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ARC 211: American Diversity and Design oluwafewa ogunmola
1. University at Buffalo – State University of New York
ARC 211 - American Diversity and Design – Spring 2017
Online Discussion Questions
Oluwafewa Ogunmola
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Introduction
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This thread provides you with an opportunityto "meet" each other andinitiate
a connectionwith participants in yourgroup. In responding to this discussion
thread, please introduce yourself and provide us with one interestingfact about
yourself. After posting your introduction, take a look through and replyto some
of the others. The purpose of this exercise is to develop a sense of community.
You might find that you share similar experiences and can help each otherin
many ways throughout the semester.
My name is Oluwafewa Ogunmola most people call me Fewa for short. This is my
second year in UB I am currently majoring in architecture and I plan on minoring
in computer science. I am from Queens New York where I lived my whole life. I
have always had a passion for building, assembling and constructing things
growing up. I remember when I was younger whenever my parents would bring
back electronics or furniture I would always be the first one to open the box and
try to assemble or either it up. Personally I have always enjoyed going on planes in
the future after I get my degree I plan on getting a private pilot license. That’s one
of my goals I have in life and to one day own my own businesses. The diversity
and design course really opened up my eyes I see things in a different prospect. I
learned how the landscape of cities, buildings, and media can affect diverse
members of society The following pages document my responses to the online
discussion questions in the Spring 2017 version of ARC 211American Diversity and
Design at the University at Buffalo – State University of New York.
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Response to"Whatis design?"fromHelloWorld
1 History.com Staff. "Thomas Edison." History.com. 2009.Accessed May 01, 2017.http://www.history.com/topics/inventions/thomas-edison.
For this discussion, let’s move away from 246 B.C. China, and into the U.S.
Describe an innovation or invention (can be current or historical) that gave
advantage to a group of people in the U.S. or to the population as a
whole. What were the social impacts of this innovation? Were any groups
negatively impacted by this innovation? For example, the telegraph,
developed and patentedin the United States in 1837 by Samuel Morse,
permitted people and commerce totransmit messages across both
continents and oceans almost instantly, with widespread social and
economic impacts. This heightened communicationspeed allowed
business persons to make decisions with up-to-date information, often
resulting in big profits. Those without access had to rely on out-dated
information, which put them at a disadvantage.
Inventionsandinnovationhasmade life somucheasierforus.Forexample
electricitycontrolssomanyaspectsof ourlives,mostgadgetwe use are powered
by electricity.Itisthe mostpowerful source of energymanypeoplecredit
BenjaminFranklinfordiscoveringelectricity,butThomasEdisoninventedthe light
bulb.
Electricityallowedustobe lessdependentonthe sunlightmostactive would
usuallybase onthe sunrise andsunset.There anumberof deviceswhichcannotbe
poweredwithitinourhomessuch microwave,computeritplayssucha major role
inour dailylives.
Today there are cars that run on electricityratherthangaswhichare more
environmental friendlyandsave over$10,000 on car ownershipcostsoverfive
years.Some disadvantagesof electricityisthatsometimesduringastormcan
affectthe electricityleavinghomesandbusinessespowerless.
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Response to"Introduction"fromDiversityandDesign
2 National Institutes of Health. Accessed May 01, 2017.https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/attention-deficit-hyperactivity-disorder-adhd/index.shtml.
Now it’s your turn. Describe a design that was impacted by a
diversity group. How and why did it change form and/or
circumstances? (Note that a design can be anything requiring
planning and development prior to the production of an action,
system, visual, material object, or environment. Also, keep in
mind that, for our purposes, a diversity group is a group of
individuals who are underrepresented in society in some way—
children, older adults, the economically disadvantaged, those
with cognitive disabilities, etc.)
The Americans with Disabilities Act was put into place to protect
the right of people of disabilities. Attention Deficit and
Hyperactive Disorder is a major mental health problem affecting
children in the United States and around the world.
ADHD is one of many invisible disabilities the problem is most
people describe a disability as an ongoing physical challenge.
“According to the American with Disabilities Act of 1990
an individual with a disability is a person who: Has a physical or
mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major
life activities”. Most people with disabilities don’t use assistive
equipment.
Ancillary services such as tutoring, after school programs,
remedial classes, and special accommodations were used to help
children with ADHD in school. Being head of the class, set up a
homework Routine, prioritizing, time management, structured
play dates, can make a difference in their education.
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Response toArticlesonHatsas Communication
Design
3 Budds, Diana."The WorstDesign Of 2016 Was Also The Most Effective." Co. Design. January 03,2017. https://www.fastcodesign.com/3066599/the-worst-
design-of-2016-was-also-the-most-effective. . Accessed May 03, 2017.
Rogers, Katie. "FashioningProtestfor the Women's March on Washington."The New York Times. January 18, 2017.
