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Studienjournal Conny YUEN

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Cologne Resources

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KISD Essentials

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KISD Luminaires

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Understanding Cologne

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Beyond the look of Past Expression 103 Working with Design Concepts

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KISD Talks

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KAFFEE I S THE S ECOND LIFE OF D ESIGNERS

0 0/ SEMESTER REPORT Studying in KISD as an integrated design student, I have a totally new experience in both the design concept and analytical research. Apart from technical skills and practices, what I gain more from KISD is some new concept s o f what d esign is. Th is sem ester m a kes me re f l e c t about my co nt r ibu t io n d esign a n d my fu t u re d eve l o pme nt as a de signe r.

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ME IN KIS D W h a t I e n j o y m o s t i s t h e f r e e l e a r n i n g m o d e i n K I S D. I t i s t o t a l l y different from my home universit y that makes me reflec t about the b e s t way fo r a d e s i gn s t u d e nt d e ve l o p m e nt . I n H o n g K o n g, I t a k e th e co u r s e s w h i c h a re a l mo s t co mpu l s o r y a n d pre - a s si gned by the s c h o o l. I n e e d t o t a k e s o m e c o u r s e s w h i c h a re e ve n i r re l ve a n t t o design and it add on the burdens on my design learning. Therefore, I m r e a l l y h a p p y d u r i n g t h e c o u r s e s e l e c t i o n i n K I S D. T h e r e i s n o r u l e s o r co mpu l s o r y co u r s e s o th at I c a n l e a r n d i f fe rent t ypes and skill of design in different fields. Although there are different fields in design industr y that some compulsor y courses maybe a mu s t fo r a d e s i gn pro fe s s i o n , I th i n k a d e s i gn s tu d e nt should lear n a n d ex pe r i e n ce a s mu c h a s we c a n bu t n o t to be over-li mi ted i n a f ra me. To me, i t i n c l u d e s th e te c h n i c a l s k i l l s a n d s o f t ware c apac i t y i n d i f fe re nt f i e l d s o f d e s i gn . B u t th e mo s t i mpo r ta nt should be our m i n d s e t a n d c r i t i c a l t h i n k i n g. S h o r t l y l i v i n g i n Co l o g n e fo r a fe w months, I experienced a new mode of learning from daily lives.

It is not simply reading words from book, but to learn from our mates. I appreciate the atmosphere here that ever yone is willing to s h a re a n d ta l k o pe n l y, n o matte r w h i c h ma jo r we a re from. I thi nk t h i s f r e e s t y l e o f l e a r n i n g i s t h e b e s t t h i n g I g a i n e d f r o m K I S D. And I like the open mindset of KISDies which that it is essential to designers. Unlike the traditional design institutions which a re j u s t fo c u s i n g o n t h e i r o w n wo r k o n e w ay, t h e re a re s o m e public activities that I enjoyed a lot. Apart from the regular lectures and projects, I often go to sit for the public seminars with different topics. Those weekly seminars held by different professors or the professionals in the design industr y are really interesting to me. Not only focus on spatial design, but I have c h a n ce s to l e a r n s o me th i n g f ro m th e o th e r pe r s pe c ti ve of desi gn.

And I also appreciate the interaction between the lecturers and audiences in the seminars. Gathering and discussing for the to p i c s, i t i s a f a b u l o u s t wo -ways co m m u n i c at i o n t h at h e l p s b o o s t the thinking among all the participants. It's is good that we learn from listening and giving feedbacks or raising questions.

Apar t from serious topics, the warmth of Kisdies makes me feel like home in KISD even Im just an exchange student for one s e m e s t e r. G u t e S t u b e i s r e a l l y a g o o d p l a c e fo r s t u d e n t s t o c h i t c h at a n d me e t n e w th i n g s n e w pe o pl e. U n l i k e th e ord i nar y coffee s h o p c u l t u r e, I l o v e i t s i n t i m a t e i n t e r a c t i o n b e t w e e n t h e h e l p e r s a n d t h e k i s d i e s . We s t a y f o r a n a f t e r n o o n t o g e t h e r a n d w e c a n always get a par tner to chat even Im alone. It provides a good place fir exchange students to get into the life of KISD more easily.

K a f fe e i s mo re th a n wo rd s s o me ti me !

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Th e m o s t i m p o r t a nt t h i n g I a p p re c i ate Co l o gn e i s t h e g o o d wo r klife balance among her people. In my mind, Germans are always self- discipline with str ic t rules that results in the high efficienc y of wor ks. B efo re co ming to c it y, h o n est ly sp ea k in g, im lit t le bi t a f ra i d of having big workload that I cannot stand with. But working in KISD and staying in the city in which shops are not opened on S u n d a y, I s t a r t e d t o g e t t h e p o i n t w h y G e r m a n s c a n p e r f o r m s o wel l w ith hig h e fficie nc y. A su it a b le wo r k- life b a la n ce is i mpo r ta nt f o r o u r l i f e s t y l e a b s o l u t e l y . H o w e v e r, i n m y h o m e t o w n , m o s t of the people works at least 10 hours everyday even during holidays. It is ver y different from Cologne that I see a regular schedule for working and taking a break. Having a light meal a n d d r i n k i n g co f fe e, I t h i n k t a k i n g a b re a k i s i m p o r t a nt to h i g h e r o ne' s p roduc tivit y. I n my p revio u s u n iversit y life, I wa s ju s t d o i n g a ss ign m ent s fo r so me com p u lso r y b u t n o t d esign - releva nt co u r s e s a n d i n te r n s h i p. A l t h o u g h I u n d e r s t a n d t h e i m p o r t a n ce o f g a i n i n g ex p e r i e n ce s, w h at I g e t i n Co l o gn e i s a k e y o f h e a l t hy l i fe. I n t h i s c i t y, I p a u s e d a b i t f r o m m y f a s t - p a c e l i f e s t y l e . S l o w i n g d o w n e n a b l e s m e to l o o k a ro u n d m o re c l e a r l y a n d gi ve m e a c h a n ce o f reflecting myself for my future life. It is not good to just focus on works. But instead, hanging out with somebody or stay calm in my own room helps me to recover and get a better mood for w o r k i n g. I b e l i e v e t h a t t u r n i n g i n t o a b e t t e r w i t h g o o d w o r k l i fe b a l a n ce h e l p s l e a d m e to a m e a n i n g f u l l i fe m o re e f fe c t i ve l y.

I also like the positive learning attitude of Germans that e n c o u r a g e s m e a l o t . I n t h i s c i t y, I f i n d t h a t p e o p l e a r e a l w a y s p as s ion ate in lea r ning by givin g a n d t a k in g. U n like my ho me tow n , professors are always instilling students some concepts and theories while students are always listening to the professors a n d c o m p l e t e t h e a s s i g n m e n t s . H o w e v e r, I t h i n k t h i s o n e - w a y e d ucation is no t ve r y use fu l fo r u n iversit y st u d ent s in w h i c h w h at we n e e d i s a g u i d e to b o o s t o u r c r i t i c a l t h i n k i n g. I t i s i m p re s s i ve to me that a KISD professor mentioned that teachers also learn from s tude nt s. This ma k es m e rea lize t h at ed u c at io n sh o u l d n o t be l i m i t e d b y a ny i d e n t i t i e s a n d a g e s. We s h o u l d k e e p o u r c u r i o s i t y to th is wo r ld a nd k eep o u rselves h u m b le to lea r n fro m th e o th e r s.

The communiction with Germans also reminds me of something i m p o r t a n t a b o u t a c u l t u re. G e r m a ny i s a n m e t ro p o l i t a n c l a s s c i t y w h i l e H o n g K o n g i s a l s o a s o - c a l l e d i n t e r n a t i o n a l c i t y. H o w e v e r, I appreciate the national spirit of German far from that of Hong K o n g p e o p l e w h e n i t co m e s to t h e l a n g u a g e a n d co m m u n i c at i o n .

Ca nton es e is the mot he r la n gu a ge o f my h o m etown . Howe ve r, th e new generation star ted to speak in Mandarin in order to favour t he n ew- come rs from M a in la n d C h in a . To m e, la n gu a ge is a s y mbo l o f a s p ir it . H aving flue nt en glish sp ea k in g, G er m a n s st i l l ta l k a n d p ropose D e ut sch while st ay in g a s a n inter n at io n a l c it y. I th i n k I t i s i m por tant fo r ma int a ing on e' s cu lt u re d u r in g t h e Glo b a li z ati o n .

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Co l ogn e R eso u rces

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i n Co l ogn e B o u nda r ies

A n o n l i n e e x h i b i t i o n f o r c i t y C o l o g n e b y P r o f. D r. L a s s e S cher ffig a nd his m ento r in g gro u p.

