DesignTechnology                                                                          21.06.2012

Design Opportunity: Trellised Panels.

TASK: Search for pictures of different Trellising Panels. You may not like every aspect of the panels, but a certain feature. Copy and paste these images onto a word document and under every image explain which feature of each picture you like. Explain how this feature would fit your design brief, and why it would be the most suitable for the cause. I like this excercie- lets me describe what I love and hate about it all.

 Waved Top Diamond Lattice Trellised Panel Fence

(Image Above)

Likes:  I like the way the designer has incorporated the fencing block for privacy with the curved finish of the trellis. The trellising reminds me of waves, also something I like. I think it would've looked better with a scalloped edge. It speaks tranquility.

Dislikes: I dislike the posts in between the panels of  waved trellising and fence- but I understand its reason for being there, as the fence would not be as strong if even that, without the posts inbetween.  

 

 Curved Cloud Trellised Panel

(Image Above) 

Likes: I like how the trellis is diamond-shaped and the size of the cut outs. I also like the midway-down block- adds an element of privacy aswell as design. I like the scalloped finish- gives it edge compared to a flat top.

Dislikes: Nothing, it's great.

 Simple Trellis Fence and Gate

(Image Above)

Likes: Reminds me of home- In the Philippines we have Chicken Coops similar to this. It's a very simple design but at the same time I think it looks great. Very Oriental.

Dislikes: The flimsiness of the panels. If anything beside chickens were to be held inside of the coop, it'd defs be busted.

 

Oriental Framed Trellis Panel

(Image Above)

Likes: The simplicity of the design. I think the horizontal lattice slats make the fence look very elegant.

Dislikes: Flimsy perhaps- Sure I could kick a soccer ball right through it. I haven't got much to say about this trellised panel, due ti its simplicity.

Metal Roofing Trellis Panel

(Image Above)

Likes: The rusted metal bars give the panel a vintage and rustic look, something I take to well. I like the idea of trellising being used as a roof rather than a fence panel- this reminds  me of the hanging gardens, Babylon. I think the idea of a roofing trellis panel is very unique.

Dislike: Nothing- I really like this idea.

Simple Waved Trellis Panel

(Image Above)

Likes: Yet another simple design- basic but elegant. I think the trellising gives the garden more detail- looks great. I like how the trellising carries on through the posts.

Dislikes: Nothing- size, shape and design look great.

Wooden Vertical Slat Post Head Trellis Fence

(Image Above)


Likes: I like the vertical lattice slats- elongates the fence. I also like the width of trellis panel between posts- not too long, or too short. I also like the height of the fence- not too tall, or too short. 

Dislikes: I think for privacy reasons, the fence should be blocked. Otherwise nothing against it- great design.

Enough Talking,

-Im out.

Thrusday 21st June 2012 

NEW DEFINITIONS :-)
Okay, so this is gonna sound so random but today as I was G-searching 'trellis panels' for a new post. I clicked on a picture and the trellis panels on it sort of reminded me of Aunty and Uncle's wedding. The 'arbor' under which they were married, also had trellis panels so I decided to search 'wedding trellis panels' and the captions of the images I clicked on all mentioned 'pergola' and 'wedding arbors' so I searched 'wedding pergolas'- low an behold I got a good 1,140,000 hits. I continued searching pergolas and arbors with keywords such as 'trellis panel' and 'diamond lattice', etc. Anyway, I feel I should create a post with it's definitions. (Links below)- here goes...

arbor[ar·bor]
noun
1. a leafy, shady recess formed by tree branches, shrubs, etc.
2. latticework bower intertwined with climbing vines and flowers.

Link: http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/arbor?s=t.

pergola

[pur-guh-luh]noun

1.  a colonnade having the form of such an arbor.
2. an arbor formed of horizontal trelliswork supported on columns or posts, over which vines or other plants are trained.

Link: http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/pergola.

