Markets, Innovation & Design - Spring 2020

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Habits Reflection

April 27, 2020 by Renne Leave a Comment

Throughout this semester, I feel like I have grown more in my Creative Confidence. Whenever we would be tasked with creating something, I would be at a loss on where to begin. I usually waited for a few days and asked around what other people were doing to gauge what their projects would be so I would be able to create something on a similar scale. However, as the class progressed, I later realized that the projects were interpreted differently by each person, which resulted in creations reflective of their own personalities. Some people had more strengths in presenting something they were passionate about and others were more inclined on creating a work of art that is open for interpretation. For example, the Mind Maps we created gave me more stress than enjoyment, as I struggled to process my thoughts through spatial and artistic means, as well as describing each connection. Creative projects such as the Home Materials Creation, the Tea Light, and even the Failure Resume allowed me to express my personality through a way that was unique to me. Seeing everyone’s creations and how their constructs reflected their personalities were very eye-opening, and it was refreshing to experience a project where no one was wrong and everyone was encouraged to share their thought processes. These experiences have helped me boost my confidence in doing things that pique my interest, such as learning a new instrument, or creating projects for other classes that are, “more me.”

Personally, looking at the world through a “Child’s Eye” has always come naturally for me. Moving to the US from different countries and cultures, I was always fascinated at the differences I noticed between my two lives. I learned from a young age to take everything with a grain of salt and to look at everything in a holistic sense. “How does this work?” “What part does this piece serve in a larger scheme?” are questions I would often ask myself. 

Going through this semester and a few weeks in semi-isolation, I realized that ambiguity is something I’m not completely comfortable in. I used to always describe my unorganized lifestyle as fun and exciting, but in these times, I have realized that true ambiguity is neither fun nor exciting. Not knowing what the future holds isn’t something I have to be comfortable with, but something that I need to learn to live with. I’ve been training myself to process and reprocess my thoughts and feelings so as to prevent any unreasonable anxiety and to help me come to terms with life as-is. 

To be an innovative character, I believe someone should fully utilize their strong habits in respect to the ones we learned in MIDe 300, but to also acknowledge and be comfortable with the habits they are least practicing. Knowing your field of expertise and comfort, as well as acknowledging things you aren’t and being able to ask for help in that specific area would help shape and execute an innovative person’s career and projects.

Test & Iterate

April 23, 2020 by Renne Leave a Comment

In the past few weeks, I’ve made a few modifications to my daily activity schedule. Some days I would have more work than others or I would get sidetracked doing something else, so I would move around and activity or two to a different day. I’ve even added a few things like rearranging a portion of my room each day or watching the news.

One element that caught me by surprise was the amount of external influence I was receiving from my friends and family. Whenever I would crawl out of my room, they would ask if I’ve done Activity X or that they see improvement on Activity Y, which definitely makes me feel like my prototype is working.

As the school semester is winding down, I want to add more things to my daily activity schedule to make my days go by faster, but I’m not too sure if I’ll follow through on adding more things when I’m in complete “Summer mode.” My internship (luckily) is still planning to proceed as scheduled, so I will definitely have to create another daily activity board for myself to adjust to the new schedule. My prototype has also definitely taken a positive effect on my mood, as I am now more productive and engaged with the resources I have, as opposed to inactivity and laziness.

Prototype

April 23, 2020 by Renne Leave a Comment

For my prototype, I wanted to target the free time I had around my schoolwork, which can then continue on after the semester has ended. Each day has its own list of activities to do that day whether before, in-between, or after my schoolwork to emulate what I did during the school year on campus. This gives me a sense of time during the week by creating a rough schedule and knowing what to do each day. Though schoolwork varies on due dates, I know what activities are ahead of me on which days.

I came to the realization that while I was on campus, my day didn’t revolve around work or classes. My mind and body sort of went into auto-pilot when going to classes, and I would find time to do work, but the thing I looked forward to the most was my activeness around the mandatory things.

In execution, I’ve made this picture the wallpaper on my phone so that instead of opening my phone and wasting time on social media, I would see my list and knock off a thing or two. I intentionally left Sundays blank to add a little ambiguity to one day of the week.

Concept Board

March 26, 2020 by Renne Leave a Comment

For my concept board, I wanted to include things that make me feel whole and content. A personal belief I have is that everything can be improved upon, and I believe that everything on my concept board will help me feel a sense of improvement in my current life.

One example I’d like to highlight is my family. As much as I love being on campus and growing into an adult, I enjoy every second I spend with my family and regularly get homesick. Having a very young sibling makes me feel like I’m missing out on a large part of his childhood. Being home gives me the time and place to be with him, as well as the rest of my family.

Another example I have are the focuses I have on mental and physical fitness. The springtime has always meant the resurfacing of outdoor sports, and if we were on campus, rugby season would be starting again. Not having spring sports means I’m missing out on both exercise and social interactions. As such, I addressed this on my concept board using yoga, meditation, running, and the Facetime logo.