C o l o g n e B o u n d a r y, a v i r t u a l e x h i b i t i o n t h a t m o t i v a t e t h e au die nces to expl o re t h e c it y sp a ce o f t h e rea lit y. Th ro u g h the online navigation, we tend to lead the attention of t h e u s e r s f r o m t h e d i g i t a l w o r l d b a c k t o t h e r e a l c i t y. 6 differe nt spo t s wi t h d ifferent cu lt u ra l, a est h et ic, e mo ti o n a l , h i s to r i c a n d s o c i a l v a l u e s a re re co rd e d a s t h e b o rd e r fo r the cit y re sources.

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What should be a boundar y for a city? This is t h e f i r s t q u e s t i o n my g r o u p h a v e t h o u g h t fo r a long time. Boundar y indicates the division of s pa ce s. I n o th e r wo rd s, i t i mpl i e s th e zoni ng and t r a n s i t i o n o f d i f fe re n t s t y l e s a n d c u l t u re. I t c a n be bo th phys i c a l a n d v i r tu a l. A phys i c al wall or cement divide the exterior and interior while t h e a s e r i e s o f c i rc u l at i o n f l ows p re s e nt a t re n d o r c u l tu re.

After sorting different famous spots or landmarks of the city including the DOM and M o s s e e tc, we f i n a l l y d e c i d e d to pi c k Autonomes Zentrum as our boundaries. Despite its thick s to n e wa l l, i t p re s e nt s a b o u n d a r y t h at c re at i n g a s i l e nt wo r l d i n th e bu s y c i t y o f Co l o gne. Unli k e the other spaces that with 1-purpose landuse, A Z i s a m u l t i - f u n c t i o n a l s i te o p e rate d by a n o n authoritarian organization that runs this multif u n c ti o n a l co mmu n i t y ce ntre. w h at c an be found here is not just the recreational activities, but a l s o s o m e p o l i t i c a l, c o m m u n a l a n d e c o - f r i e n d l y functions. It is a site that allows people with d i f fe re nt i n s i g ht to v i o ce o u t.

U n l i k e th e pro s pe ro u s c i t y, A Z i s l i k e a cour t yard o f th e bu s y Co l o gn e, th i s bo u n d a r y gi ves people a n o th e r s i l e nt pl a ce to re f l e c t o n th e i r li ves and th e c i t y.

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We f o u n d t h e s p a t i a l s t r u c t u r e A Z i n t e r e s t i n g t h a t its symme t r ic a l wa ll em b ra ces t h e wh o le co mmu n i t y c e n t re. I t c l a r i f y t h e o u t s i d e a n d t h e i n s i d e c l e a r l y.

The contrast between outside and inside is really impre ssive. We p a ss t h ro u gh a t u n n el wh i c h l e t u s to co o l dow n o u rselves b efo re enter in g t h e s pa ce. An d the color ful graffiti and old houses make the two different world with the modern buidings in grey co lor ser i es in t h e o u t sid e.

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Those color ful artworks and old building show a good re -usage of space and planning. Inside the A Z c o m m u n i t y c e n t re, t h e re a re h o u s e s i n d i f fe re n t colors that implies different programmes. The cour tyard at the centre makes a public spaces for d i f f e r e n t p e o p l e g a t h e r. J u s t l i k e a p u b l i c p l a z a for the users to take their rest and stay for chitc h a t t i n g. T h i s re l a x i n g a n d l e i s u re l i fe s t y l e i s re a l l y d i f fe re nt fo m th e bu s y s tre e t.

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AZ is a multi-functional commnuity centre that p rov i d e a to t a l l y d i f fe re n t a n d re l a x i n g s p a ce fo r the citizen to get a chill rest. Different types of a c ti v i ti e s c a n be fo u n d h e re.

1 /Po l i ti c a l Fo r u m 2 /Fi tn e s s tra i n i n g 3 /Ar t wo r k s h o p 4 /Pa r ti e s a n d fo o d 5 /E CO -f r i e n d l y D IY All of these make AZ a different architecture when comparing to the other par ts of Cologne.

It doesnt limit the users' action, but encourages the users's to find the meaning of their actions here after reflecting themselves. This helps me u n d e r s ta n d mo re a bo u t th e l i v i n g s t yl e o f pe ople i n C o l o g n e a s a n e w c o m e r. N o t o n l y a b o u t fo c u s i n g o n w o r k s , b u t a l s o s o m e o t h e r r e l a x i n g and healthy activities. It reveals the work-life ba l a n ce i n th i s c i t y.

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Apar t from the societ y events a n d t h e p ro gra m m e s i n A Z , a contrast in the spat ia l qu a lit y is also created by this AZ boundar y. What we found impressive is the strong comparison between the intensity of the skycrapers an d th e re lie ve d re la x atio n in the opened space. AZ gives a n o t h e r s p a ce t h a t p rov i d e a s h e l t e r fo r t h e p e o p l e t o g e t rid of the fast-pace life. It is a boun da r y t hat let e ve r yo n e

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d e f i n e t h e i r s i l e n c e . Wa l k i n g from the Eifel Wall station and along the main road, we pass through the trees and the street in noise of veh icles. we a re in a p ea ce f u l silence when we stand in front of the gate of AZ u n w i t t i n g l y. I t i s i n t e r e s t i n g that the we go to a natural site from a busy cityscape with not much transition.

An d we wo u ld like to p re s e nt t h is Co lo gn e B o u n d a r y.

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I n o rd e r to s h ow th e tra n s i ti o n o f th e s tro n g contrast o f t h e c i t y w i t h t h i s C o l o g n e B o u n d a r y, w e d e c i d e d to re co rd h ow s p a ce c h a n g e s w i t h t h e v i s u a l i m a g e s a n d th e a u d i o.

We t r i e d to c a p t u re e ve r y co nt ra s t a s we c a n . Th e red graffiti and the green plantations, the grey skycrapers and the color ful old buildings, the noisy traffic on the street and the silent courtyard,the notice of the tram station and the chatting of the v i s i to r s i n A Z . . . . . . a n d t h e b o re d o m o f t h e b u s y c i t y a n d t h e re l a x a t i o n i n s i d e t h e c o u r t y a rd. A l l o f t h e s e d i f fe re n ce i mpl i e s th e c h a n g e s o f th e s pa ce s a nd the d i f fe re nt a c t i v i t i e s i n t h i s c i t y. As e ve r yo n e h a s t h e i r o n l y fe e l i n g w h e n e n t e r t h e A Z c c e n t re t h ro u g h t h e small tunnel, they should experience it once or all t h e c a p t u r e d s c e n e s a r e m e a n i n g l e s s . T h e r e fo r e , w e decided only to post-edit the scenes of busy street a n d th e co l o r f u l gra f f i ti o f th e A Z fo r th e s h o r t v i d eo w i th th e s u r ro u n d i n g s o u n d s.

The video depicts the boring busy environment of t h e p r o s p e r o u s c i t y w i t h a n a b s t r a c t c o l l a g e. A n d i t s l o w l y t u r n s i n t o t h e s h a r p i m a g e w i t h b r i g h t c o l o r.

We hope that the audience can experience this tra n s i ti o n be fo re e nte r th e A Z .

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1hmG5vOXL2o&feature=youtu.be

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This website leads you to physical locations where you can experience our virtual exhibition on boundaries in urban spaces. Unlock the content by reaching certain coordinates / destinations. Good luck!

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We combined all of our o u t c o m e t o a m a p - n av i g a t i o n web page. The whole group has been thinking of how to navigate the audience to experience the city Cologne w i t h h e r b o u n d a r y. We h o p e that we can encourage the u s e r s to f i n d t h e d e s t i n a t i o n s through diferent hits and observations but not simply relying on the maps of the smart phone. What our final outcome is an online virtual exhibition with the navigation or so ca lled navig atio n .

It is totally out of my box t h at t h e p la ces a re no t s h ow n on a map. And it is help me understand what should I layout in a plan so that I can encourage the users to take action but not taking a c t i o n s fo r t h e m by my s e l f. I t is effective to see that theis online exhibition encourages users to motivate themselves to explore the city and c u lt u re. Th is vir t u a l ex h i bi ti o n is not only leading people to their own destination but also to motivate the users to explore the Cologne resources

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K IS D Es s e ntia l s

W O RK S H O P S & L A B S An introduction for series of workshops and relevant tutorials in KISD including the writing lab ,tex tile lab, photography lab, equipment lab and screen printing wo r k s h o p. I nt ro d u c i n g d i f fe re nt m a c h i n e s, e q u i p m e nt a n d basic techniques, it helps the KISD freshmen to star t the d e s i g n a n d e n c o u r a g e u s t o d o o u r c r a f t s m a n s h i p. A p a r t from the mindset and design concepts learning, those technica l sk ills a re a lso im p o r t a nt fo r d esign st u d e nts.

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WR IT ING LA B The writing lab introduces the wise use of KISD Space which is a good platforms for all KISDies to share and interact with their design. It is interesting to me that it encourages the interaction between students and internationals which is very different with the study environment in my hometown.

