Comments for Thesis Preparation https://blog.scad.edu/aearne20 Amanda Earnest Mon, 21 Jan 2013 04:31:07 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 Comment on Expanded thoughts (freewriting) by Amanda Earnest https://blog.scad.edu/aearne20/2013/01/16/expanded-thoughts-freewriting/#comment-7 Amanda Earnest Mon, 21 Jan 2013 04:31:07 +0000 http://blog.scad.edu/aearne20/?p=30#comment-7 Thanks! Design can make such a difference in the world, whether it’s negative or positive :/ But, I think the challenge is getting everyone, including companies and audiences, to jump on the same bandwagon. It can be a challenge to convince them of the benefits. I just know that you have to do the best you can, and did all you can – if it doesn’t work, then that tends to happen. But know that you did what you could, and that it doesn’t make you less of a designer because it didn’t work out. It’s a learning lesson for all of us :)

]]> Comment on Expanded thoughts (freewriting) by Kaleena Tucker https://blog.scad.edu/aearne20/2013/01/16/expanded-thoughts-freewriting/#comment-6 Kaleena Tucker Mon, 21 Jan 2013 03:22:52 +0000 http://blog.scad.edu/aearne20/?p=30#comment-6 Great topic! It seems that you have already defined a pretty clear direction for yourself. I love that it comes from personal experiences. Personally, I am always intrigued by ideas of using design to make a real, substantial difference in the world, but often find the challenge to be too daunting. I often feel that my role as a designer isn’t important enough. That I can’t do enough. But… I really think your idea of creating a committee of professionals who can each use their expertise is a smart approach. I’m excited to see your ideas and research develop throughout the quarter!

]]> Comment on Expanded thoughts (freewriting) by Amanda Earnest https://blog.scad.edu/aearne20/2013/01/16/expanded-thoughts-freewriting/#comment-5 Amanda Earnest Sun, 20 Jan 2013 23:34:15 +0000 http://blog.scad.edu/aearne20/?p=30#comment-5 That’s what I’m planning my research to discover – medical companies/pharmacies/waste industries would also have to get involved. Once the box is prepped, what happens to it? Where does it go? Who does what?
Thanks!

]]> Comment on Expanded thoughts (freewriting) by Marina Petrova https://blog.scad.edu/aearne20/2013/01/16/expanded-thoughts-freewriting/#comment-4 Marina Petrova Sat, 19 Jan 2013 23:20:07 +0000 http://blog.scad.edu/aearne20/?p=30#comment-4 Hi Amanda,
I find your topic really interesting and exciting that it is very personal to you.

You have probably thought about it, but just in case – maybe looking at the whole system of buying, using, disposing of, trashing the lancets might give you insights in order to not only focus on the package, but come up with a way of improving the process or at least understand the process that could inform your package design.

Also, you probably have a much better understanding of the community of people suffering from diabetes. Interviewing them and doing primary research might be very informative.

I will be following your topic development.

All the best!

]]> Comment on Expanded thoughts (freewriting) by Amanda Earnest https://blog.scad.edu/aearne20/2013/01/16/expanded-thoughts-freewriting/#comment-3 Amanda Earnest Fri, 18 Jan 2013 03:45:47 +0000 http://blog.scad.edu/aearne20/?p=30#comment-3 It’ll be both. The actual design of the packages will have to compensate the ‘recycling’ aspect of the material, but designed to where both used and new are separated. The user takes out the product, uses it, and returns it back to the box. Then it can either be mailed, dropped off, etc for the proper party to dispose of. Now that you mention it, the packages will also be recyclable themselves, like paperboard. The box can be recycled after the company opens it to take out the waste. Biological waste itself isn’t recyclable, but it needs to be disposed elsewhere instead of the household trash. At least this will help consumers from doing this. Maybe… :)

]]> Comment on Expanded thoughts (freewriting) by Mariska Kalmeijer https://blog.scad.edu/aearne20/2013/01/16/expanded-thoughts-freewriting/#comment-2 Mariska Kalmeijer Fri, 18 Jan 2013 03:35:38 +0000 http://blog.scad.edu/aearne20/?p=30#comment-2 Amanda, I definitely think you are onto something here. Studying package design to conclude that it has the ability to reduce the amount thrown in trash and improve safety is quite the topic. There could be many different approaches to this subject matter. To clarify, are we referring to the material of the packaging, the actual design, or both? I look forward to seeing you further develop this topic, and I’ll be sure to give you additional feedback based on your response.

Mariska

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