Brainstorming (in class)
Inspiration Board
Outside Research and Notes
new royal jet capsule offers a luxurious experience on the water
(link above)
The shape of this boat is similar to what I had in mind for my gym “pod”.
The shape and the slick interior has been designed to create the most luxurious experience.
https://www.architonic.com/en/product/technogym-recline-personal/1189888
This is a customizable stationary bike. The seat changes to create a posture suited for you. I think the design of this is very simple and thought out. Researching the shapes of bikes will help me with the design of mine.
https://www.architonic.com/en/story/orgatec-blog-heading-into-virtual-worlds/7000967
This is an interesting article about virtual reality and the effect technology has on us. Tests and experiences are showing us examples of certain projections/art installations affecting our senses. Creators are trying to design new experiences by studying the human brain/reaction.
https://futureofstorytelling.org/speaker/philip-rosedale
Philip Rosedale (creator of “Second Life”)
- Wants to create a new world
- shared virtual experience
- has plans to create learning spaces with children
- eliminate unnecessary traveling
- will replace video games
- will be the future hangout space
- an escape from the actual world
- wants to make it seem real
- new direction in life/work
Partner (further questioning)
9. If you knew that in one year you would die suddenly, would you change anything about the way you are now living? Why?
- would drop out of school and find a way to travel the world
20. What does friendship mean to you?
- important
21. What roles do love and affection play in your life?
- although he wishes he could say he’s independent, he tends to need someone in his life
22. Alternate sharing something you consider a positive characteristic of your partner.
- thoughtful
- respectful
- intelligent
23. How close and warm is your family? Do you feel your childhood was happier than most other people’s?
- close relationship with Thai family
- good relationship with mom and brother
24. How do you feel about your relationship with your mother?
- is inspired by his mom’s health and way of living
- good relationship
25. Make three true “we” statements each. For instance, “We are both in this room feeling … “
- tired
- confused about some classes
- hungry
26. Complete this sentence: “I wish I had someone with whom I could share …”
- love and interest in art
- create art
27. If you were going to become a close friend with your partner, please share what would be important for him or her to know.
- mood changes sometimes when in situations he doesn’t want to be in
28. Tell your partner what you like about them; be very honest this time, saying things that you might not say to someone you’ve just met.
- we already did above 🙂
29. Share with your partner an embarrassing moment in your life.
- handed a cashier a 1 dollar bill thinking it was a 20
30. When did you last cry in front of another person? By yourself?
- a few days ago
31. Tell your partner something that you like about them already.
32. What, if anything, is too serious to be joked about?
- it all depends on your place and who you are with
33. If you were to die this evening with no opportunity to communicate with anyone, what would you most regret not having told someone? Why haven’t you told them yet?
- he would regret not telling ___ the person he has feelings for
- we decided that we wouldn’t have regrets because we would be dead
- other people would have regrets
Summary
Even though we had to answer more interview questions, we just turned it into more of a conversation. By recording the conversation, we didn’t have to sit and take notes while talking. I think I am starting to separate this project from my partner. I am starting to understand him more. I feel as though my design can now help him. Before, I felt a bit rushed to learn everything about him in order to design something. In reality, this product doesn’t have to help him with all of his needs. It only has to help with one aspect of his life.
We spoke a little about our obsessions, but they seem much clearer even before asking about them. They seem to fit him now that I know a bit about him.