Different types of posts can be found in the SPACE just like the questionaires for project re s e a rc h , p ro gra m m e s n o t i ce s and the course report. This p lat fo r m let m e h ave a c l e a re r concept of how different parts of KISD run and what t h e o t h e r s t u d e n t s a re d o i n g.

I think interaction is a vitally im p o r t a nt p a r t fo r t h e grow th o f d esign st u d ent s.

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F R E E W R I T I N G p ra c t i ce i s a l s o a n i n s p i r i n g a c t i v i t y fo r m e.

Wr i t i n g l a b e n c o u r a g e s u s t o d o a t i m e - c o u n t i n g w r i t i n g ever yday with free topic. I t is a ggood habit for designer to clear the mindset. I am not ver y good at writing because of the bulky words and chaos in my head. But it will be ef fec tive fo r me if I can keep it u p.

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We h a v e h a d a s h a r i n g a b o u t th e me d i a we u s e fo r re s e a rc h a n d l e a r n i n g. I t i s i m p re s s i ve for me that I can know different platforms used by the students from different ma j o r. We c a n k n ow th e fo c u s and features by looking into the platforms that the other students used. And this let me know more apps and programmes that will be useful and inspirational for my wo r k s.

And it is really a good p r a c t i c e o f u s a g e i n S PA C E .

And I can see the words and pictures from the others. I think it is important for all of us to keep learning from d i f fe re nt re s o u rces so that we can produce works to solve t h e p ro b l e m s e f fe c t i ve l y. A n d it can right start with the d a i l y f re e w r i ti ng habi t.

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T EX TILE LA B It is the first year of running the tex ti l e l a b. An d i t i s a l re a d y a we l l equipped laboratory to me as a layman. The workshop introduced a lo t o f th e ba s i c tex ti l e s k i l l s w i th the usage of the textile machines which are really out of my box.

Overlapping machine, sewing m a c h i n e a n d th e k n i tti n g ma c h i n e are the three major machines of t h e tex ti l e l a b. I t i s my f i r s t ti me to practise producing cloth with the tex ti l e ma c h i n e s.

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We used a small piece of cloth for the practise of overlapping machine. It is for closing and ending the sewing of a cloth.

Different from the handmade textile product, overlapping machine can finish the product in a more effective way with better v i s u a l e f fe c t. U p to 4 co l o r s c an be u s e d fo r th e pro ce s s.

We a l s o t r i e d t h e s e w i n g m a c h i n e which takes an impor tant role for the textile production. Despite its s m a l l s i ze a n d s i m p l e o u t l o o k , i t i s not easy to practice and operate.

Setting the threads, linking the threads to the right position and operating the whole setting, it is n ot e a sy to co nt rol t h e m a c h in e to produce our wor k . I t needs time for getting used to the machine and practice. Before the introduction for these two machines, I prefer the handmade cloths or textile

work which is more easy than the mechanic stuff. But the produc tivit y of these t wo machines really impress me a lot with its speed and visual effec t. I n fac t, it is not as difficult as my imagination for using them. I think it will be absolutely helpful when we are going to create a large piece of textile design with innovative fo r m s.

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The introduction for knitting is the most impressive par t for me.

I n m y v i e w, i t i s q u i t e c o m m o n t o see the handmade knitting works with some complicated pattern that required high time -cost for the production. But the wise use of knitting machine surprise me because of its system and functions. It knits the cloth and s c a r f w i th h i g h s pe e d a n d a cc u rate methods which are extremely difficult for handmade. I am glad to have a try on the machines

although I cannot finish my product because of the technological problems.

O v e r v i e w i n g t h e w h o l e w o r k s h o p, it is a worth-learning workshop that I have a big lesson on the textile knowledge and some basic skills on the textile machines. It attracts me a lot that it is not just simply producing cloths, but a l a rg e i n n ovati o n wi th the concer ns of pattern, forms and methods of pro d u c ti o n .

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P H OTO LA B The photo workshop gave us a n i ntro d u c ti o n o f pro fe s s i o n a l photography techniques and basic skills for phone photos.

Photo-taking is an important l e s s o n fo r e ve r y d e s i gn s tu d e nt as it is a main presentation for our design. A good series of photo helps present our wo r k s i n a n a e s t h e t i c way w i t h va r i o u s l o gi c s be h i n d.

The workshop started with the professional photography i ntro d u c ti o n . We h a d a pra c ti ce o taking the photo for a a l a m p. A l t h o u g h i t h a s a s i m p l e form, it is not easy to take a good photo that we have to be cocerned about the l i g h t i n g, d i re c t i o n , p ro j e c t i o n s and some other fac tors. We have tried different position of both the cameras and the l a m p i n o rd e r to f i g u re o u t t h e best structural composition for the picture. And we have tried for different types of lighting with the variation of the colors,brighteness and pro je c ti o n d e gre e s . Apa r t f ro m

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that, we also tried adjusting the position of the tripod with different height and angles.

It is also impor tant for us to take a correct degree to view th e ma i n o bje c t so that we c an present our main character in th e be s t way.

The tips for taking nice phone photo is the second part for the workshop. I think it is relly useful for a beginner of photography who knows anothing about the features of professional cameras.

Good source of light, a clear background and a good position of the objects are the important factors for a good phone photo. We have tried to take the photos with only a white paper and the natural light. And I found it also stunning once we take the right angle with certain amount of natural light. It can be attractive and have its own style without anny editing if we can get used to this skills.

I t h e l p s a l o t fo r re co rd i n g o u r design process without good s e tti n g fo r ph ototak i ng.

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SCR EEN PR I N T I N G L AB We had a tr y to make a totebag with s c r e e n p r i n t i n g i n t h e w o r k s o h o p. U n l i k e my ma jor, scre en p r int in g is a gra p h ic sk ill that requires good illustration,drawing skills and good practice for the screen p r i n t i n g p r o c e s s . We s t a r t e d w i t h d e s i g n our own image for the bag. Comparing with different images, typography and f o n t s t h a t r e l a t e d t o ' K I S D ', m y g r o u p decided to use a sentence to create the i m a g e i n a s i m p l e w a y. We s h o u l d a l w a y s b ea r in the mind wit h t h e co n cer n s o f t h e lines, forms and the proportion of the de sign beca use we h ave to lin k it wit h t h e

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stuffs we are going to print on. Those factors can bring changes to the final outcome because of its effect to the screen printing process. Therefore, it is good to tr y this printing skill in a simple way. We use the common font with o complicated structures and brushstroke.

It ensure that the image of fonts can be p r inte d i n o n e way. Al s o, we h ave th o u g ht of the proportion between the positive and negative spaces. So that we can m a k e s u re we g e t e n o u g h s tre n g th to pu l l the ink printed, or the outcome maybe effe c te d.

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There are many skills throughout the w h o l e s c r e e n p r i n t i n g p r o c e s s . We h a v e to p u t o u r d raw i n g i nto t h e l i g ht ro o m fo r mak ing a pr inting mock . Af ter the washing a n d d r y in g pro ce s s, we pu t th e i n k o n th e materials and start the printing process by o u r h a nd s. I t re qu i re s ce r ta i n ti me a n d c a l c u l a t i o n fo r t h e b e s t e f fe c t b e c a u s e o f t h e ch em ic a l e f fe c t.

Th is wo r ks h o p gi ve s me a c h a n ce to g e t i n t o u c h w i t h t h e p r i n t i n g i n d u s t r y. To m e , s c re e n p r i nt i n g i s a m o re c re at i ve way fo r t h e gra p h ic pro d u c ti o n th at c a n g e n e rate

lively image of design. Bright colors and f re e fo r m s o f l i n e s c a n b e fo u n d w i t h t h e design in screen printing. It is also the another way for presentation. Different from the traditional presentation on the s c r e e n o r p a p e r, t h i s t e c h n i q u e c a n a l s o let the users or the audiences to feel and touch the design through a varying distance. It is good that this skills can be applied on a wide range of materials.

H o w e v e r, i t i s a s k i l l s t h a t r e q u i r e s l o n g time for practice in order to have a good visual effect as it is not an easyc o n t ro l l e d wo r k . B u t I t h i n k i t i s a wo r t h l e a r n i n g pro ce s s fo r bo th the drawi ng and pre s e ntati o n .

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E QU I PM E N T LA B We h a ve h a d a n i n t ro d u c t i o n for the photography and recording equippment.

Getting some fundemental concepts for the usage of different devices, we were going to film a short video to practise using the equippments. At the very beginning, we have no ideas for the filming as we get nothing to be our main focus. We tried to look around the studio and fo u n d t h at we c a n o b t a i n t h e m a te r i a l s l o c a l l y a s we fo u n d

the shape of the equipments are interesting. We are going to present a zoo of equippment that each of them lives lively as an animal.

