Prototype

I got to talk with my graphic design expert, Brian Singer at Altitude and discuss my prototypes. He gave me some great suggestions and said I'm going in the right direction with what I'm doing.

Almost there! Hope everyone is doing well! 

Just Some Current Thoughts on the Process

Ideation and prototyping lends so much more appreciation after having a firm foundation of research done. 

Brainstorming for a solution has been going well. I have of course realized in developing a solution for the problem will not wipe out a nation of complainers. That is just too much to ask. This generation needs encouragement and tools at hand to help them move forth day to day; through life. Full Independence for this generation is learned at a later stage of life, depending on life experiences that would allow it. No one wants to "do it alone", and I'm not asking anyone to. With that said, I want my solution to be something that makes one feel not so alone, however provokes action and a thought process. 

This idea spawned from watching a video on TED of a kid who was developing his own iPhone apps. Below in the comments someone commented on something very profound and true for this generation:

"Nov 17 2011: I'm going to say something here that might sound rude, but hear me out before you write it off. I don't think Thomas is special. Don't get me wrong, I loved the talk, I even had my five year old son watch the video. But I don't think Thomas is all that different from his peers in most areas. Why is he writing apps and starting an app club in his school while his peers were not? Two key things he brought up: Encouragement and access to resources. This is what inspired, driven young people are SUPPOSED to look like.

1) Encourage and support the learning process of all children and young adults. Nurture curiosity, and not just in your kids, but in every young person you encounter.
2) Help provide the resources needed to fully engage that curiosity in positive, productive, satisfying directions.

If we can do those two things, we'll have schools full of kids like Thomas."

Source: http://www.ted.com/talks/thomas_suarez_a_12_year_old_app_developer.html

Happy Thanksgiving, Everyone!

The P&P Statement Reworked

Problem Statement

Today's young adults in San Francisco have been brought up in such a way that has created them to be passive when dealing with life problems, causing them to complain rather than take action.

Purpose Statement

The purpose of this study was to develop and create a method for young adults to become proactive and productive in their community and in their lives when encountering problems.

Relevant Video

Here's a video my roommate showed me on youtube...OBVIOUSLY I can't paste it into my journal, so I'm going to keep reference to it here:

PERT Chart

Timeline

FInal Problem & Purpose Statement

Problem Statement

Today’s media and society have produced young adults in San Francisco who are passive when dealing with life problems, causing them to complain rather than take action.

Purpose Statement

The purpose of this study was to develop and create methods for young adults to become proactive and productive in their community and in their lives when encountering problems.

2 Best Problems Revised

Complainers

Problem Statement:

Many young adults in San Francisco tend to have a lot to complain about, however, they rarely take action in changing it.

Purpose Statement:

The purpose of this study was to provide knowledge to young adults in San Francisco that if they want something to change, they should take the steps necessary in changing that thing.

AIDS

Problem Statement:

A number of young women in San Francisco are not knowledgable of the fact that they are at a higher risk for transmitting HIV/AIDS as well as transmitting to from mother to child.

Purpose Statement

The purpose of this study was to educate young women on their vulnerability to HIV/AIDs and promote safe sex through the use of condoms.

3 Problem and Purpose Statements

AIDS

Problem Statement:

Women are at a greater risk in transmitting HIV/AIDS, as well as transmitting it indirectly from mother to child.

Purpose Statement:

The purpose of this study was to educate young people, women especially, on their vulnerability to the disease and promote the value in practicing safe sex through the use of condoms.

Public Transit

Problem Statement:

On Muni buses and trains it is often difficult to know which stop is next especially on crowded busses.

Purpose Statement:

The purpose of this study was to develop a solution so that it is easier for Muni bus riders to be aware of which stop is next.

Complainers

Problem Statement:

Many young people have plenty of things to complain about but rarely take action in changing it.

Purpose Statement:

The purpose of this study was to provide knowledge to young people that if they want something to change, they should take the steps necessary in changing that thing.

Let me tell you who I am...

You are currently viewing my DAI 505 blog, which means I made it to my last semester at San Francisco State University as a DAI student studying Visual Communication Design.
I just got back from two wonderfully fulfilling semesters of studying at Nuova Accademia di Belle Arti in Milan, Italy, where not only did I learn graphic design, but a whole different culture, that I really admire and fell in love with.
My inspirations come from others who dare to break the rules for a good reason and push to make their aspirations and dreams a reality. This is a quality in myself that I strive to maintain everyday. I never want to become a slave to my work or other peoples' work. I'm a huge fan of living, and if I ever stop, it might be just because I am dead.
I have a really huge list of things I would like to get done in my life, such as, finishing this semester with a huge bang, going back to Italy and traveling the rest of Europe, owning a restaurant, having a family, write a "one hit wonder", and the list could get longer if I wanted it to.

Here is the image that best represents how I aspire to be in life:

Yes, a tiger ready to pounce. Tigers see their prey and go after it, they don't mess around. That is how I want to be about life; If I want something to happen, I will go after it and do what ever it takes to get there.

Six words that describe me:

1. fun
2. adventurous
3. creative
4. love
5. calm
6. observant