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/01/18/fashion/womens-march-washington-fashion-protest.html?_r=0. Accessed May 01, 2017
Typically, we do not think of hats as elements of mass media or social media.
However, the two hats (red and pink) discussed in the articles certainlyhave taken
on that role. Why the two hats (red and pink)are mentionedin the articles vehicles
of communication design? What meanings do each of the two hats carry? In terms of
communication design, how are they similar? And how are they different from one
another?
The 2016 election was one of the most important elections of our life time. Two hats
serviced as symbols and were used as communication design throughout the United
States. Trump used bright red hats which featured "Make America Great Again" which
were hated and loved by many. The hat was poorly designed but it stood as symbol of
hope for many it boosted his persona. Trump was reaching out to the middle class
which many felt America previous administrations had failed them. Trump promised to
bring back jobs to the United States and many other promises. The pink hat was
created to represent women rights and make statements that would last in people’s
minds for a long time. Thousands of women were expected to visit the nation’s capital
to march against the new administration of Mr. Trump many will be wear the pink hats
to send message to he knew administration. During Election campaign Trump has said
so many nasty and rude things about women. Theses comments irritated so many
women who have been fighting and advocating for women rights for years and some
almost there whole life. Both Hats service as symbols and certainly get their message
across. The red hats was more of campaign message and pink hats purpose was to
protest against Trumps administration.
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Response toMedia/SocietyChapterandTED Talkon Photographs4
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5 Response to “Industrial Design” by John Heskett and "The Incredible Inventions of Intuitive AI" by Maurice Conti
Where wouldyou place the images shownin Photos That Changedthe World
into Croteau and Hoynes' diagram entitled“Model ofMediaand the Social
World”?Identifya mass mediaphotograph taken in your own lifetime thathas
servedas an icon of an event.(Feel free toadd an attachment.) Whatroles does
this photo play inthe communication ofthe event?
PhotosThat Changedthe Worldshowshowimagesmake usto questionourcore
beliefs,theyhave alsohave motivatedustoimplementchange.Overall man
disruptive powerovermanisby farworst the holocaustteachesushownature
evenitscruelestmomentisbyfarbetterthanwhenman lose hismoral compass
and reason.Itis reallyfrighteninghowevil humanscanbe towardseachotherand
undermine anotherpersonsotheystaybelowthem.Imagesare powerful theycan
grab our attentionand"a picture can tell athousandwords"once a picture spread
more people are aware of the situationat handthe imagesconnectwithmedia
message.
An image thatreallycapturedmyattentionwasof 16 year oldMalalawho was
shotin the headbecause she foughtforherrightsto an education.Malala wasnot
expectedtosurvive butshe hertodayusinghervoice toinspire change aroundthe
world.A Malala petitionwasbroughttothe UnitedNationstorecommitto
MillenniumDevelopmentGoal 2 whichensure all childrenwhetherboyorgirl to
complete primaryschool.More than57 millionchildrenall overthe worldhave no
access to education.Eventhoughwe have come alongway to achieve gender
equalityitscaryto see howso manyfemalesaroundthe worldare still struggling
to geta educationandare treatedunfairly.Herstoryalsoremindsof howchildren
aroundthe worldcherisheducationwhileotherare justtakingitfor grantingit.
She has had suchan impact onthe worldshowinghowthe littlethingswe docan
have a greatereffectonthe worldthan we can possiblyimagine.
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Response to “Industrial Design” by John Heskett and
"The Incredible Inventions of Intuitive AI" by
Maurice Conti
http://corporate.ford.com/content/dam/corporat
e/en/innovation/moving-assembly-
line/Innovation_Moving_Assembly_Line_Carforthe
Masses.jpg
In his chapter on industrial design(writtenin 1987), historian John Heskett
claims that the methods of mass production introduced byHenry Ford in the
U.S. involved new concepts of the standardization and integrationof the
productionline that were adopted across the world. With Ford’s method, work
could be completed by relatively unskilledworkers; it was more efficient and
with this method, products were made more quickly andcheaplythan
previously possible. What were some of the social consequences of Ford’s
productionline? In other words, how did this system change ourU.S. society?
Do any of those changes remain with us today? Now consider Maurice Conti’s
TED Talk, and the predictions he makes about production. How do youthink
manufacturing processes will change in the next twenty years? How do you
think these changes will affect our U.S. society?
Henry ford introduced the assembly line more than a 100 years it went on to
change Americas manufacturing industries and has had a big impact on our
society. His concept of the standardization and integration was adopted
throughout the United States. The size of businesses increased and the mass
production of cars, radios and domestic appliances changed or everyday lives.
The assembly line increased the efficiency of manufacture more products were
produced and cost way less money. Ford made cars more affordable before the
average American worker couldn't afford a car. He paid his worker on average
more than other companies at the time. With more people with car local
government began designing highways which created more jobs. More people
were able to travel around it made transportation easier with the affordable cars.