This idea reminds me of the importance of imagination as a design student that we should be sensitive to the resources in the surrouding environment. Then we made i t i n a s to p mo ti o n v i d e o th at combined by the continuous s h o o ti n g s. Th i s to o k u s a l o n g period of time as we have to take the consideration

of the scenes coposition, l i g h t i n g, t r a n s i s t i o n s a n d t h e timing. This also helps me to understand more about the production of animation production which is done g r a p h i c a l l y. A f t e r t a k i n g t h e piles of photos, we tried to editing the photos and combine them as a stop m o t i o n v i d e o. We a l s o t r i e d to add the vocal effect that we h a ve t o t a k e t h e a c c u r a t e timing and suitable volume to matc h th e s cenes.

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Producing this stop motion video, I have gained more understanding about the functions and concepts of different equippments for p h o t o g r a p h y. T h i s w o r k s h o p gives me a chance to try f ilming video whi c h is a lively p re s e n t a t i o n w ay. A p a r t f ro m basic photography skills, w h a t I s h o u l d l e a r n m o re a re the wise use of equippments and the post-production. It is effective that if we can present our creativity with a cl ea r a nd convincin g way.

Also, it is impor tant to be sensitive to the objects and t h e s u r ro u n d i n g e nv i ro n m e nt that everything can become equippments and materials of our design. We should figure about the specialities of items and wisely use them for our products. It is also an important factor for solving the problems when we are doing design.

Ta c k l i n g o u t t h e p r o b l e m s and choosing the suitable way and materials, it is the most effective way to create in n ovat io n .

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W O RK S H O P S & L A B S An introduction for series of workshops and relevant tutorials in KISD including the Metal workshop, wood w o r k s h o p a n d p h y s i c a l c o m p u t e r l a b o r a t o r y. I n t r o d u c i n g d i f fe re n t m a c h i n e s, e q u i p p m e n t s a n d b a s i c t e c h n i q u e s, i t i s re a l l y h e l p f u l fo r t h e K I S D f re s h m e n to s t a r t t h e d e s i gn l e a r ning with those cra f t in g sk ills. Ap a r t fro m t he mi n d s e t and de sign co ne p t s lea r n in g, t h o se tech n ica l sk il l s a re a l s o impor ta nt fo r design st u d ent s.

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ME TA L W OR KS H OP This workshop started with the introduction of some equippments and measurement for the m e t a l l i c p ro d u c t i o n . We h ave seen some samples of the metal materials and some e qu i ppme nts fo r d raw i n g a n d measurements on metals.

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machines and equippments for metal products through the process of mak ing a metal hanger that is madeof metal sheets, panels and screw.

It let me understand more different types of metalic materials and the relevant to o l s fo r th e m. I t i s i mp or tant that we should be familiar with different materials and the corresponding tools and equippments when we are doing handcrafting.

3d Modelling is a good pre s e ntati o n fo r o u r d e si gns.

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The hanger consists of the following parts: two metal sheets for the rack/ one metal p a n e l fo r t h e co n n e c t i o n a n d fe w s c re w s fo r j o i n t s a n d t h e h a n g e r. To s t a r t w i t h , w e d i d the dimension calculation and measurements with the marks on our ow materials.

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be used on the metal materials. And then we used bending machines and p e t r o l e u m fo r fo l d i n g u p t h e L-shape of the metal rack and tracing the holes. All of these are the basic tools a n d e q u i p p m e n t s fo r m a k i n g d i f fe re n t m e t a l i c p ro d u c t i o n .

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PHYS IC A L CO M P U T E R L AB It is a 2-days workshop started with the basic modelling introduction.

I think 3d modelling is a ver y important skills for all design students in different majors. And this workshop teach us some basic ad important skills for it including the measurements and connection for different materials. We tried to make cubes with different materials including the paper, cardboard and wooden stick.

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using the features and strength of different materials. Paper is easy for crafting curve but it can l o o s e e a s i l y. A n d w e h a v e t o be careful with the dimension ca lc u lat io n wit h th e mate r i a l s in different thick ness. Also, w e h a v e t o t h i n k o f d i f fe r e n t glues and connection types for different materials. It is i m p o r t a n t fo r u s to k n ow t h e materials features and the ways to use them wisely so t h at we ca n p rese nt o u r wo r k p hysic a lly.

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P HYS I C AL COM P U TE R LA B On the next day, we had have an introduction of basic programming and functions. It is totallay a new field for me that I am not good at computing and calculation logics. The tutor gave us a brief tutorial on a programming app ARDUNO which is very user-friendly and easy for beginners. We tried to link up the ARDUNO programming and the base panel with different linkage of cables. We tr ied to light up the LED bulbs and set a controller for adjusting the

speed of the bulbs. These progress required patience and accuracy for the piles of the codes programming as even a differennce in the l e t t e r o r d i g i t s c a n b re a k t h e whole series of programme that leads to the failure of the wor k . Apar t from the graphics design and 3d-modelling, this introduction also reminded me of the importance of digital media. It is an advanced way to present our work in a more effect way at both aestheticity and i n n ovati o n . I th i n k I s h o u l d

spend some time on learning this skills that can help me to visualize my ideas and concepts in various ways. Webpage design and apps programming are also the popular media among d i f fe re nt u s e r s.

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After the basic introduction of the computing programme, we star ted to make use of it in the production of robot.

We a re a s k e d to bu i l d a ro bo t w i th mo ti o n th at o pe rate d by t h e e n g i n e o f A R D U N O. I t i s the first time I built a robot with different programmes. I n th i s ta s k , s o me o f u s fo c u s o n d o i n g t h e co d e p ro gra m m i n g that generates the motions o f t h e r o b o t . H o w e v e r, a s I was not get used to this practice, I did the modelling of the robots with the other groupmates. Throughout the

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process of building the r o b o t b o d y, w e h a d t h o u g h t of different plans for the outlook of the body design and the material usage with detailed calculation. And we also realized the impor tance of the combination of the body and the engines. It re q u i re d g o o d d e s i g n fo r t h e body with specific openings a n d c o n n e c t i o n s. S o t h a t t h e engine can be installed stably but still can be adjusted manually. This workshop actually helps me reflect on th e 3 d mo d e l l i n g s k i l l s.

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WOOD W OR KS H OP The first par t of the wor kshop is the training for using basic machines for wooden craftmenship. Wood is a c o m m o n m a t e r i a l fo r m a k i n g 3d model that it is easily controlled. What we should practise is how to use the re l e va nt ma c h i n e s fo r c u tti n g the wood in different forms and the polish. We tried to make a circular wood plane by using the bendsaw m a c h i n e a n d t h e s a n d e r.

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This also makes me realize the impor tance of safet y.

Although these machines can help us to do wooden craf tsmanship more e f fe c t i ve l y, t h e k n i fe a n d t h e sander are really so sharp that injuries maybe resulted in for any careless mistakes.

But still, this introduction was really attractive to me that those tools and equippments enable me to do my ow n wo o d wor k i n a more e f fe c ti ve way.

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In the second part of the workshop, each of us was going to make a small wooden chair model in the scale of 1:10. Therefore, to start with, I was thinking of a good form of the chairs that can be good for wooden craftsmanship and convenient for the users.

Therefore, I would like to make a chair in the form of rectangular box with the intersecting planes with openings. I think these i n te r s e c t i n g p l a n e s c a n m a k e good uses of spaces for the users to put their own

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belongings. As a beginner of wo o d c re a f t s m a n s h i p, I t h i n k i t i s be tte r for me to wor k on t h e d e s i gn wo r k s t ra i g h t l i n e s that it requires practices and mature skills for the curvy wood productions.

But still I enjoyed a lot in making this wood work in both the drafting and the crafting process. And I am really happy that I use my wood work at home as Pens holder and a small cabinet for storage. This workshop encourages me to make my i ma gi n ati o n s come tr ue.

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UN D E R S TA N D I N G COLOGN E T h e r e i s n o a b s o l u t e d e f i n i t i o n f o r c i t y i d e n d i t y. I n o r d e r t o g e t i n t o t h e c i t y as deep as we can, this course provides us a chance to seek for the root of Co l o g n e. W h a t l i n k s u p a c i t y a n d h e r p e o p l e c a n b e a s y m b o l o f h e r i d e n t i t y.

A n d t h e i nte ra c t i o n b e t we e n t i m e a n d m o b i l i t y i s a n i m p o r t a nt m e d i a fo r u s to d i s cove r t h e r hy t h m o f t h i s c i t y. S t u d y i n g t h e p a r t s o f i n f ra s t r u c t u re s a n d t h e i r co n n e c t i o n , we wa nt to p re s e nt Co l o gn e i n a n e w ways by m a p p i n g t h e t i m e i n the cit y.