Happy Blogging,
-Lorna :-)

Currently working on a new Sketchup Proj.
Watch this Space.

Gotta Love the Eiffel :-)
Who needs travel! Found myself a New Best Freind.

It's really bugging me now- my blog date is forever a day behind. Awks'yo

Live by it.

Cool Quote..


"Any intelligent fool can make things bigger and more complex... It takes a touch of genius - and a lot of courage to move in the opposite direction. "

-Albert Einstien :-)

Thursday 14th June 2012

Google Sketch-up Project

TASK: Watch the four 'Getting Started' videos by Google Sketchup (Link to Sketchup Youtube Channel below), follow the steps and create whatever they do, eg: a basic house, interiors, etc.

So far I've watched 3 Parts of 4, each of which teaches you to navigate sketchup and create a mini-project.

In Part 1 we don't create anything-its more about getting started, choosing the correct template, navigating sketchup, efficiently using sketchup tools, etc.

In Part 2 we create a basic house using tools such as push pull, the move tool, orbit, panning, zoom, offset, etc. (See earlier posts for screen shots of my house).

In Part 3 we create a detailed interior of a house. I've tried this mini-proj three times and it's beginning to frustrate me.The first, Sketchup crashed on me, the second I must've used the wrong tool because it came out super deformed and the last I ran out of time to finish. I have decided not to spend anymore time to complete this project as I now have the skills I need to create a detailed orthographic drawing of my Flower Box. The steps kinda repeat itself, so I'm not missing out on much :-).

Steps Completed in the 3 of 4 Periods I've been using Sketchup:

• Creating the interior of a basic house (with awesome windows).
•  Learned to use simple tools such as push pull, the move tool, orbit, panning, zoom, offset, the eraser, the move tool, etc.

I've learned this among other things but don't plan on progressing forward in Sketchup because I now have all the skills I need. I'd love to learn more about sketchup, but as for now I'll leave my Sketchup skills as is.

Yeow, this' getting real long. Jumping off,
-i'm out.

(PS: Googke Stekchup Channel: http://www.youtube.com/user/sketchupvideo?feature=results_main).

Thursday 7th June  2012                                                                                                       07.06.2012

Sketchup Screenshots

Getting Started with Sketchup- Parts 1 and 2
Here's my completed house.

Description: Extremely basic- Soon shall be moving on to bbigger and brighter things. ;-)

Google Sketchup! :-)


Google defines it's product as follows..

'Google Sketchup: SketchUp is a 3D modeling program designed for architects, civil engineers, filmmakers, game developers, and related professions. It also includes features to facilitate the placement of models in Google Earth. It is designed to be easier to use than other 3D CAD programs.'

The tools on sketchup are easy to use- even more so if you watch the tutorials as I have. I think the 3D Warehouse is awesome and I love the paint tool. Sketchup enables me to easily and efficiently create

different virtual models. I am able to save my projects and work on them later- awesome.

I've subscribed to Google Sketchup on Youtube. Currently watching and following the steps for Part 3/4. I must admit, the window detailing does look prettty cool :-)

NEXT STEP: Uploading pics of my first attempt of a basic house, amongst other things.

Thursday 24th May 2012                                                                                                         24.05.2012

Orthographic Drawing...

This drawing is inaccurate because I have since made changes to its design..

THE DATE ON MY BLOG... 

IS A DAY BEHIND :B

Thursday 24th May 2012                                                                                                         24.05.2012

Conceptual Ideas
                      (2/2) Here goes...

Note:I have chosen to 'create' the design just under my 'conceptual ideas' label. Click on image to enlarge
That design minus the knobs...

Thursday 24th may 2012                                                                                                            24.05.2012

Conceptual Ideas

                       (1/2) Here goes...

(Click on image to enlarge).

Already chosen my design, but here goes..

Fancy yah? :-)

Friday 11th May 2012                                                                                                       11.05.2012

 

Success Criteria :-)
  Tell me about your day.. 