With cars came the increase in traffic, the increase in demand for products meant
more workers were need.
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Response IDEA AwardsandCradle-to-Cradle Video
6 http://www.idsa.org/awards/idea/communication-tools/nexus-6p
Which of the 2016 IDEA Gold Award products seems to defy the Cradle-to-
Cradle concept developed by architect William McDonough andchemist Dr.
Michael Braungart? How does this product resist or disregard the concept? Do
you know of any products that embrace Cradle-to-Cradle design? If so, please
describe.
The IDEA Awards gallery has a number of products that defy the Cradle to
Cradle concept from electronics to automobiles. For example the Nexus 6p defy
the concept almost everyone has a smart phones we use phones to keep up
with social media and our family and friends. Most smart phone now at days
are like mini Computers. Cellphones phones have multiple like a GPS, you can
play games as well as take photos. The problem you are not able to reuse-
reduce-recycle most cellphones about 200 chemicals are used to make
cellphones too. Most cellphones usually now at days last about 4 years.
Although wireless services providers have programs that refurbish cellphones
or recycle them they still very harmful to the environment, because they
contain lead, mercury, and cadmium. Most pre-owned cellphones are cheaper
of course probably the most appealing option but they have a way less life
span. Cellphones use a lot of electricity when your sending messages base
station transmitter are being powered although they are efficient they
consume so much energy. Even though programs have been set up to safely
dispose or refurbish them they still very danger to our health.
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Response toAll Module 8
4Materials
8PBS. Accessed May 01, 2017. http://www.pbs.org/program/ten-that-changed-america/10-buildings-changed-america/.
Your readings and viewings this week present different ways of thinking about
architecture. Mies Van der Rohe describes architecture as “The will of the epoch translated
into space.” Andrew Ballantyne describes architecture as the backgroundfor life. Jeanne
Gang describes it as the act of building relationships. All agree that architecture can change
based on context and culture. Choose two works of architecture from any of your
materials this week—one with sensibilities about the past and one with sensibilities about
the present and/or future. How do each of these buildings either reflect or challenge their
cultural contexts? (Use the SEE-IT method to respond to this question.)
Southdale was sensible for the present and the past is Trinity Church in Boston.The
Southdale center was first modern mall and it started it all. The mall went on to transform
shopping across the United States. Victor Gruen envisioned a community center where you
can socialize he wanted people to get of their homes and get to know their neighbors. He
was inspired by the bustling street of Vienna, Austria where he grew up. Southdale forever
changed the way America lives and shops. He saw the mall as more than just shopping and
today mall have become a popular hangout for teenagers and people to roam around.
Shopping malls are everywhere, retail is respond for about 6 percent of the U.S. Gross
Domestic Product.
Trinity Church in Boston Henry Hobson Richardson introduced a new idea which involved old
Romanesque tradition with fresh ideas. Most church buildings at the time were influenced
by Richardson ideas, the church featured heavy walls and was made of rough faced stone.
Trinity Church design is outdated most church today are built way differently.
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Response toPruittIgoe Project,Talen,andLarson Imagine that you are part ofa urban planning and designfirmworking with Emily Talen(author
of “DesignThat Enables Diversity”) andKent Larson (who gave the TED Talk "BrilliantDesignsto
Fit More People In Every City" The thee of you have beentasked with developingaplan to
rebuildPruitt Igoe in St. Louis. City officialstoldthe three of you that that they want to do it right
this time.Identifythree strategiesfor rebuildingPruittIgoe inways that promise to be more
successful.Whatwould Talendo? What would Larson do? What would you do? How wouldyour
strategiesdifferfrom those of the original urban planners/designersofthe project? Whywould
your strategiesbe more effective?
The PruittIgoe was meantto bringhope to the people of St.Louisduringthe 1940s and1950s they
citywas overcrowdedandthere waspoorlivingconditions.Itwassupposedtobe the solutionit
was meantto liftresidentsfromthe slumsandpoverty.ManysawPruittas a hotel resortthere
was indoorpulling,electriclightsandchildrencouldplayoutsideonthe grasssafely.Insteadit
became anotherburdentothe city manydescribeditasa battle groundandthe crime rate rose.
PruittIgoe Projectshowedthe importance of planningandhowone projectcaneitherelevate a
cityor justadd to the on-goingproblems.
KentLarson andEmilyTalenhave verygoodideasand thoughtonCityplanning.Takenstressthe
importance of diversityandhowplannersshouldbe diverse sociallyandeconomically.“Diversityis
seenasthe primarygeneratorof urbanvitality”because itcanincrease interactionamongpeople.
That’s whyaddingattractionsuchas parks, library,andrecreationcentercansolve these problems.