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CO LO G NE GAT E To s t a r t w i t h , I c h o s e t h e Cologne Gate as the site to study because of its histor ical and cultural value. Being a symbol of a part of the Cologne city ring, each of the gate and archway takes different roles and functions va r io us pro gra mmes fro m t h e past to the present. In the ancient time, the gate acted as an access to the city from its boundaries. Up to date, the boundaries between different cities are blurred due to the modernization.

City gates act as landmarks

special features of cologne urban planning. Unlike Dom which is standing as an unique statue at the centre of the city with the grand gothic features, Cologne city gates present the local feature s with it s fu n c t io n a s a city gate or a large piazza at p re se nt.

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and provide a large public area for citizens' gathering despite their old gothic structure. The coexistence of traditional architecture and modernized urban is i n t e re s t i n g t o m e. To m e, t h e ways of people treating the cit y ' h isto r ic a l site s c a n be a n i m p l i c a t i o n o f c i t y i d e n t i t y.

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COLOG N E G ATE G OTH IC S T YLE Therefore, I tried to obser ve different small parts of a c o l o g n e g a t e. B re a k i n g d o w n the gate from an archway to a s m a l l d e t a i l s o f w i n d ow frames, I tried to figure out the interaction between the Cologne gate with the surrounding environment and the people. Firstly, only the main archway is remained til now due to the changes of urban planning.

This gate consists of a symmetrical archway based on the traditional gothic a rc h i te c tu ra l fe atu re s s ta r te d

in the mideval time. Most of the users pass through the archway while little of them stay for a longer pe r i o d o f ti me a s a wa nderer.

Second, I found the details of the cologne gate very delicated with oranmental d e ta i l s. B u i l d i n g o n th e roc k y basement, elegant details including the postbox with Cupid statue and the curvy lines of the small gate at ba c k ya rd c a n be fo u n d.

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COLOG N E G ATE As the existing cologne gates are only the remained archway of the citywall that a large part of the city wall/ Cologne ring is removed, I tried reveal it original form.

Getting the image of the Cologne wall in different time is important so that I can get some association a n d v i s u a l i n fo r m at i o n to g e t closer to the actual situation at th at ti me. H owe ve r, I th i n k I s h o u l d re a d m o re a b o u t t h e history about the Cologne gate and how it related to the present urban planning of

Cologne. But at least, tr ying to reveal the image of Cologne gate in the past, th i s pro ce s s e n a bl e me to see the changes of circulation flow and the surrounding environment; from the marching of soldiers getting access to the city to the crowds of citizens gathering for markets or activities.

This change also implies the change of the gate function from a simply access or military rings to a public s pa ce s.

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COLOG N E G ATE S ITE A N A LYS IS Apart from the architectural features of the gate, what more impor tant is the actual situation and surrounding environment around the site. Therefore, I studied the landuse distribution around the Cologne gate in Chlodwigplatz which is a part of the city centre but n o t th e bu s i e s t o n e. K n ow i n g different functions and landuse around the gate, I can k now more about how the pe o pl e i nte ra c t w i th th e g ate n owa d ays a s t h e f u n c t i o n s o f th e g ate c h a n g e d.

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High circulation flow with mobility can be found because of the nearby traffic intersections. It results in d i f fe re nt s p at i a l a r ra n g e m e nt around the gate. Passive spaces can be found in the large public zone in front of the gate that provides a place of gather ing. And buffer zones can be found as the transition b e t we e n d i f fe r e n t l a n d u s e i n the surroundings. The gate acts as a central landmark in Chlodwigplatz that provide a meeting point, public area or even transition of various s pa ce s.

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Various types of landuse can be found around this d i s tr i c t w h i c h i s a pa r t o f th e city centre. At the day time, commercial landuse take a large occupation in which various storers, restaurants and kiosk are involved.

And the little part of the residential place also take a part at the night time. The s u r ro u n d i n g a re a s o f Co l o gn e provide a large public area for the citizens' leisure or recreational use in the form o f pa r k s o r s e a s o n a l ma r k e t.

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Apart from the private cars and foot passengers, there are two main sources of transportations which bring a l a rg e a mo u nt o f c i rc ualti on.

The bus stop at the north ( f ro m th e d i re c ti o n of HBF ) i s settled at the intersection of SeverinstraĂ&#x;e, Severinswall a n d I m Fe r k u l u m t h at a ro u n d 20 incoming people can be fo u n d fo r e ve r y 5 -1 0 mi nutes.

And the Ubahn station in East also provide a transfer of people to come and leave th i s d i s tr i c t.

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The gate at chlodwigplatz i s a n i n t e r s e c t i o n . Tw o m a i n circulational can be found among the gate from the Northern and eastern part.

Because of the bus station in North(and south) and the Ubahn station in East, there are a round 40 peo ple a r r ivin g at Chlodwigplatz and pass through the zones around the Cologne gate which acts as a landmark or centre of Chlodwigplatz. Pedestrians will go into different direction after passing through this main part of ch l o dwigplatz.

For the relevant time of circulation, people staying in the public area for the longest time. Elderly and housewives are commonly found among the group who are having lesiure activities within this zones. for the seasonal market, the amount o f in co m ers in c rea se s a n d th e time of people staying does so. Apar t from this central a re a n ex t to t h e g ate, p e o p l e do not spend too much time o r t h ey a re j u st p a ss i n g by.

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- The whole infra s t ru c t u re net wo r k s a nd tra n sp o r t at io n - Conjunc t io ns a nd co llin ea r struc tures of different distr ic ts - Tra nsit io n a nd bu ffer b et ween cit y ce nt re to th e su b u r b

- D efi n i n g i ma g e s o f d i f fe re nt p a r ts o f th e c i t y - Pres e nti n g th e s pati a l relati o n s h i p a mo n g d i f fe re nt d ist r i c ts

- Phys i c a l : B a r r i e r s | Fe n ce s | H i g hways | E ntr i e s | G re e n e r y | Ci t y i n f ra s tr u c tu re s‌ - M e nta l : Co mmu n i t y Pa r ti e s | Co l l e c ti ve M e mo r i e s | G e n e rati o n s ( g a ps ? ) . . .

House & Building s - Pro gra mmes/ L a n d u se - Zoning :

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COLOG NE PUBLI C T R A NP OR TS St ar tin g f ro m t he st ruc t ure o f Cologne urban planning, Im interested in how those zones are connected into a whole.

This makes me think of the p u b l i c t ra n s p o r t at i o n s ys te m .

Apart from the private ve h i c l e s, U - b a h n , S - b a h n a n d bus are the most common transportation in the city (despite its delay ever yday).

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are also easily found. It is impressive as I seldom see bicycle rental stations although there are lot of cycling people. Thinking of the relationships between the small rides and giant t ra n sp o r t at io n s. I fo u n d t h e m complementar y to each other.

I therefore studied and map out those transpor tations and releva nt sites.

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After collecting the data about the Cologne urban planning and the landuse setting in which the transportation system acts as the connection, we tried to present it in an image through different visual elements. Using different lines and patterns, we intend to show the phenomenon of the cologne transportation network concentrating at the city centre and extending to the surburb concentrically with the re d u c i n g i nte r va l s.

H owe ve r, we fo u n d i t is not effective enough to present the whole transportation system w i t h i t s c m p l e x i t y. A p a r t from the horizontal spacial factors, it is also because of the variations a m o n g t i m e, e nv i ro n m e n t and people. We then tried to study about the relationship between time and the mobility of transport. And it is an interesting issue that the KVB in Cologne is a controversial topic that I ex pe r i e n e everday.

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TIME & S PACE S OF TR A N S P OR TATION Lo o k in g i nto th e str u c tu re o f Co l o gn e tra n s po r tati o n network constructed by t h e t r a m s, i n t e r - c i t y t r a i n and the bus, we found t h e i m p o r t a n ce o f t i m e i n th i s c yc l e. I t i s a po i nt fo r co mpa r i n g th e s e d i f fe re nt transportation among their speed, capacity and the effectiveness, and also results in the transition from giant public transport to the individual bike usage. It i s ve r y s p e c i a l t o m e t h a t Cologne is a cycling city in which bikes and riders a re co mmo n l y fo u n d.

We t h e n s t u d i e d t h e t i m e and duration between each u-bahn or tram station. Despite the strong KVB/VRS network a m o n g t h e c i t y, t h e r e a r e still many places cannot reach the point with transportation, especially the regional site and suburb. In our mind, it will be better if we can link up those points and ex te n d th e w h o l e n et wor k w i th a ti g hte r co n n ec ti on.

Therefore, we record the departure times and d u rati o n o f th e tra ins and tra ms fo r e a c h s tati on.

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TIM E & S PACE S OF TR A N S P OR TATION From our mapping, we found that the most effective section of transports concentrates at the city centre in which at least 6 lines are connected. It reduces time changing lines so the passengers can reach t h e d e s t i n a t i o n d i re c t l y.