 

1. What did you do today?
   
   
   Today I started on the orthographic drawing of my final flower box. I have chosen a feature from the flower box I referred to as ‘Picture 1’ in my previous post, and another from the steel sectioned flower box with the side cross-hatching and spiral detail which I referred to as ‘Picture 3’. I have combined the two to create an ‘L’ shaped flower box similar to ‘Picture 1’ in my previous post, only with a cross-hatching detail along the side (which I copied from ‘Picture 3’). I also used the same spiralled corners as in ‘Picture 3’ on my final flower box. I hope to finish the drawing soon.

 

2. What have you learnt?
   
   I have learnt that there is more than just one type of drawing (the orthographic) when planning your design, however, I still find this the easiest to draw and follow. I have also learnt that painting an intense, detailed design on a table, electrical pathway box, brick-wall or outdoor table, effectively deters and discourages tagging.

 

3. What is evidence to this?
   
   Evidence would be the blog I am continually updating but haven’t for a while-erkkk.  Evidence would also be the incomplete orthographic drawing I am currently working on and my design technology exercise book.

 

 

Clearly not in HD but still awesome :-)

This be cute! :-) Totes would ride this badboy ;)

'It's got a flat tyre, but we never had the bike in the first place'

-Unknown

 Since I'm doing flower boxes, I thought I'd upload this. So cute! :-) To-do project for the holidays maybe..

Totes would do this if I had art this semester- considering swapping material tech for art  :B

Design Technology                                                                                                                     1.3.2012

Design Opportunity: Grounded flower/planter boxes.

TASK: Search for pictures of different flower boxes. You may not like every aspect of the flowerbox, but a certain feature. Copy and paste these images onto a word document and under every image explain which feature of each picture you like.

  

1) (Picture above)

 LIKE: I like the colour of the wood and how it fits into a corner. Also, this box is more likely to be appreciated as a flower box, because it's attatched to a seat- useful.

DISLIKE: The circular knobs on each corner where the sides of the planter box meet. I think the boxes should be bigger. It's more a seat than a flowerbox, reminds me of park benches- not much room for flowers!

_______________________________________________________________________________

2) (Picture below)

 LIKE: Colour of wood, size and shape of box, also the length of the planter box. I like how it's accessible and easily maintable due to it's height- convenient for weeding, planting, etc etc.

DISLIKE: The legs of the box- look unstable and easy to break. Design doesn’t look so strong. Looks easy to push over, box to narrow for school use.

 3) (Picture below)

LIKE: I like the uniqueness of the design. I also like the spirals in the corner, the diagonal lines of the box- something different, and the fact it’s steel. I also like the sections for planting and it's shape. Not too deep, not too shallow, easily accessible from all round and a good height for maintenence.

DISLIKE: Nothing, I really like the design, size, shape, colour and material. 

IT'S GREAT! :-) Fave design..

4) (Picture below)

LIKE: Colour of wood, neatness of design.

DISLIKE: Flimsy design, the sides don’t look very strong. A little bit deep for it's width and length, both of which are too short for school use. Looks like the box would burst if I filled it with dirt- that or it'd seep through the sides. Looks like a shoe box / washing basket, I don't think it's even a flower box! -.-

 

 5) (Picture below)

LIKE: Shape of the box because it’s round. I also like the simpleness of the design and colour of the wood. Fits well around the trees and blends well with the environment. Neat design, not over the top but not to simple. Looks to be strong and easy to access all round. Great height for maintenance- no bending required, haha.

DISLIKE: Deepness of the box and size- would look better shorter. It’s rather small width wise, and it looks like it would burst due to the way the wood surrounds it. 

GREAT DESIGN! :-) Second fave..

6) (Picture below)

LIKE: Good size and simple design. Not to hard to create, can be accessed from all sides of the box. Ideal for school use.

