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Eyeglasses: Designing for Disability

Eyewear in modern times has become a sort of fashion statement, an common accessory that brings with each pair a unique style. But at their core, glasses are meant to address a vision disability, not

What I’ve Got: Chromecast

When it comes to simplicity in design, the Google Chromecast is absolutely top of the line. The Chromecast encapsulates what a good design should be by combining ease of installation, ease of use, and

The Breakdown

For my news app, I wanted to combine an easy-to-use interface with quick readability and audience engagement. My design prioritizes growth in popularity of the app, with a handful of methods for immer

What I’ve Got: Ecco Boots

I got these boots right before college and they have been one of the best investments I could’ve made to prep for trekking through the campus snow. A combination of durability and comfort makes these

The Con

When it comes to attempting to teach people different views and connecting with different identities, the biggest challenge is attracting people to such a format. Such an endeavor doesn’t naturally ex

Challenge 2a

1) Icons: For my icons I decided to play with a music theme. By playing around with different shape tools as well as using the pen tool to trace a picture I drew, I was able to create a radio, a musi

music-themed icons (radio, music note, headphones)split

music-themed icons (radio, music note, headphones)

National (brand) logo redesignsplit

National (brand) logo redesign

What I’ve Got: Bauer Supreme Hockey Stick

This week for my WIG I’ve decided to highlight the Bauer Supreme hockey stick that I recently purchased. The design of hockey sticks is fascinating as it needs to combine both performance and aestheti

What I’ve Got: Gillette Flexball Razor

I got the Gillette Flexball razor technology after a few years of having a previous Gillette razor, and the benefits that the flexball provides were noticeable instantly. The design concept is rather

What I’ve Got: Vizio Sound Bar

I’ve had this Vizio Sound Bar for a few years now, and it has been an incredible speaker. It’s simple yet elegant design allows it to integrate seamlessly into the environment you place it in, providi

What I’ve Got: Bad Design at the Oscars

By now almost everyone has heard about the fiasco at the Oscars this past weekend in which the award for Best Picture was incorrectly initially given to La La Land when the proper winner was Moonlight

What I’ve Got: Skullcandy Earbuds

My favorite headphones are the Skullcandy Earbuds, a cheap yet effective pair of headphones that define my music listening experience. They’re designed to fit into your ear comfortably, with replaceab

Challenge 8: Design Point of View

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What I’ve Got: Vizio Sound Bar

I’ve had this Vizio Sound Bar for a few years now, and it has been an incredible speaker. It’s simple yet elegant design allows it to integrate seamlessly into the environment you place it in, providi

What I’ve Got: Mobility Designed Crutches

Though I’ve never had to use them myself, crutches are a common feature in the world. It seems that whenever I talk to somebody about their crutches, they complain about the pain and irritation along

What I’ve Got: Scoot Networks

Scoot Networks is a scooter rental service in San Francisco and operates much like ZipCar or Hubway Bikes but for electric scooters. In crowded cities like San Francisco, car rental is a hassle due to

What I’ve Got: Amazon Kindle

I’ve always appreciated the design of the Amazon Kindle’s interface. Though it is an electronic device, Amazon designed the screen so that it looks more like a page in book than a display screen on a

What I’ve Got: Southwest Airlines Seating and Boarding Process

Southwest Airlines uses a unique seating and boarding process where nobody is assigned seats, but rather you select your seat as you board the plane. Boarding order is determined by the time you check

What I’ve Got: Nintendo Switch

Nintendo is known globally as a leading video game company, and the Nintendo Switch shows why they’ve managed to stay prominent for so long. Despite their stumbles with some of their more recent gamin

What I’ve Got: Hello Fresh

Hello Fresh is a food company that sends you a weekly package of food ingredients as well as a few recipes for the week to make with the food you’re provided. For someone like myself who ends up cooki