1) What is your final project idea and why do you want to make it? Describe how this design/object/idea will specifically help YOU (make sure it is designed for you, not someone else, or an anonymous user) be more resilient and navigate environmental change over the next 50 years.

My final project idea is to make a calendar. Instead of making it flat like a conventional calendar, I want to make it three dimensional. Inspired by the lock that is used for suitcase, I want to add a sliding mechanism that allows me to change the date and year by twisting each layer. I want to make a calendar because it is very useful for me on daily basis and it will save a lot of paper because I can use one for a really long time. Through this design, I will be more aware of the number of things I really need and those I don’t need.

2) Describe your specific work plan for the next three weeks (please note that all project components are due May 3rd).

I will make everything in paper/ recycled paper. I will gather all the materials and make a clear plan of each component I need and figure out how the mechanism is going to work by next week. I will make a rough prototype before I start, just to make sure everything works. And I will start my making process in next two classes and document the final piece during the last weekend before the last class.

3) How will you source materials?

I will look up recycled paper online, or used the paper that I wasted.

4) How does your project specifically encourage resiliency or use resilient materials?

My final piece will be completely recyclable. And it’s made out of recycled material. Also, it will never be outdated and very easy to use by just “switching” the number manually.

5) How will it be repaired?

I can simply repair it by using another piece of paper.