Engage and Persist

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Growth:

Lo-Fi Prototyping

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This project involved the creation of many different prototypes of objects with the intention of conveying different aspects of my Identity. These identities include: the inspiration I get at the prospect of being valuable, the observative and empathic side of me, and my anxious yet solution oriented tendencies. Each object based around a memory of mine to make it even closer to my identity. These memories include: obsessing over making a perpetual motion machine when I was younger, chilling with my dog, and an anxiety attack. Although I made a lot of different prototypes, here are the three that I settled on to represent these aspects of my identity: a device that lets the user view from the perspective of a dog, an object which gives the user inspiration that they might be able to make a perpetual motion machine, and finally a vest which constricts to give the user a hugging sensation to relieve their anxiety.

There are many areas in which I have grown from the start of this studio. Some expected and others not. I now understand the value of being able to get ideas out quickly, whether it be on paper or through simple craft supplies. More importantly, I've gotten better at this iterating process. On a similar note, my line work and quick 3d drawing has become more confident. Probably the most important, and unexpected lesson I learned from this studio is the importance of asking questions. Earlier on, I felt lost, confused, and demotivated. In hindsight, it is clear to me this was simply a result of not asking the simple questions I was pondering and not articulating my confusion.Throughout the process, I engaged with coaches and peers to get feedback on what I made and think through what makes me uniquely me.