Week 10 - Force Connection 2

Sadly, this week is our last creative thinking class with Miss Debra. She was definitely an inspiring lecturer that thought us how to think out of the norm. I genuinely enjoyed every class that was conducted by her. Her class was not stressful unlike the other heavy modules. Thankfully she'll be guiding us for Arts in Practice module after our asessment week!

For our last lesson, we were tasked in class to brainsorm on creative forced connection ideas. Below is my groups ideas.

1) Glove Fan by Julia

Below is her mind map on her idea.

2) shoe that hovers by Hasyasyah

inspired by the travellator that enables users to relax

Also, Hasyasyah wanted th shoe to be liquid proof so that the shoe will last long without getting dirty.

3) multifunctional umbrella by me

4)Shower that dispenses soap and shampoo by Sheriel

Week 9 - Force Connection 1

21/9/15

We learnt about Force Connection for this week's creative thinking class. Here are my mindmaps and notes from what i learnt in class.

I notice that force connection is somewhat similar to Juxtaposition (the fact of two things being seen or placed close together with contrasting effect), a topic that i learnt from 3D Fundamental class. Force connection can be many different things which adds up to become a multifuctional item whereas juxtaposition is the contrast between two things. I believe that force connection is extremely impportant for product innovators as they constantly have to think of new ideas on how to make their products improved and creative.

Below are some juxtaposition objects around my house that i can relate to this topic

cat + lamp

Cartoon character + Thumbdrive

ice Cube + light bulb 

candle + cover = lamp

I realised that juxtaposition is more on aesthetics whereas force connections is about functionality.

Below are photos from google on Force Connection

I remember having alot of these multi-functional pencil boxes when i was a kid. It also had my favourite cartoon characters on the cover of the pencil box.

umbrella + hat

i honestly would not buy this as it looks extremely uncool on a person.

5 points on functionality

1 point on aesthetics

mp3 + pen

This on the other hand is an extremely cool product for all students. 

100 POINTS FOR AESTHETICS AND FUNCTIONALITY

This invention is absolutely practical and convenient.

hand warmer + pillow + blanky

i have this cute object at home but it is kept in the storeroom T.T . It is multi-functional and very useful for outdoor sleepovers.

The Creative Brain : How Insight Works

"It is a feeling we all know - the moment when a light goes on in your head. In a sudden flash of inspiration, a new idea is born"

Pointers from this week's video on how insight works

Week 8 - Analogical Thinking 2

Analogical Thinking 2
14/9/15
A brief introduction to the nature and value of analogical thinking from Analogical introduction video

For this week's lesson we did quizzes in class on Analogical Thinking to further our understanding about it.

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After doing all the quizzes I realised that I was unable to do most of the questions as there was a number of words that i did not understand. This simply shows how limited my vocab is and that I should read more books so that I encounter more bombastic words. These quizzes required me to think in a different approach it as the asnswers are all almost similar. All in all i feel that doing  all the quizzes definitely inspire to learn more new ways to associate two different things together.

Completing work at the eleventh hour

I hate doing work last minute. BUT IT ALWAYS HAPPEN. This shows how unorganised and not discipline I am when it comes to work. i was literally  running around like a headless chicken 
trying to complete all my assignments. My drawing on Venice was definitely one that was very time consuming. However, i managed to BE EXTREMELY PATIENT to complete the detailed drawing. I am very proud of this last minute artwork that I did.

Above is the outcome of my completed work. I  realised that the bottom line to procrastination is to not panic. The work is going to get done one way or another and you owe it to yourself to not let things get in the way. EFFORT AND PATIENCE IS KEY TO COMPLETE A GOOD WORK.

2D PRESENTATION

16/9/15
Below are my works on Silhouettes. For my 2D assignment, i realised that PLANNING is absolutely important as it is very much related to graphic design. It is not like my Drawing Fundamental class where I can simple copy an image an draw it realistically on a drawing block.

Below is my final piece for this assignment. I used vibrant colours for the collage in contrast to the black silhouettes at the back.

Young at Heart

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO MY PARENTS. Their birthdays is on the same week. So we celebrated 2 times!
15/9/19 (Mom's B'Day)

A year older a year wiser

 19/9/15 (Dad's B'Day)

look at my mom! Her beauty is as radiant as a thousand suns

MY LOVE FOR THEM IS AS DEEP AS AN OCEAN