Labs

CCt333 Lab 1 Lab 1 //**Question: Compare and contrast a Sony Walkman with an Apple iPod, and describe the differences in their physical construction, interface design, technology and delivery of sound. Quick sketches are helpful for this analytical process.** // There are obviously a number of differences between the Sony walkman and an apple iPod, this has nothing to do with the fact that iPod’s belong to the apple companies and is therefore more advanced, it’s the fact that they are very apart in terms of the time they were made. The Sony walkman is different because it uses analogue technology, this make it more vulnerable to damage compared to the digital iPod technology where files are stored digitally. iPods can store a large number of files therefore it gives us better access to a variety of songs. Sony walkman only uses tapes which usually can contain about 10 songs both sides combined. Regardless of the fact that the type of headphones makes a difference in the quality of sound, digital files also have better sound quality than tapes/walkmans. Apple is known for their sleek design when it comes to their product, and of course the iPod falls under that category. It is small, and aesthetically pleasing to the consumer. The Sony walkman however was also considered portable and visually appealing to the consumer at its time. In a way really the Sony walkman was to the older generation what the iPod is to todays.

// Lab 2 // Global Village shelter: It is built for basic living, as temporary housing, and it doesn’t cost to build. It lasts a little bit over a year, which is perfect in disaster stricken areas, which is something we could all relate to at the moment to due to the unfortunate events of Haiti. This gives it time for the community to rebuild itself. The life straw: A small convenient filter, this helps avoid catching diseases which are usually very common in poorer areas. This also helps decrease health expenses for everyone. And another advantage is to make people more aware of their own health and what risks they’re taking. One laptop per child: it is a 100$ laptop that is designed to better education of children in developing countries. It is a very basic computer but it gets the job done. Kids are more curious to learn that way and it opens up their eyes to further possibilities in their education system. It is distributed to the governments for the cheap price. The goal is to further increase the awareness and quality of the developing countries education. Solar home lighting system provide homes with no access to electricity with solar panels on their roofs. This gives them the access to a source of power in a cost effective and environmental way. Transport - Big Boda Load-Carrying Bicycle provides the consumer with extra space at the back. This allows for quicker transportation since it could fit up to 2 extra passengers, or really heavy products which helps in a more efficient way of transporting things back and forth with less trips.
 * Under each of the six categories, shelter, health, water, education, energy and transport, choose one project which interests you. For each category, describe how it is designed to alleviate poverty for the project's stakeholders. (6 categories x 1 paragraph = 6 paragraphs) **
 * Shelter: **
 * Water: **
 * Education **
 * Energy **
 * Transport:**

the stakeholder analysis enables for sustainability in design. The fact that they will be the ones that will be using these means of advancements their analysis is though. It’s a way to keep the user of the products in perspective for the designer. Cost effective Accessible Efficient Usability Environment friendly
 * 2. How does stakeholder analysis enable sustainable and socially responsible design? (1 paragraph) **
 * 3- **

Jan chipchase travels around the world in order to determine peoples needs, especially those in isolated areas. These needs are more specific to cell phone use and their effect on these societies. Chipchase collects information that is valuable to nokia's marketing plans in those countries in the future. he collects this information by analyzing what people carry with them in their everyday life to understand what is essential to these people. He would achive this by looking through their purses,pockets as well as their homes.
 * Lab 3**

Jan chipchase discovered that people will carry things mostly based on a subconcious survival instict. things like money, phone and keys. money will most probably be used for food, phones to contact someone in case of an emergency and keys resmble their access for a shelter. One of the main things that Jan Chipchase stumbled on is the diffrence between the use of cellphone between diffrent countries. forexample in many wealthy countries cellphones are designed for very personal use, however it is used like an ATM machine in some cultures where the person that owns a cellphone can make money out of it.

It is important for a supplier in the market to understand what and who they're supplying to. Jan chipchase's job allows for Nokia to expand their market by providing each clientel with their needs. In those poorer areas owning a cellphone is too expensive, this helps nokia improve their cellphones and make them more sustainable.