However, due to the radiographical structure o f co l o gn e t ra n s p o r t a t i o n n e t wo r k , th e zo n e o u ts i d e the innerstadt are not connected as tight as th o s e i n th e c i t y ce ntre,

Wh e n th e pa s s e n g e r s plan to go to Frechen from We i d e n w e s t , c y c l i n g w i l l be double faster than taking the trams that t ra m c h a n g e s a re n e e d e d.

We are invetigating the spaces and time among these two transpor tation and to map out their relationship in order to have an over view for the whole mobilit y net wor k in Co l o gn e.

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IN F O G R A P H ICS F OR MA P P IN G TIM E & S PACE S In order to depict the time -spatial relationship among the different t ra n s p o r t at i o n s c l e a r l y, we have different tests for using various ytpes of graphic elements and effects in order to visualize our studies.

The different length a n d t h i c k n e s s o f lines imply the time intervals between each transportation unit. In order to protrude the

t i m e - s p a t i a l r e l a t i o n s h i p, we tried to use simple forms of point and color for the transportation units so that the time intervals stand out more effec tively. However, we ar still thinking of the whole layout which presents the complete Cologne transportation network in a clear and obvious way which is a bl e to s h ow th e f a c tor of ti me.

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MAPPING THE ELASTIC MOBILITY Due to the time of different transportation that takes, the city shrinks and extends.

We can see the city in a different way in an elastic concept. No longer the distance, but the time. Our outcome presents the space of Cologne in terms of time.

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Various speed and travelling time are resulted due to the different transportation.

Therefore an obvious contrast can be found in the mapping scale. It presents the city in a flexible way in which the time units are the main informations for the audiences.

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This course covers t h e fro m t h e cla ssica l p er io d to th e co nte mpo ra r y design. Our studies mainly focus from the modern art to the contemprary design which underlines the obvious changes of h u ma n civilizatio n s. St u d y in g o n t wo sp ec ific to pi c s, my gro u ps h ave learnt about the functional features and neat design of the Nordic S ca ndinva ia n de si gn a n d a lso t h e wise u se o f simpl i c i t y o f th e D i e te r R am's Pr inciple s. Bu t fa r fro m t h at, it is m o re impo r ta nt th at we s ta r t to understa nd the co n cep t b eh in d t h o u gh t h e stor y bu t n o t ju s t fo c u s on it s physica l lo o k .

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ER IK G U NN AR AS P LU N D Asplund is one of t h e fa m o u s a rc h i t e c t i n t h e s c a n d i n av i a n design who is the master in both Nordic-classicissm and functionalism with modern style. He published " Our Architectonic Concept of Space" which discuss about the architectural problems due to the time. He is inspiring to many architects and de sign st ude nt s in wh ic h the design concepts related to 4dimension, forms and f u nc t io ns a re related.

· Swed ish a rch itec t ( 1 8 8 5 - 1 9 4 0 ) · a rep resent at ive o f N o rd i c C la ssic ism / Swe d i s h G ra ce M ovem ent · Th e reviva l o f R o me & An c i e nt Greek · Th e p r in cip le o f s i mpl i c i t y a n d sy m m et r y · a rch itec t u re o f s i mpl i c i t y a n d fu n c t io n

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S TOCKH OLM P U BLIC LIBR ARY It's a representative work of Nordic Classicism.

Using Rotunda instead of dome. ,its geometric structure with square base & cylindrical volume c re ate s s ys te mati c a l s pati a l a r ra n g e me nt.

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S TOCKH OLM P U BLIC LIBR ARY In its Nordic classi style design, reducing the e l e m e n t s o f t h e c l a s s i c a l o rd e r, a b s t ra c t i ve geometrical forms are the main elements for decoration which makes a aestheic of simplicity to e mph a s i ze th e pr i o r i t y o f f u n c ti o n a l i s m.

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GOTHERBURG COURTHOUSE EX T ENSIO N It is a representative work of Asplund's transition from Nordic Classicism to Func tionlism & M odernism Using simple grid system and forms, this site has a neat order of spatial arrangement and also the cleaningness of lines. At the same time, with the new extension from the traditional old building, natural light are obtained through the glass from the ro o f a nd cour t ya rd. Th e fu r n it u re, la m p a n d th e fabrication design are in the same series which is in a simple style, it results in a modest extension on the old courthouse and presents 3 types of architc t ure s simult a n eo u sly.

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S KOG S KYR KOG A R DE N W OODLA N D CE M E TE RY Us i n g th e va r i o u s co n s tr u c ti o n mate r i a l s co m bi ni ng with thenatural landscape in order to creat an extraordinar y environment, Asplund contributed mostly on the architectual and inteior design w h i l e Le w e r e n t z d e s i g n e d t h e l a n d s c a p e. E s s e n t i a l German models and classic neoclassical paintings a r e u s e d f o r t h e d e s i g n o f t h e c e m e t e r y. A s p l u n d devoted himself mainly to the buildings, and the s ma l l Wo o d l a n d Cre mato r i u m — bu i l t i n 1 9 3 5–40 — has been regarded as a central wor k in his oeuvre as we l l a s th e N o rd i c C l a s s i c i s m s t yl e o f th at pe r iod.

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SKO G SKYRKOGARDE N W O O D LA N D C E M E T E RY For the small chapels, tuscan per ist yle and featur ing a gold statue on the roof by Carl Milles ae wisely used instead of the traditional blocks structure.

-Using symmetrical structure of pillars and avoid too many ornamental featues, a clear and neat spatial arrangement from exterior to indoor and f ro m a c t i ve t o p a s s i ve c a n b e fo u n d. A l s o, f u r n i t u re was designed to be plain but comfortable with the limestone floors so that the whole design ae p ese nted in ha r m o ny.

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SKO G SKYRKOGARDE N W O O D LA N D C E M E T E RY The cemeter y is in a simple but rational modernist st yle. The monumental qualit y', Asplund wr ites, ' was d e l i b e r a t e l y re s e r ve d fo r t h e ' B i b l i c a l ' l a n d s c a p e '. I t h i n k i t i s i m p o r t a n t t o c r e a t e a c a l m e nv i r o n m e n t which is suitable for ever y users being in this site. I t i s n o t o n l y fo r t h e p e o p l e h e re, a l s o fo r t h e p e o p l e s taying he re. ' r o u n d t h e i r e s s e n t i a l m e a n i n g, r o u n d t h e d i f f i c u l t mome nt of pa r t in g'

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PO U L H EN N I N GS E N Henningsen is the master in the field of lamp product design although he is an architecture student originally. He studied a lot about the physical and scientific theories which is v e r y i m p o r t a n t fo r a p r o d u c t prac ticalit y. And he is an inspiring person to me that he created inventons with innovative forms with the w ise use of physic a l t h eo r ies.

In other words, he combined functionalism and forms in one a nd br ing inno at io n s.

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PH LAM P Through his innovative inventions that combined the practical theory and t h e c r e a t i v i t y, h i s i d e a s a l s o inspired me about thinking of creating different forms and functions with the combination of different materials and method.

Learning the history and studying how the masters creating design, it is beneficial for all of us to think deep about their concepts and principles b ehind.

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DIE T E R R AM S In this project, we were doing the research on the master Rams who is one of the pioneers in the field of m i n i m a l i s t i c a n d f n c t i o n a l i s t i c d e s i gn .

Throgh out the studies, we found his concept of "Less is More" inspiring.

As a design student, I am always thinking of enriching the contents and functions and doing a lot on the forms variation in order to make an attractive design. But in the mindset o f R a m s, Le s s i s m o re. I n o t h e r wo rd s, fo c usin g on t he de ma nds o f u sers a n d fi g ur in g out t he so lutio n o f a p ro b lem i s t h e m ain t a sk fo r designe rs.

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D E S IG N CO N C E P TS F UNC T IO N AL I S M

"LE S S , BU T BE T TE R ".

" I neve r use this ter m , fo r m fo llows fu n c t io n s.”

"l i v i n g be tte r, w i th l e s s, th at l a s t l o n g e r.”

· designs were prod u ced wit h high efficiency in the postwa r t ime

· Si mpl i c i t y

· Emphasizing rationale and func tio ns- o r ie nted fo cu s

· Minimalism with Black, Wh i te a n d G re y

· usefulness and practicality o f a produc t

" Tra n qu i l i t y, Si mpl i c i t y, B a l a n ce, B u t L i ve l i n e s s "

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i s lon g-l as t i n g · avoids be ing fa shiona ble · durab l e for ye a rs

i s th orou gh d ow n to t he l a st deta il · Care an d a ccura c y · re s p ec t towa rds the con su m er.

i s env i ro n me nt a l l y f r iendl y · p reser vatio n o f the e nviro n m ent. · con s er ve s re sources · min im izes physica l a nd visu a l p o llu t io n

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Investigating the look beyond the pass expression, in this course, we figure out the architectural features during different period of time and how they are influenced and bring impact the society at that time. It is not only about the noble decorative ornaments and the simple forms, but also we see the transformation of the user's demand and the environmental resources.