Brainstorm

March 26, 2020 by Renne Leave a Comment

For the brainstorming portion of this assignment, I decided to focus on things that would keep me busy and improve my life with every goal accomplished. I set each goal within reason so I can feel accomplished by doing each one, with the exception of large, ambiguous goals like “[Being] better than you were yesterday, everyday.” It took me a while to figure out exactly wha to put, but when I started it came to me very easily. In choosing my 5 top goals, I selected things that are ambiguous difficult to gauge. Instead of picking things that I can start and finish in a day, I wanted things that I have to constantly strive towards. I picked goals that only I will know when I accomplish them and achieve honest content. Even with organizing my room, I feel like I’ll continuously re-organize it until I feel thoroughly satisfied. I want to view the time I have at home as a time to build and better myself, not a time to worry and focus on the negatives, and I feel like these five goals will help me achieve that.

Constraint Map

March 24, 2020 by Renne Leave a Comment

The worldwide pandemic caused by COVID-19 reverberates throughout society in different modes but with one commonality: shutting everything down. In my Constraint Map, I decided to highlight the themes most talked about in the news. In my interpretation, these themes are the consumer (general society), organizations (government, economy, schools), and production (workforce). 

Closely associated with the novel coronavirus is the practice of quarantine. With quarantine, both self-imposed and forced, the areas listed above are greatly affected. In my Constraint Map, I decided to branch off from those ideas based on long-term repercussions associated with the virus. I also tried to focus on aspects of life that are affected but aren’t the first things people think about when they hear the term, “coronavirus.” For example, I included standardized testing students in primary and secondary education have to do to graduate, but which are now all at a loss on what to do. Standardized tests are also essential in helping a student get into schools they are applying to. Another aspect of society I included was the economy. As face-to-face businesses started closing, the American society became more affected. Employees are laid off, temporarily and permanently, small businesses are at risk of foreclosure, and unpaid bills start to pile up from a lack of income. The economy is also headed for a recession. Though economies fluctuate throughout time naturally, this forced downfall of production and stocks are anticipated to affect people in college, such as myself, when we finally enter the workforce. Last, I included the workforce itself and the constraints it’s currently facing. With both my parents working in the healthcare industry, I’ve seen firsthand the toll this pandemic is taking on first responders. My dad, who works at Massachusetts General Hospital, experienced constraints of his own life at work. Recently, his place of work has blocked off all entrances to the building, requiring employees to show their ID at the door for entrance. 

Tea Light

March 5, 2020 by Renne Leave a Comment

Inspiration Post 4

March 5, 2020 by Renne Leave a Comment

x This morning, I woke up at the crack of dawn to watch the sunrise. I was always a morning person in high school since class started so early, but I quickly grew accustomed to sleeping in for later college classes. As I was sitting on the quad, the clouds started clearing up as the sun began to rise. I saw the beauty of the sun rise by myself, on an empty quad, in the middle of a quiet campus, and realized how much time there is in a single day. I realized that sleeping till noon already makes my day half over, and that lying in bed playing with my phone subtracts so much time I could potentially use to be productive. Although I don’t plan on waking up that early any time soon, watching the sunrise definitely made me more in touch with my time management.

Room Creation

February 27, 2020 by Renne Leave a Comment

Inspiration Post 3

February 27, 2020 by Renne Leave a Comment

This past weekend I had the opportunity to ski for the first time ever, but that’s a story for another time. Right after class on Friday, I packed as fast as I could, hopped into a car, and drove down to New York for the weekend. We planned certain stops for food, grabbing Chick-fil-A and aimlessly driving around for Scranton to find Krispy Kreme. We decided to give up however, because we wanted to get to the ski house we had booked as soon as possible. At the ski house, the 30-something of us stayed up until the early morning hanging out and having a good time. 

I had originally planned on returning Sunday morning/afternoon, but a spurt of impulse guided me to drive back to campus Saturday evening. We dreaded the nearly 5 hour drive back and planned on stopping as little as possible so we could get in our comfortable beds immediately. About 2 hours into the drive, however, the fatigue built up from both the lack of sleep and skiing all day, meaning I had to stop to refresh myself. When we stopped for gas, we realized that we could make the drive more fun if we stopped trying to beat the ETA and looked for different places to explore. We finally made it to campus late at night; we were exhausted but our little road trip created fond memories.

By deciding to leave the evening after a long day, I had concerns over how tired I would be while driving and the risks we were making in driving through the pitch-black backwood roads. After having to stop and by talking to my friends, I realized that the fatigue I was faced with wasn’t from the lack of sleep or the exhaustion from skiing. Those factors definitely contributed, but what was really killing me was the anxiety and stress in getting home as soon as possible. Making an impulsive decision to leave the ski house in an exhausted state helped me gain a first-hand experience of the saying, “It’s not about the destination, but the journey.” As all good things take time, we meandered throughout New York and Pennsylvania taking weird routes and stopping at weirder places. Making this drive helped me realize that the best outcome isn’t rushed, but rather it takes time and a good attitude.

