[CONSIDER].process.design.

I am extremely excited to start this semester off because a huge focus of studio is on designing for a cause. I can think of nothing better than using my work to help not only create functional and interesting spaces, but more importantly designing them for a cause bigger than the work itself. Our first project is [makeshift shelter], which is inspired by the recent tragedy in Haiti. The project focuses on using trashed materials to create a livable space that could support atleast one person doing a selected task. I am in a group of five people who are: myself, Kalani, Tracey, and Felicia. The activity that we must design for is studying. Our first step has been to gather materials which got our creativity flowing. When we first started off we thought of the main considerations that we needed to account for. [natural light, comfort, originality, outdoor conditions, materials, construction, aesthetics, height, and needed furniture]. We also have been thinking about how we can use common objects in more creative ways like a flashlight lamp and others. In my last class however a curve ball was introduced which is only 5 materials can be used and only 2 binders. I like to think of this as an even bigger challenge with even more reward in the end when it is complete. More updates soon...

A few reminders of why designing for a cause is so important..