exercise 2: diagramming & assessment of complex ideas
contemplative spaces in an upper school: a theoretical union of art + science, translated into a central sacred + secular space of contextual experiences + purposes
a directed studies interior design project by john colรณn
dmgt 706 / fall 2017
a. mind map art science
ion t a pl m nte co
human-centered design
site context
ce n rie e p ex pu rp os e
sec ual r
sacred
tra nsd isc ipl ina ry
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b. system map
experience
human-centered design
purpose
art
education
science
sacred
spirituality
secular
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c. influence diagram
transdisciplinary
human-centered design
education
site context
contemplation
spirituality
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d. sign diagram
transdisciplinary
+
site context
+
education
+
+
+
-human-centered design
--spirituality
contemplation
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e. input / output diagram
inputs
process
outputs
art science sacred secular experience
human-centered design education / spirituality site context
purpose
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f. control diagram inputs
process environmental influences
actuators
art science sacred secular
outputs
sensor: students
human-centered design education / spirituality site context
experience purpose goal: transdisciplinary contemplation
comparator: designer
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g. force-field diagram
site context
transdisciplinary
contemplation
driving forces
education / spirituality
restraining forces
site context
art + science
sacred + secular
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exercise 2: diagramming & assessment of complex ideas
why is diagramming important? the process of diagramming is assessing complex ideas, a critical component of the design field. It is important in the process of discovering the problem as well as the solution. Designers use objectivity, subjectivity, and practicality to systematically assist one in identifying issues, strategizing/planning, creating choices, evaluating risks/rewards, and making decisions. Intellectually breaking down a whole to as many components as possible and coherently combining those elements is a result of design thinking, a process that results in innovation. They think visually, make connections, find hidden relationships, and communicate these visualizations to others. Diagramming gathers knowledge and meaning for not only oneself, but for everyone else.
john colรณn / dmgt 706 / fall 2017