Last Monday I learned about design for accessibility. It is an interesting topic because not only we are getting older also we can get an accident that cause immobility in our body. In my opinion, it is awesome that people with disabilities can go to the private and public school, libraries and business. Also, there are methods of access with security.
Saturday, January 29, 2011
RR04
Identities and system
These chapters describe the objects and environment is used by people. Such as, the culture expresses the identity of people. People have different values and traditions around the world and how people defending tradition. Also, in many countries have as symbol of identify the flag, food and clothing to recognize ones with others. Also, the products and service have been successful in different countries around the world. Next chapter present the growing system in design of modern life.
Saturday, January 22, 2011
Designers A02
1. Designer: “World of Coca Cola” http://www.worldofcoca-cola.com/Coca-ColaFacts/Coca-ColaHistory.aspx created by John S. Pemberton is one of my favorite designers. He was a curious of create a distinctive soft drink in 1886 is when the history coca cola began. He created a flavor syrup which was took it from his neighborhood where it was mixed with carbonated water and deemed by those who sampled it. Dr. Pemberton's partner and bookkeeper, Frank M. Robinson, is credited with naming the beverage "Coca-Cola" as well as designing the trademarked, distinct script, still used today. The first were serving of Coca Cola five serving per day In Atlanta and was sold in 5 cent. Today, daily is serving beverages are estimates at 1.6 Billion Globally. I found interesting in this investigation that just two years after his death. He was to become the world’s #1. He sold portion of his business to various parties. And they become to be successful and introduced a new presentation that was in bottles and everyone in the world love Coca Cola. It is excellent soft drink.
2. Designer:
West Virginia’s New River Gorge Bridge is located in Fayetteville, West Virginia with length of 876 feet. It was for many years the longest bridge in the world. It is now the third largest arch bridge in the world. And the fifth highest of the world and it is the highest bridge for cars in the USA. It was design by The Michael Baker Company and it was built by the American Bridge Division of U.S. Steel. Michael Baker Company is founded by Peter Scwartz. He started to discover new ways to use computers technologies to cultivate consumer relationship. He embraced change where other saw failure. Then, they were growing with the formation of bridge worldwide which is focus on technology and innovations. They love to help their clients with big change and challenge. I found interesting about it. It is the highest bridge I have seen in my life. I was doing rafting when I saw it and I remembered that the guide told us that it was the first bridge largest and highest in the world. http://www.officialbridgeday.com/new-river-gorge-bridge
http://www.bridgeworldwide.com/digital-agency-work/portfolio
Since 1992, Jim Balsillie has been co-CEO at Research In Motion (RIM), maker of the world renowned BlackBerry wireless solution. At RIM, Jim is responsible for driving corporate strategy, business development, marketing, sales, and finance.
In 2002, Mr. Balsillie founded The Center for International Governance Innovation (CIGI), a world-class global research institute focused on the restructuring of international governance. In 2007, Mr. Balsillie announced the creation of the new Canadian International Council (CIC) of which he is the Chair. In 2008, he founded the Balsillie School of International Affairs.
Mr. Balsillie is a graduate of the University of Toronto and the Harvard Graduate School of Business. He is a chartered accountant and a fellow of the Ontario Institute of Chartered Accountants. He also holds numerous honorary doctorate degrees.
Research In Motion (RIM) is the company behind the innovative and award-winning BlackBerry® product line.The BlackBerry family includes best-in-class smartphones and software offerings, as well as the all new BlackBerry PlayBook, the world’s first professional tablet.
Setting the bar for mobile access to email, applications and more, the BlackBerry family of products also allows virtual real-time communication, so you can stay in touch with the people and information that matter most.
http://us.blackberry.com/ataglance/blackberry.jsp
J03 (Karyn) Survey
I asked 20 people, the following questions about Facebook survey:
| What do you do when you are on Facebook? | ||
| 1) Photos : Check or upload | ||
| 2) update status: Yes or No | ||
| 3) Comment on others: yes or no | ||
| 4) chat: yes or no | ||
| 5) Private messages: receive or send | ||
| 6) check videos: yes or no | ||
| 7) Play games: yes or no | ||
I concluded that most people, I surveyed liked to check photos than upload photos. Also, people liked checked videos than play games. People like more comments others rather than private message. And, People prefer to update status rather than chat.
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