Through this course, I have know more about the architectural construction, architecture-cultural relationship and some design concepts and principles.

To s t a r t w i t h , t h e t re n d o f d e s i g n c h a n g e d f ro m c o m p l e x i t y to minimalist style. In the classical period, both the p ro d u c t s a n d a rc h i te c t u re a re d e s i gn e d c u r v y a n d f i g u rat i ve c h a r a c t e r s w h i c h s y m b o l i z e o n e ' s i d e n t i t y. S o m e d e p i c t i v e scenes can also be found that revealed the situation at that time. But when it comes to the contemporar y design, we found the spatial arrangements impor tant for both the pro gra mme s a n d th e fo r ms o f d e s i gn . Si mpl e l i nes and for ms are wisely used in Scandinavian and Minimalisim design w i t h h a ve h i g h q u a l i t y o f c o m p l e x i t y. A n d t h e i r fe a t u re s also inspire me to think deep of the reason behind and it is ever y designer should think of the aims of creating.

History and culture are always the interactive elements w h e n c re at i n g a d e s i gn b e c a u s e t h e re ve a l e d h u m a n' s l i v i n g s t a n d a rd. W h e n t a l k s t o d e s i g n , t h e c u l t u re o f a s o c i e t y i s a key of it. Through out this course, I see the impor tance of wo r l d h i s to r y i nvo l ve d i n t h e f i e l d o f d e s i gn a n d a e s t h e t i c s.

In the medieval time, design features in elegant tones and for ms help one's identit y standout. For the simple for ms and clear lines from Nordic scandinavian and modern p e r i o d, w h i c h a re to t a l l y d i f fe re nt f ro m t h e c l a s s i c a l d e s i gn .

And those difference among difference reminds me of the histor y of that period. Design is life, it reflects the needs of people and how the people view the world by creating.

From obser ving the design features of different times, I recognized the importance of getting the story behind.

Ever y little thing metters. From the transition between ornamental classical time to the minimalism and simplicity of the contemporary design, this big changes underlines th e d e ma n d o f ma s s pro d u c ti o n a n d h i g h e f f i c i enc y for wor k .

I n m y v i e w, i t i s o n e o f t h e r e s u l t o f t h e w a r a n d t h e s t a r t of globalization. The cities turned into ruins that resulted in high demand for architecture reconstruction in order to rebuild the city as quick as possibe. During the post-war t i m e, t h e s o c i e t y fo c u s o n t h e p ra c t i c a l i t y o f wo r k s. I n o t h e r wo rd s, l o w t i m e - c o s t a n d m u l t i - f u n c t i o n a l p ro g r a m b e c o m e t h e f i r s t p i o r i t y i n s te a d o f t h e p hys i c a l l o o k . Th e re a re m o re types of materials are wisely used with the inventions of v a r i o u s m a c h i n e s. T h e i n d u s t r i a l d e v e l o p m e n t r e f l e c t e d t h e the functional programmes of a design that is not just for g o o d l o o k i n g. Th i s ma k e s me re f l e c t a bo u t th e soc i et y and

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c o m m u n i t y i n my g e n e r a t i o n . I a m g l a d t h a t I a m b o r n i n a p e a ce f u l p e r i o d a f te r t h e wa r t i m e. Co ex i s te n ce a n d m i x t u re o f d i f f e r e n t c u l t u r e c a n b e f o u n d i n t h i s c e n t u r y. Fo r b o t h the classical period and simplicity in contemporar y works, I c a n s e e t h e i r p o i n s f o r a e s t h e t i c a n d p r a t i c a l i t y. I t m a k e s me reflect on the aim of design. It should bring impact amd benefits but not only seek for something beautiful.

Thus, l ear ning t he histo r y b eh in d t h e m a ster d esign p iece s, I a m th in k of my own design co n cep t s a n d a im s a s a st u d ents.

U n d o u b t e d l y, i t i s i m p o r t a n t t o l e a r n f ro m t h e m a s t e r s who created good works with nice looks and functional programmes. Their stories reflect the changes of time and p e o p l e. S o m e o f t h e d e s i g n m a s t e r e ve n c re a t e d a s e r i e s o f design theories including the Ram's 10 design principles.

U n d o u b t e d l y, i t i s g o o d f o r d e s i g n b e g i n n e r s t o g e t s o m e guidance for making a good design. I appreciate a lot about his design principles about how to define a good design from the aspect of users and also the functions of a product. It helps me alert of the relationship between u s e r s, d e s i gn e r a n d a p ro d u c t d e s i gn . I t i s u n avo i d a b l e t h a t we should pay attention to the aesthetic details when we produce. But Aesthetic doesnt only mean a physical look b u t a l s o h o w b e n e f i c i a l i t i s. Le a r n i n g t h e o r i e s f r o m d e s i g n master can be beneficial for sure, but at the same time it c a n be a doube - e dg ed sword. I n my view, d esign is a ll a bo u t thinking for life. Sometime, too much theories can bring us limitation that results in the lack of sensitive mind. But learning all of these histories and principles, it helps build a knowledge base and enrich our content before we make d e s i g n . Ta c k l i n g t h e f e a t u r e s o f a c u l t u r e , w e c a n f i n d o u t the problems and create design by making solutions. It is because the histor y always teach us life about people.

Shortly conclude, this course is effective to help build a design data base for students and get our horizons boardened. Throughout the intensive lectures and studies on specific topics, it is really an inspiring course for us to get more ideas bt learning from the past. It enriches our d e s i gn k n ow l e d g e w h i c h i s ve r y h e l p f u l to d e ve l o p o u r ow n i d e a s a n d c o n c e p t s. O n t h e o t h e r h a n d, i t i s re a l l y p r a c t i c a l for us to learn about the transition in the mechanics of the design from different period of time. Through out the p rogres s b e t ween ha ndcraf t in g co n st ru c t io n to t h e a d va n ce d mechanicc technologies, we can see the development of human civilization that can be an inspiration for concepts.

Unike the other design courses encouraging students to c re a t e, I e n j o ye d t h i s c o u r s e a l o t t h a t i t g i ve s m e a c h a n c e to pause and loo k a ro und o r even b eyo n d t h e p a st o f h isto r y.

I b e l ieve bo a rding hor izon s is a m u st fo r d esign ers to cre ate a f ter l ear n ing a nd expe r ie n ces fo r lives. I t will b e b et ter i t i s a cours e for t he who le se m ester so t h at st u d ent s ca n exp l o re t he past and t he culture mo re d eep ly in a lo n ger d u rat io n.

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D ea ling with t he wh o le ser ies o f d esign p ro gress f ro m th e aspec t of users is a n im p o r t a nt p a r t o f ser vice d e s i gn .

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CH A IR S & CON CE P TS We star t the first task with researches on various chairs and try to dig deeper about the concept and stories behind as we can. At the beginning, I seek for the chair which I have taken seat because real experience is important for figuring out the usage of a design.

The"FENCELESS" is a work by a PolyU graduate who turns a common fence into a c h a i r. I n my v i e w, t h i s i d e a is interesting that it gives a s e co n d me a n i n g ( f u n c ti o n ) fo r the fences which only have asimply standing structure a n d th e f u n c ti o n a s a ba r r i e r.

Being blended according to the urgonomic design, this fence becomes a multifunctional structure that provides a seat. This idea of a wisely using a feature of a material is good for creating multi-functional products.

Concepts is a controversal idea to me because of its virtuality and immaterial feature. It let me reflect for my intention of design.

Sometimes a purpose pops up in a good design, but I th i n k a pu r po s e i s n o t a must fo r a g o o d d e s i gn .

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CH A IR S & CON CE P TS Then, I tried to seek for the deisgn with specific principles that Im interested i n . Th ro u g h o u t th e co u ntl e s s results, I mainly focus on those with simple and clear structure. "Less But more" is an inspiring concept by Dieter Ram. I looked into t h e c o n t r a s t b e t we e n a g o o d function of seat and an i n c o m p l e t e d s t r u c t u r e / fo r m .

S o m e t i m e s, I t h i n k " c o n c e p t " is just like box limiting our creativity. In the past, I always tr ied to give a concept o r me a n i n g to my pro d u c t

before I make it works.

But actually, what more important is that I should figure out what the users or the environment require.

Ta c k l i n g t h e s e f e a t u r e s o u t is the way of having good concept but not simply creating something looks i n n ovati ve.

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P OLA R IT Y MA P Fo r th e s e co n d d ay, we ta l k e d about the how content related to context in a concept of design. Various criterias can be found for a content and target users including time, visual, materials and the sense.

B o t h t h e m a te r i a l a n d v i r t u a l e l e me nts c a n br i n g i mpa c t to an ideas. In order to figure t h i s o u t , we t r i e d t o f i n d o u t an image of a chair through the Polarity map which presents the correlation and transition of a design's fe atu re.

