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Comment on ATEC 2384 - Design

Corey Larson — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 18:03:35 GMT

Design is something which I deal with in everyday life. Being a lowly cashier at Best Buy would only seem to be a boring and static job, but part of my job responsibility is to organize the front end, designing a check-out space which meets a customer's needs while benefiting the business overall.

When a customer reaches my end of the store, they already have what they want and are just ready to pay through me and get out the door. My job, whether I like it or not, is to not only create an easily navigable space for customers to efficiently walk through and pay, but also afford customers the opportunity to add items to their purchase which they may not have thought about or simply passed on initially. This result provides for customer satisfaction as well as raises the store's revenue. In order to accomplish this task I must keep up with the latest purchase trends and select items to stock the front end shelves with which would enhance the most purchased items and create customer confidence in that they are getting everything they need.

Not only do I stock the shelves with a plethora of product, but the issue of aesthetics comes up. If customers see just a cluster of random items on the shelf with no sense of order or purpose, then I have failed in design. I try to separate items into categories and situate items by size and function as to provide an aesthetically pleasing space which serves a specific purpose and functions fast and efficiently.

As fun as it is to utilize efficient design in my oh so exciting Best Buy job, I do hope to continue perfecting design in my future career. Whether I am editing or developing Harry Potter 15, working on the next big video game, or even designing websites in my spare time, design is an important aspect of any project which requires the most thought and time commitment so as to create an effective design which is aesthetically pleasing, yet serves its specific purpose fast and efficiently.

Comment on ATEC 2384 - Aesthetic Bias (part 1)

William Lanier — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 18:20:29 GMT

Aesthetic Bias a.k.a Sex Sells...as seen in this image.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/46443572@N06/4404588594/

Comment on ATEC 2384 - Design Process

William Lanier — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 18:02:47 GMT

There are many steps to the design process. I decided to focus on the prototyping aspect.

These are photos of the same car from original drawing, to full-scale model, to final product.

This image shows (quite simply) the efforts in designing and distributing a new model vehicle.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/46443572@N06/4404552920/

Comment on ATEC 2384 - Design

Olivia Myles — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 05:56:51 GMT

I use design for everything. I am currently focusing on the design of my physical body because I am losing weight. This process includes designing new habits, and designing my style as I get new clothes. As an EMAC major I will be using design to brand companies and create cooperate identities.

Comment on ATEC 2384 - Form Follows Function

Sergio Luis — Sun, 21 Feb 2010 23:38:57 GMT

I picked this picture of a standard lighter. It's plastic construction is simple, basic, and straight-forward, while serving its function at the same time. It's not flashy, but gets the job done.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/46499124@N05/4376504807/

Comment on ATEC 2384 - Introduction

Hayat Elashi — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 03:38:49 GMT

http://www.flickr.com/photos/hayootie-21/4364414482/?eOrig=4363668143

Comment on ATEC 2384 - Design

Hayat Elashi — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 03:25:43 GMT

Design is everywhere. Wherever we are we deal with design. Whatever we do in are daily lives we confront design. When I choose a outfit, I think of the weather and which shirt will keep me comfortable for the day. Match colors in different ways that somehow look good together. I use design by organizing my school bag that will make it easy for me to reach for my wallet without emptying out my bag. The design of phone makes it easier to make a quick call or send a text message.

No matter what, I will be using design in the future. How I will design my house or even my front yard. However, I also want to use design to grab attention of things that matter to me.I want to design websites and ads for organizations and groups that will make a difference. I want my designs to inform people and inspire them to make a difference. I want people to connect with them and understand them. Feel them. I also want to do animation on the side. Everyone enjoys watching tom and jerry every now and then to relive thier stress and worries. So hopefully in the future I will use my art to help people, not only in their public lives. but private too.

Comment on ATEC 2384 - Design

Larry x — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 19:50:49 GMT

Yes, i'll try to use this user name from now on

Comment on ATEC 2384 - Introduction

Julian Diaz — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 17:49:55 GMT

http://www.flickr.com/photos/design07/4351185459/

Here's the link which I did leave before before but it did not posted anyways here it is.

Comment on ATEC 2384 - Form Follows Function

Farah Abughazaleh — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 02:56:25 GMT

oh, only the first one was original. the rest are off the net. sorry, ill make sure to use original pics.