything thanks to the help of my peers. They helped me understand how to use all the different tools and materials.
 * How did you feel in the design phase? What was challenging?
 * What helped you as designer?

I enjoyed the create phase the most because it was really fun and it was a time well spent.
 * Which part of the design cycle did you enjoy the most?**

I enjoyed the evaluation phase the least because I think it would be more helpful for my peers to evaluate my work since they could notice flaws that I may have missed and help me improve my work.
 * Which part of the design cycle do you enjoy the least?**

I discovered that I am good at planning out my work (which saves me a lot of time in class because I know exactly what I have to do).
 * What personal strength did you discover during the process?**

One area of growth I discovered is that I need more practice using the different tools.
 * What is one area of growth that you discovered (something you could get better at)?**