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Emerging technologies

While researching for our HP project I came a across a few developing technologies that may have an impact on future designs.
The first deals with power. Marin Soljacic, like all of us, was annoyed with having to find his charger for his cell phone and then go plug it in at an inconvienent time. So, he and his colleagues discovered how to use magne tic resonance coupling to power a 60 watt bulb wirelessly 2 meters from their coil. Using this application, they are working on technology that will automatically charge small electronics and even laptops.

Another technology that is up and coming is electronic paper. Like paper, electronic paper is flexible, but unlike day to day paper, it is made up of microcapsules that carry charges that are bonded to steel foil. Depending on whether charge is positive or negative the capsule will carry either a black or white pigment. Together the microcapsules with carry an image much like a newspaper.

The last technology is best discribes by this video on youtube. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y0xptspGpkc
I think it has some great capabilites for advertizing products with out having a display model in the future when
they can make the hardware on this technology less massive.

Puma USBs

I learned a few things about visualization while rendering these USB drives. One- use graphics to your advantage, especially if they are good. Two- Use a consistent light source even on different pages, it can still be confusing if the light source is coming from different directions.
3-contrast is very important because if contrast is subtle on screen it will not be visible when printing.

Teaser

My portfolio

http://www.daapspace.daap.uc.edu/files/download/meyermg/HGZcBgtCiho22IdxuOrsbv9BmBDpFCSFwi4WtezEPLY

space diapers with suction power

See Tony, when we get old, diapers won't be so bad to wear.

MyFC Fuel cell charger

I saw this on dvice.com's blog, and I thought it might entertain some ideas for cord management! "The Swedish company myFC (My Fuel Cell) wants to free you up from power cables with advanced fuel cell technology. Its latest prototype is a charger that uses a compact, flat alternative to the usual fuel cell stack — it's a passive planer fuel cell. It's so thin thanks to the company's remarkable band-aid-like FuelCellStickers, pictured in the gallery below, which are layered together to create this charger. Add hydrogen, and the result is clean and seemingly effortless passive power, and the only byproduct is water vapor that dissipates into the air. "

Puma on Brand Image

When I walk into a Puma Store there is a consistency yet a refreshing newness and excitement visible in their products. Bold pop-colors, interesting materials and textures, and a melding sport-traditional design with pop and punk influences are a few ways which unify their products beyond a common logo. To me, Puma stands out above other sport life-style brands because they connect to their target demographic so well. Their imagery on their website evokes the companies intent of being a global life-styles brand for those who are young or who want to feel young. According Puma's website, their marketing strategy has included "Extensive global campaigns such as “I’m Going” and “Urban Mobility” which displayed the hallmark values of the PUMA brand – inclusiveness, innovative design, sophistication and individuality."
However, I think what impressed me the most though when I visited the store were the security tags. I almost wanted to steal something so I could have the tag. Picture coming soon!

Creating a portfolio

There's a very interesting article in Coroflot's blog section called "Building Your Portfolio Website: Six Things to Always Do" posted by Carl Alviani. I especially thought that the 3rd rule he mentions is particularly good to keep in mind while developing a portfolio to sell yourself. You want to present yourself as T-shaped. You want to high-light your strengths and show that you know a lot about a particular interest but also show that you are multi-faceted. Alviani emphasizes the T-shaped portfolio "gives an overview of a large number of projects, then depict[s] a few of your best in greater detail, you demonstrate both flexibility and expertise without overwhelming the viewer." We do so much work on all of our projects that it is hard to edit our work down to just the essentials while still showing our competency all the areas of design process.

http://www.coroflot.com/creativeseeds/2008/04/building_your_portfolio_websit_1.asp#more

Prickleme?

Prickleme = everything that gives me an itch
Also, prickle has a K in it so inherently it makes the word 'prickle' funnier than the word 'itch' (sorry all you fans of the itches).

Goals For Junior Des Com

1. I want to create more detailed, refined sketches that tell a story. I plan to accomplish this by slowing down and thinking about what I am going to draw, tossing sketches that are bad and just starting over,and using underlays.
2. During this quarter, I want to minimize the excess projects in my portfolio by deciphering which projects tell the best story about process, decision making, and design capabilities.
3. This quarter I want to stay healthy and not be over-exerted at the end of the quarter by scheduling time for exercise and social activities.

Me!

Formally known as Megan Meyer, I also have a few nick-names that range from Magouch to Gretchen to Queso girl (because I like to dance salsa). Feel free to make up your own. I will generally respond to names other than my own as long as it is clear you are talking to me. My hobbies include dancing, playing various non-contact sports, cooking, learning about random, interesting stuff, and galabanting around with fun, smart, and creative people. The same attributes I find appealing in people, I find appealing in design --fun, smart, and creative, yet simple enough to understand.