DISLIKE: Looks difficult to access the middle of the box for planting, weeding, etc, etc. I would like it better if it was longer and a bit taller- don't paticularly like the semi-circular wood surrounding the box. 

Picture References:

Picture 1:

 http://flowertucci1.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/Flower-Boxes2.jpg

Picture 2:

http://www.livinggreenplanters.com/wp-content/gallery/110124osm_livinggreenplanter/110124osm_livinggreenplanter_006.jpg

Picture 3:

http://planter-boxes.com/images/Products/Custom-Planter-Two-Tone.gif

Picture 4:

http://www.ivgstores.com/prodimages-cdls/an/an-PL-001-L.jpg

Picture 5:

http://image.made-in-china.com/4f0j00LMHTaICoaWbk/Flower-Boxes.jpg

Picture 6:

http://www.craftster.org/pictures/data/500/Garden_day1.JPG

Pinch and a punch for the first day of the month- No Returns! :-)

Thursday 16th February 2012

BRIEF:
Improve the school environment using the resources you have in the workshop.

Task:
Go through your design opportunity list and discard of ideas which are not realistic eg; No design opportunity, no resources to create, no technology to create, not a physical aspect, etc. Consider your brief and what it requires- delete of ideas which don't fit the brief.


Design Opportunity

1. More rubbish bins X- No design opportunity.
2. Fix Chairs and TV's X- No design opportunity.
3. More Tables.
4. Homeroom Clocks.
5. Murals of student art placed around the school.
6. Create Computers X- No technology to create.
7. Design new computer programmes X- No technology to create.
8. Grow a huge garden.
9. Herb garden for students to maintain.
10. New uniform- Cost effective.
11. Air conditioning in all classrooms.X- No design opportunity.
12. Field layout lines X- No design opportunity.
13. Plant new trees for more shade.  X- No design opportunity.
14. Field Drainage system. X- No design opportunity.
15. Build a new Chapel Hall. X- Lack of resources to create.
16. Build a sportshed.
17. Free Breakfast X- No design opportunity.
18. Activities X- No design opportunity.
19. More frequent visits from Prinicipal- more assosciation. X- No design opportunity.
20. Organised sport, art and music during lunch X- No design opportunity- not a physical aspect.
21. New Flower Boxes for infront of Rooms 1-4 TO DO

-Lorna Crallan. :-)

Thursday 16th February 2012

NEW DEFINITIONS:

Prototype- First realised finished product that works.
System- Way things and organised.
Ulturistic- Purely for the good of others.


-Lorna Crallan. :-)

Friday 10th February 2012

 

LETS BRAINSTORM! :-)))))

Improving the School Environment

-here goes...

• Social Clubs,etc → Music during Lunch, hobbies and activities to do → Sport/Music Programmes → Workshops.
• More teacher-student interaction → More so Principal to Student.
  
• Develop Spiritual Education → Poster, inspirational Bible Verses in each room,etc.
  
• Improving the school newsletter → Oriented about the students, eg; photographs, quotes and entries of the students,etc →  Upcoming Events.
  
• Nutritional Education → Health Talks → Nurse speak more about good nutrition.
  
• Improving Layout of school → No blindspots for teachers on duty → More 'permanent' rubbish bins → New Chapel Hall.
  
• Higher technology → More computers → Computer room open at lunch.
  
• Music During Chapel → Band, not always akapella → Up-beat worship → Students being trained to play for chapel, eg; guitarist, drummer, etc.
  
• Gym open for use at Lunch and Recess → Balls for use and hiring during Lunch Hour → Organized Sport Programmes → Lunch Games, eg; Basketball, Touch, Soft-ball, Volleyball, etc → Build Sportshed to hire out balls for at lunch.
• PE sessions → Enthusiastic about giving out equipment.
  