Inspiration Post 2

February 20, 2020 by Renne Leave a Comment

This past Monday was no different from others. I woke up, showered, and went to my classes for the day. I had a sandwich for lunch and started my walk back to my dorm to do homework. I made a slight detour to my car to get something when I saw a lady aimlessly looking around behind Roberts Hall. I took out my earbuds in case she would ask me something, which she did. She asked where Tustin Hall was and I guided her in approximately the right direction. As I turned around, she asked me another question about how I like Bucknell as a school. I answered her truthfully and told her of the struggles I had my first year being far away from home. She said that her daughter, who was doing the “ Day in the Life” program that day was nervous about being far away from home too, seeing as they were from California. In what I thought was supposed to be a single question and answer turned into a full conversation about my thoughts on Bucknell and the experiences I’ve had. She ended up missing the program she was planning to attend, and I offered to give her a tour of the campus. She gleefully agreed, wanting to get a personalized tour of campus from my point of view. As we were walking through campus, we met up with her daughter, who joined us. The mother’s friend and her daughter, as well as a new friend they made that day, joined my impromptu tour as well. I guided them throughout the academic buildings, athletic facilities, and everything in between. The crowd seemed engaged in everything I had to say and asked lots of questions. I led them to the ELC where the rest of their program was starting and said my closing remarks and my goodbyes. My underqualified, unplanned, and very impulsive decision reopened my eyes to something I had long forgotten about.

As students progress through their time at Bucknell, we tend to forget about the small worries and questions we had as we gain traction towards our new lives. By accidentally giving a tour, I was able to give an unstructured, personalized experience for people who aren’t familiar with the University. I was reminded of the hardships I faced as a new Bucknellian and how I overcame them, as well as being able to share my fun experiences with people who helped me though such times. I realized afterwards that I had gotten so lost and focused in my life now that I forgot about how I got to this point in my life. The transition we make into college and adulthood isn’t something everyone takes lightly or can cope with easily. In my tour, I was refreshed in the excitement and fear both parents and new students face in coming to a new environment. This inspired me to think more holistically of everything around me, and to not forget the people who helped me get to the point where I am today. Lessons and experiences shape a person’s character. It’s easy to forget such encounters in the past when you’re focused on the “now,” and I’m glad that I could help the new college parents and students, but also that I have a better sense on the different thought processes that happen throughout time.

MIDe Mind Map Draft

February 13, 2020 by Renne Leave a Comment

Inspiration – Week 1

February 11, 2020 by Renne Leave a Comment

I spent this past weekend at a campsite for the Posse Plus Retreat. I went into the retreat with a very negative outlook which I based on last year’s experience. Upon reaching the grounds, I was placed in a 10-person cabin, mostly with people I wasn’t familiar with. When the program began, I was reluctant to do any icebreakers or engage with other attendees so I stuck with my friends and avoided extra interactions.

My crowded cabin turned out to be a lot of fun as people came in and out throughout the night, leaving me and my roommates with little-to-no sleep. The next morning I felt more inclined to talk to different people, probably as a result of both my sleep deprivation and spending the whole night with a plethora of interesting people. Towards the end of the night, everyone was tired and conversations became more and more emotional. After spending some time writing letters to our future selves, we got the chance to share what we wrote in front of the whole program. As people were sharing, I heard a lot of reminders for self-love and perseverance but one quote in particular stuck with me. It came from an international student from Ghana who recited a quote he grew up hearing: “If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.” When I heard this, I felt like I got hit with a brick wall. All throughout my life I’ve always wanted to do everything myself so I had full control and went at the pace I wanted. I’ve always appreciated companionship, but I never looked at it as a necessity for the longevity of success. 

Inspiration comes in different ways such as a scenic view, a meaningful conversation, or a substantial event. Hearing this inspired me to change the way I perceive success and how to be more trusting and engaging with people, because maybe I can learn a thing or two from someone else. 


Original iPhone

February 6, 2020 by Renne Leave a Comment

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Mind Map – Design

February 4, 2020 by Renne Leave a Comment

General Anesthesia

January 30, 2020 by Renne Leave a Comment

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Mind Map – Innovation

January 28, 2020 by Renne Leave a Comment

Marketing Mind Map

January 21, 2020 by Renne Leave a Comment

Positive Dynamics

January 15, 2020 by Renne Leave a Comment

From everything that I’ve been reading and from personal experience, a large inhibitor of classroom comfort is the lack of familiarity or the lack of support in class. It sometimes takes a lot for me to speak in class even if I have friends in my class because I’m nervous I might say something irrelevant or incorrect, but when I finally do say some, the occasional head nod, supportive comment, or anything positive helps me open up more. I intend to do this more in class to help pay it forward. I also hope to become closer to everyone in class to make this course a more fun, close, and supportive environment.

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