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In this task, I have thought a lot about the meaning of a word and the slight difference between each synoyms. I take void for my chair which implies the emptiness and unfinishment.

The spatial quality and the contrast between sharp structure and blurred boundaries is my focus.

H owe ve r, I fo u n d i t to o n a i ve that I didnt study any about its concept behind. Why the designer present the seat in a n a bs tra c t way i nstead of an o rd i n a r y way i s a questi on.

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Thinking about the image and detailed features of a brand, we tried to filter and pick out the unique specialty o f a b r a n d . Fo r B e r l u t i w h i c h is a classic French newton s h o e s b ra n d, i t i s we l l - k n ow n for its thoughtful service and innovation. Before the course, I was taught to be sensitive to get the features o f a d e s i g n . H o w e v e r, w h a t more important is the story be h i n d a n d th e re a l i ma g e o f

the brand itself apart from the benefits it brought.

Fo c u s i n g o n t h e c o m b i n a t i o n o f p l a s t i c a n d l e a t h e r, t h e great contrast between old and new, we decided to characterize the product of B e r l u ti i n a d i f ferent way. I t i s n o t j u s t a pa i r of comfor table shoes, but a rushing carriage next to a river in the southern-France. Not simply reading the webpage i nt ro d u c t i o n o f a d e s i gn , t h i s task makes me understand h ow to g e t a b ra n d i n g i m a g e th ro u g h va r i o us metaphor.

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COMM U N IC ATION & M E TA P HO R F U N C S I C , f u nt i o n a l c l a s s i c i s m with a great contrast bet ween old and new is the focus of Berluti. In order to make it s ta n d o u t, we u s e a me ta ph o r of a race car combined with mordern tire and leather cove r. I n t h e c l a s s i c a n d v i nt a g e m u s i c by C h o p i n , t h e fo rce f u l s o u n d o f t h e r u s h i n g c a r br i n g a gre at co ntra s t a n d co ntra c t a s th e i n n ovati o n by be r l u ti .

Through this task, we understand how to create a communication by using the content and context wisely to let the concept speak for itself. We are not doing the advertisement or the proposal of a design, but to speak for it as a first-person narrative. Apart from its design features, we should dig deeper for its cultural values and how it interact with time and people as a pro d u c t.

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COMM U N IC ATION & M E TA P HO R Organizing a polarity map with the shoes of all the group, we tried to figure out the different characters and their feature with the same comparative criterias.

D u r i n g th i s pro ce s s, th e mo s t difficult part is the decision for the polarit y. When we judging for a product, we should not only look on the surface, but dig to the d e e pe s t a s we c a n . Th e re fo re, a pa r t f ro m th e po l a r i t y a bo u t the physical look of the d e s i gn , we a l s o u s e d I D E A L

which is about virtuality and cultural mindset. Although it is effective to map the shoes according to their functions, images and the relevant occasion, these criterias may not be able to extend the discussion to the story behind of the concept.

Why to use this form and pattern? Why to pick this target users? It is something about we want to compare the difference between the newton shoes users and the s n e a k e r s l o ve r s, a n d a l s o t h e d e s i gn e r s, to o.

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COMM U N IC ATION & M E TA P HO R Fo r t h e n ex t s t a g e, we s t a r t to investigate the topic of Christmas Tree in which different concepts about christ and christmas are involved. It is surprising me to me that everyone has a very different association f o r t h i s f e s t i v a l . To m e , i t i s a playful time and par ties to gather with my friends and

f a mi l i e s. I t i s a l s o a holy ti me for the christians. Christmas is a festival with optimistic i m a g e c o m m o n l y . H o w e v e r, it can also be presented in a blue style about the sadness o f l o n e l y p e o p l e. Th i s re m i n d me of the importance of thinking about a subject critically from the view of d i f fe re nt pe o pl e.

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CO M M UNIC AT I ON & M E TAP H OR We c re a t e d a L E G O c h r i s t m a s trees which implies the concept of playfulness, partiness and gathering for this festival. LEGO is a wellknown toy brand which is famous among people in different ages. But the common point is that it makes people build and create to g e t he r. We t h in k t h is concept of bringing people together is interactive with the g athe r ing tra d t io n d u r in g christmas which is a cheerful and war m moment. Therefore,

we depict an image which shows the difference bet ween the dull ordinary town and a virtual playground with LEGOs. Using the contrast between the boring monochromatic reality and t h e co l o r f u l l e g o p l aygro u n d, we think christmas is a time fo r p eo p le to p lay, c re ate a n d enjoy happiness together just like a big party with foods and games. Depicting a metaphor with various fe a t u re s, i t i s m o re i m p a c t f u l to p resent a co n ce pt.

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K IS D TA L KS Public seminars are held ever y Tuesday which provide me a chance of listening from the designer working i n d i f f e r e n t f i e l d o f p r o f e s s i o n a l i n d u s t r y. To m e , I enjoyed the two that about the public design and spatial arrangement which is highly related to my m a j o r. T h e s e t a l k s r e m i n d m e o f t h e a i m s b e h i n d designing the spaces for different users and the s trategie s in different sit u at io n s.

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T h e K I S D Ta l k s b y O p e n S t r u c t u r e i s r e a l l y i n s p i r i n g a n d brought me new ideas on the spatial development and the materials. Initiating the collaborative meccano t h a t e n c o u r a g e e v e r y o n e t o g e t i n v o l v e d i n o n e â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s p a r t , components and structure, OS have done different exploration for the possibility of modular construction mo d e l s th at e n a bl e e ve r yo n e c a n d e s i gn fo r e ve r yone.

The design work by Openstructure emphasizes 1/ideas 2/ concepts 3/attractiveness 4/usefulness.And I am impressed by th e i r va r i o u s d e ta i l e d c ra f t wo r k s a n d th e s pati al di v i si ons co n ce pts.

M odular G r id St r uc t ure Fo r o p e n s t r u c t u r e , i t i m p l i e s t h e e x p l o r a t i o n t h e p o t e n t i a l composition of a modular structure. This structure can be commonly found in our daily lives e.g.the opened edited structure. And it allows different people to use through different features including signature, technology and materials etc. I think this kind of design structure is good that it creates one harmonious diversity by various pe r s pe c ti ve s.

O pe n St r uc t ure & S ocie t y Th i s mo d u l a r s ys te m c re ate d by g e o me tr i c fo r m i s benefi c i al t o o u r s o c i e t y. A s t h e l e c t u re r m e n t i o n e d, t h e s t r u c t u re modified for the progress development and finished in 4 0 * 4 0 . I a l s o g a i n e d a l e s s o n t h ro u g h t h e i r d e ve l o p m e n t . I n m y v i e w, O S â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s o b s e r v a t i o n t o t h e s u r r o u n d i n g e n v i r o n m e n t and the existing features is impor tant. It helps tackle the problems and start to make solution,in other words, it's design. They therefore did the modifications in the form division and proportion. These factors will bring impact on the collaboration and the self-editing function in the co mmu n i t y.

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O pen D es ign Cu lt u re O n t h e o t h e r h a n d , O S â&#x20AC;?s c o n c e p t a b o u t c r e a t i n g a n environment also remind me of some important points.

Redesigning a a design script defining spaces and events.

In the past, concerning forms and programmes,I am always confused about designing with aesthetics as a student.

H owever, what I lea r n fro m O S is t h e d esign a im fo r c re ati n g an open design culture. It should be experimental with different levels of progress so that we can take the pros and cons to create the best solution. Also it should be professional and created with good qualit y of sk ills. I t doesn' t on l y m ean the physica l tech n iq u es, b u t a lso t h e co n cept a n d m i n d s e t b e h i n d . We s h o u l d t a k e t h e c o n s i d e r a t i o n f o r t h e u s er s. The exist ing e nviro n m ent a n d m ater ia ls c a n b e u s e d to c r e a t e a b e t t e r p r o d u c t c y c l e. A n d w e s h o u l d p a y a t t e n t i o n to th e colla bo rat io n bet ween d ifferent p a r t ies.I t h elp s c re ate a design with continuous involvement. Creating with the c o n c e r n s o f u s e r â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s d e m a n d i n s t e a d o f u s i n g f a s h i o n a b l e feature, we can produce something more long-lasting.

This lecture by OS reminds me of a practical way to design the environment with better spatial arrangement. Sharing information via open structure, I believe the modular grid s y s t e m c a n b e b e n e f i c i a l t o t h e c o m m u n i t y. A n d w e s h o u l d l e a r n h o w t o c r e a t e a n o p e n d e s i g n . Ta c k l i n g t h e e x i s t i n g problems and finding solutions, we create design but also new problem at the same time. But we can improve our product by adjusting the design dialogues or platforms, to bring a balance in our design which may satisfy both the env iron ment a nd t he dem a n d o f u sers.

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