• Removal of Chewing Gum → Detention Kids→ Pick up rubbish Under the Stairs near the FoodTech Room and Dtech Room and in the front of rooms 14 + 15.
• School be involved in programmes outside of school → Sport programmes, eg; Inter-school  Comps.
• Flower Beds → Maintained and Watered by students or group of → Weeded, seeded, watered and harvested.
• Tuckshop Menu → Permanent price-board → Cheaper food → MEAT DAY! → More options daily → Sell juice and flavoured milk again. :-)
• Uniform → Re-design → More Cost Effective for larger families → Girls; Sock and Stockings be acceptable all year round.
• Fields → Not regularly used (back fields mainly) → Regularly mowed → Leveled → Track painted / Touch Rugby Lines being marked.
• Swimming Pool → Build one → Behind rooms 19, 14+15 and Dtech shed.

 

TO DO:

 

Narrow down list. Focus just on 'physical environment' now...
-Lorna Crallan :-)

 

30/03/2012

The Design Cycle

So here's what I should be following :-)
-here goes...

1. Write down your chosen design and write an initial brief.
2. Write down the attributes.
3. Fill out a Gantt chart to show how you plan to design and make your technological outcome.
4. Research existing products and analyse them showing what is good and bad about them.
5. Produce conceptual ideas for your project.
6. Produce some technological models (drawings, card models, 3D Models, Models of parts of your design) to show what your project will look and how it will work.
7. Write an updated brief with attributes and specifications based on your work so far.
8. Evaluate your models and write down how what you make changes your final design and outcome.
9. Make your technological model.
10. Evaluate and review your final outcome including feedback from your stakeholders saying how you would do things differently next time.

Only completed number one, and still haven't decided what to make...
asdfghjkdsakfhjlasdjhfiena..

-Lorna Crallan :-)

29/03/2012- Thursday 29th March, 2012.


Success Criteria

1) What did I do?

Today I spent two periods creating my blog! :D
It's finally up and running and I am currently uploading posts about my project and all I have learnt prior to now during Design Teach classes. I am familiarizing myself with how to use the blogging system as I have never done this before.

2) What did I learn? 

I have learnt how to effectively set-up and use a blog of my own. I have also learnt how to navigate around my blog, format backgrounds, upload photos and enter posts, etc. 

3) What is my evidence?


MY BLOG. See here: http://lornaproject.blogspot.co.nz/

#keenbloger,
 -Lorna Crallan :-)

Thursday 22nd March 2012

NEW DEFINITIONS:

Anthropometry- Anthropometry refers to the science which deals with human body measurements for different genders and ages.

See more :http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/anthropometry?s=t

Ergonomics- Study of people in relation to their home, work or leisure environment (including aspects such as lighting, space and layout). This is known as 'ergonomics'.

See more: http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/ergonomics?s=t

Cool beans,
-Lorna Crallan. :-)

16/3/2012- Thursday 16th March, 2012.


Success Criteria

1) What did I do?

Finalized and glued in my version of the 'design cycle'. Evaluated the time it would take to complete each stage.

2) What did I learn? 

I have limited time to complete each step. I plan on leaving out the practical side of my project- this means I can create something completely eccentric-eg; A new Chapel Hall. By doing this I have more time to complete my planning.

3) What is my evidence?

See my book- worksheets glued in, placed in folder and notes written down. Have glued and published my design cycle.

-Lorna Crallan :-)

Make something

your stakeholders

find appealing
and

  interesting...

Brief:
Design a project which will improve the school environment using the available resources in the workshop.
Chosen Project: YET TO BE CONFIRMED...

MY DESIGN CYCLE :-)

1) Brief and Specifications
2) Attributes
3) Research Chosen Project
4) Existing product Research
5) Method of Construction
6) Developed Ideas
7) Stakeholder Feedback
8) Concept Sketches
9) Monitor and add info to Blog
10) Review/ Reflect on planning
11) Final Working Design
12) Final Evaluation

-Lorna Crallan.