Human Centered Design

Here is an image of a podium that I have redesigned for my group's client, Mr. Huang, using Minecraft.

Our group consisted of the following students: Michael Hardy, Chris Cervantes, Patrick Burke, and my self.

The podium itself consists of three storage compartments and an adequite surface area on the top.

This was Chris's podium design

It tweaked the original module however cept an more or less "natural" look. (also using minecraft)


These were Patrick's podium design and were created in Blockland:

And lastly this is Micheal's Design which was done in Inventor. (CAD)

Visual Design Principles and Elements Identificationi

The Design Elements are: -lines -space -texture - form -color -and value. The Design Principles are: -balance -emphasis -rythem -proportion -and unity

Minecraft Infulential Archeticture Assignment

This is an image portraying my structure. The clay was an substitute for Le Corbuise's concrete, the Symetry was inspired by Etienne Louis Boullee's structures, and the Windows were inspired by Antoni Gaudi's grand windows.

Ted Challenge 2012

1. The organization is about spreading word of influential topics. (they should include some information on subluminal/faster-than-light theories. Also to include F-theory and M-theory ideas supported by string theory.)

2. TED is an non profit organization devoted to spreading ideas worth spreading to the common folk. Their easy-to-use interface creates a highly efficient information bank for those who wish to withdraw data free of charge. (Interest might be your cookie and the information that comes with it however that possibility is slim.)

3. As engineers the topic areas that i believe would be of the most importance would be as follows: design, technology, entertainment, and science. Design to spark ideas and to see what has already been taken. technology to see what we have available to our disposal to create products that would spark interest which leads to the next topic. that being entertainment, entertainment in our field is extremely important because as engineers we need to know what the media as a whole takes a liking to and to incorporate this into our products. Finally science is important in our field of work in that new scientific advancements could improve our product's workability and could spark future product ideas.

4. The first out of three videos that appear to be interesting and relevent to our engineering motive. Is called Tal Golesworthy: How I repaired my own heart. The video talks about Tal whom is a boiler engineer who has had a life threatening aorta issue. His knowledge of pipes and plumbing and his doctor's medical knowledge formed a more efficent aorta repare treatment.

5. My first video is about Superstring theory with Brian Greene.

idea: sopa,

Project 2.1.6 Model Creation

The First constructed figure.

Second Constructed Figure:

Third Constructed Figure:

Fourth Constructed Figure:

Fifth Figure:

Sixth Figure:

Egg drop results

The exterior was compromised of styrofoam. While the interior consisted of tightly compacted newspaper


Results of the drop:

The Egg as you can see was a wreak. The Styrofoam transfered the momentum to the egg itself instead of absorbing the impact. the interior that was supposed to protect the egg did not absorb the impact but transferred it. The construct as a whole acted as one construct that absorbed the full impact crushing the egg.

Achievements:
Accuracy: Our construct fell in the first ring out of five rings. Thus we also claim the second, and third ring, as well as the butcher paper achivements.
Weight: Under 150 grams. Exactly 115.4 grams. Thus we also have the under 500, 300, and 200 grams.
Drop time: about a second so as a result we can claim the following the: 2 second, 3 second, 4 second, and 5 second achievements

Khan Academy Logarithm introduction

I will be in algebra 2 trigonometry honors next year and after speaking to some students currently in the class. Have been informed that Logarithms are an important factor. Since I currently am in Geomentry this could prove to be a very helpful introduction to what is to come.

Reflection:
Logarithm (Log)-the inverse of taking an exponent of somethig.  EX: 2³=8   Log₂^8 =3 

Log₂⁸⁼³ 

Another fun example :) Log₄^64=X or 4^x=64 Since 4 to the third power equals 64 Log₄^64=X=3
 or Log₄⁶⁴⁼³
I am find this site to be a great way to learn a lesson if you are sick.
Here is the link to the video: http://www.khanacademy.org/math/algebra/logarithms/v/introduction-to-logarithms