MIAD Project
Inspiration
I was introduced to Doug Dietz via a TEDTalk we watched in class. His mission of showing empathy with his products became the basis for this entire project. When thinking about my idea, I went in search of someone who worked with organization. I've known about Marie Kondo for a while, but I just learned about the specific product she personally made to help with organization in drawers and on shelves. I saw a bit of the empathy Doug Dietz talked about in how her Hikidashi boxes were made. They weren't just boring white boxes; they came in different colors and even had special designs on the insides. However, they are really expensive. So I thought about how I could take some inspiration from Marie Kondo's methods and create a even more versatile organization tool that was also (possibly) cheaper.
Planning
Before going anywhere, I had to investigate who I was doing this for. I answered a few questions to guide this investigation and created an empathy map. After that I looked through the drawer to try and figure out some categories. I also went back and asked Myrrh, who I'm making this for, for some specific things she wanted.
Experimentation
Process
1. Murf introduced the project and taught us about empathy and design thinking.
2. I investigated who I could help. I chose my stepmom, and decided to help her with organization. 3. I created an empathy map. 4. I created a mind map to expand on my ideas. 5. After some initially sketching I spoke with my stepmom again and added to my ideas. 6. Using photoshop, I combined my sketches and research onto a board to take to MIAD. 7. I met with some designers and got feedback on my project before presenting at MIAD. 8. I printed out my my board and mounted it on foam core. 9. I presented at MIAD |
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Reflection
This project was different from anything I'd ever done before, but I appreciated learning about the design thinking method. I also enjoyed doing a project motivated by empathy. I think I did pretty well with the process. I also felt like I presented well at MIAD, and I've become pretty comfortable with explaining my product to people. I'm a little worried about the next steps and creating a scale model, but I'm sure it'll be a good experience either way.
Compare and Contrast
Similarities:
Differences:
Compare and Contrast
Similarities:
- Organize contents into different categories
- Able to be personalized
Differences:
- Adjustable
- Made to be affordable
ACT Responses
Clearly explain how you are able to identify the cause effect relationship between your inspiration and its effect on your artwork.
The way Marie Kondo organized by categories and used a box method in drawers inspired how I approached creating the concept of my product.
What is the overall approach the author has regarding the topic of your inspiration?
The author of the article I read about Kondo's boxes seemed to appreciate how they helped her personally. She even explained how the motivated her to stay organized.
What kind of generalizations and conclusions have you discovered about people, ideas, culture, ect. while you researched your inspiration?
Having a way to get started with organizing can help keep someone organized in the future. The initial hurdle of sorting through everything can seem overwhelming, but once finished it can make you feel refreshed.
What is the central idea or theme around your inspirational research?
I suppose empathy, because of what I learned from Doug Dietz.
What kind of inferences did you make while reading your research?
That anyone can benefit from simple organization methods and empathy should be the driving force behind anythign you create.
The way Marie Kondo organized by categories and used a box method in drawers inspired how I approached creating the concept of my product.
What is the overall approach the author has regarding the topic of your inspiration?
The author of the article I read about Kondo's boxes seemed to appreciate how they helped her personally. She even explained how the motivated her to stay organized.
What kind of generalizations and conclusions have you discovered about people, ideas, culture, ect. while you researched your inspiration?
Having a way to get started with organizing can help keep someone organized in the future. The initial hurdle of sorting through everything can seem overwhelming, but once finished it can make you feel refreshed.
What is the central idea or theme around your inspirational research?
I suppose empathy, because of what I learned from Doug Dietz.
What kind of inferences did you make while reading your research?
That anyone can benefit from simple organization methods and empathy should be the driving force behind anythign you create.
Bibliography
“The Design Thinking Journey: Using Empathy to Turn Tragedy into Triumph.” Performance by Doug Dietz, TED, Sept. 2017, www.ted.com/talks/doug_dietz_the_design_thinking_journey_using_empathy_to_turn_tragedy_into_triumph.
Schocker, Laura. “Marie Kondo Showed Us How Her New Organizing Boxes Work.” Apartment Therapy, 25 July 2018, www.apartmenttherapy.com/marie-kondo-organizer-boxes-tutorial-260870.
Schocker, Laura. “Marie Kondo Showed Us How Her New Organizing Boxes Work.” Apartment Therapy, 25 July 2018, www.apartmenttherapy.com/marie-kondo-organizer-boxes-tutorial-260870.