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Midterm Booklet

July 25, 2018

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Hello, my name is Maya Kusuki Chastain and I am a graduating senior in Visual Communication Design. I enjoy being with friends and family, eating yummy foods, hiking/ being active, and playing with my dog named Cous Cous. I am inspired by compassion and the strong, hardworking, and giving people in my life. Mahatma Gandhi said, “Live as if you were to die tomorrow, learn as if you were to live forever.” This quote inspires me because it speaks of living for the moment while having an open mind to continuously learn and grow. I feel that this is very important to be able to live in gratitude and thankfulness for the moment while being open to the endless possibilities of the world. I am influenced by clean design, design t hat makes an impact, and by my view of the world as a biracial and bicultural person. My hope in my lifetime is to lead a fulfilling life of happiness, love, and growth and to make a positive impact on my surroundings. Once I complete 505, I want to be able to ...

Assignment #2: Review of three (3) past 505 research reports

An Intro to Design Thinking Excercise

For this exercise, I designed for Janna. Key notes about Janna: - it's been hard for her to wake up before 10:00 recently - always a little late because she gets distracted in the mornings - loves stuffed animals, especially Pusheen the cat. Problem statement 1: Janna, a laid-back, needs a way to get to places on time in a way that makes her feel accomplished. My solution 1: I created a Pusheen cat alarm toy that would help Janna stay motivated to get ready on time. The cute alarm would vibrate when it's time to go. If she hits the done button on time, she would collect a point. After a certain number of points, she could redeem them on the corresponding online website. Feedback: She said that it would be helpful if it could move and be more motivating. Problem Statement 2: Janna a laid-back, needs a way to not be late that makes her feel motivated to get going. My solution 2: My second iteration was differ...

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