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A Small-scale Social Platform Overcomes Time Difference and Isolation What is it? The novel Coronavirus has caused many of us to adjust to a new normal in our behaviours, our…
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After learning about the premise for challenge 4, our group was immediately struck by the beauty industry and the changing standard for beauty while in self-isolation due to COVID-19. We…
For this challenge, we designed for Yixuan, a friend of Wanxi’s who studies data science at the Harvard Graduate School of Arts and Sciences. Yixuan is originally from China, and…
For our need-based design challenge, we sought to design for Jennifer Milner, a professional ballet dancer and instructor, and design something useful for her business as she deals with the…
Our Client Jessie, Kongyun’s friend, is a coffee expert and researcher at UC Davis. Jessie’s interview indicated she had trouble finding a platform to share her expertise with the general…
In an interview, Tian Wei, a graduate student at the GSD, expressed a problem she faces during this pandemic. Living a healthy lifestyle and exercising is important to her, but…
Dating can be tricky, especially when you can’t go outside and meet up with a potential love interest. Although quarantine has been a challenge for many to stay connected with…
Background: We interviewed Salwa! Salwa is an Egyptian teacher, a mother of three, a lover of creative activities (even if she does not pursue as much as she’d like). In…
During our lesson on using design to inspire and give meaning, our group was particularly intrigued by the power of design to awe users. We agreed that awe is an…
The Wanderbus is an off-grid, towable mobile tiny home that encourages connection with nature and environmentally sustainable behavior. Prototypes Wanderbus ready for travel: The Wanderbus is fully equipped for travel…