University Studies · Semester 2 · Reflections
Reflections.
Reflections.
Personal thoughts and responses developed from guiding questions across Semester 2 at Adelaide University.
Studio Reflections
Reflections from Semester 2 studio.
Dolphin Torch Research
How would you describe the Dolphin torch?
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Who was it designed for?
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Who designed it?
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What other Australian designs do you remember from the first video?
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Apple Design Analysis
What are 2 things you have learnt about Apple?
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Which elements of Apple's 'visual language' interest you and why?
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Does form influence perceived usability or quality of handheld tools + torches?
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Can you think of other products where you have observed cultural or emotional cues in their design?
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Huskee Cup Research
How would you describe the Huskee Cup?
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Who was it designed for?
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Who designed it?
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What are your thoughts on using waste as materials?
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Dyson and Handheld Product Design Analysis
How did the Dyson's materials differ from the generic tools and torches, and what did that say about each product's personality, value or intended user?
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Which textures felt most comfortable or intuitive, and how could those qualities inform design choices for your torch's demographic?
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How did weight, temperature and tactility affect usability, and how would this change for a child, an elderly person or an outdoor professional?
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What emotions did different materials evoke (e.g. metal = durable, rubber = comfort), and how could these cues support your torch's identity?
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How did the Dyson integrate aesthetics and function through form, finish and material, and what can you apply to make your torch visually and sensorially coherent?
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Which material-texture combinations created the strongest sensory experience, and why might they work (or not) for your torch's users?
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Panton Chair Design Reflection
How would you describe the Panton chair?
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Who was it designed for?
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Who designed it?
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Which is your favourite Panton chair colour? Why?
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