Larson talksabouthow home wasreallythe centerof life beforebutnowcommunicationis.He
discusses howindustrializationmade everythingcentralized.Larsonbelieveswe shouldbring
advancedtechnologyintoapartmenttomake life easierforthose livingthere andreduce
problems.Foranexample roboticwallssoyoucanconvertyour space fromexercise place toa
workplace thissave usa lotof space.I feel Pruittwasa failure because itwasnotplanned
correctly.I wouldhave planneditfornotjustnowbut forthe future.Communicationisvery
importantI feel the buildingsmade residentsfeel isolatedandrestricted.That’swhyIwouldadded
local stores,a library,school andparks.I wouldchange the waythe buildingwasmaintainedand
increasedthe space inthe apartments.
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9 Larson, Kent. Kent Larson: Brilliant designs to fit more people in every city | TED Talk | TED.com. Accessed May 03, 2017.
http://www.ted.com/talks/kent_larson_brilliant_designs_to_fit_more_people_in_every_city? .
Talen, Emily. "Design That Enables Diversity: The Complications of a Planning Ideal." Journal of Planning Literature 20, no. 3 (2006): 233-49.
Accessed May 2017.
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Response toLevyArticle
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John Levy’s article, “An Overview: The Need for Planning,” discussed ways in which
planning can determine the characteristics of a place. For example, some smaller
towns restrict the heights of buildings to maintaina certain scale. How did planning
define the character of the place in which yougrew up?
The need for planning comes down to two ideas interconnection and complexity. I never
really understood the importance behind planning before reading John Levy's article. I
grew up in Queens more specifically the Rockaway's which is about one hour and about
thirty minutes away from Manhattan, most people tend to forget that we are still part of
New York City .The Rockaways has a population of about 130,000 people with a
combination of lower, middle, upper class neighborhoods and a number of small
businesses. As faras transportation goes the train and buses run throughout the
Rockaway's so people don't have to rely so much on driving whether it's going to the
store, school, or visiting friends. There couple of stores that are within walking distance.
Most people know us for our beach during the summertime the streets are packed so
are buses and train, more than 3 million people visit the beach during the summer. I
have noticed so many changes in the past years for example the increase in traffic light
at intersections to ensure the safety of pedestrians. There has been a rise in the
population more and more people moving into the Rockaway's which has resulted in the
construction of more house, condos and apartment buildings. A few blocks away from
where I live there is a construction plan for a new hospital which we desperately need.
Hurricane sandy which was about 4 years ago completely changed the landscape of the
Rockaways. Millions of dollars has been used to revive the Rockaways more than 140
million dollars has been used to repair and restore the Rockaway Beach which includes
the creation of several comfort zones. The Rockaway's continue to develop even after
the hurricane in the hopes to attract more people.
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Response toF.L.Olmsted
11 PBS. May 04, 2015. Accessed May 02, 2017. http://www.pbs.org/video/2365468061/.
Displaying his plan at the 1876 Centennial Exposition in Philadelphia,
Frederick Law Olmsted stated that "Buffalo is the best planned city, as to
its streets, public places, and grounds, in the United States, if not in the
world." What was the basis for this claim? Would Olmsted still make that
claim today? Why or why not?
Landscape architecture was around for a while but Frederick Law Olmsted
redefined the way we look at landscape architecture by adding water and
trees. He stated "Buffalo is the best planned city, as to its streets, public
places, and grounds, in the United States, if not in the world. Buffalo was
the first urban park system in United States history. The city of Buffalo was
booming when Olmsted was invited to come the Erie Canal and great lake
traffic and creation of factories were responsible for the cities success. They
had a lot of money and great ambitions, so the people wanted to create city
that they could be proud of.
At the time Olmsted had so much hope for the city of buffalo the parks and
parkways drew so much nationally and internationally attention it was ten
largest city in the U.S .He though the city was going to grow dramatically the
way buffalo was designed really caught his eyes. Olmsted envisioned a city
within a park, he designed the parkway so you can move from one park to
the other without feeling you left a park at one time. His impacted went
further he began a campaign to save Niagara Falls on behave of scenic
preservation, that why Niagara Falls is the way it is today.
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Response toWalterHood'sWork Identify something that shouldbe memorialized either onUB's campus or in
your hometown. Imagine that you are the person whowill oversee this project,
and that you are using Walter Hood's 'triad of investigations' as your approach
to the project. What wouldyourlandscape intervention
commemorate/memorialize? How will you use Hood's 'triad of investigations'
to design a new landscape intervention? What do you imagine that the design
will be? (Either written or visual descriptions are acceptable).
I want talk about my hometown more especially Rockaway's Beach last summer
began with at least five shootings. As of right now the Rockaway's isn't one safes
neighborhood so many young people have lost their lives. The landscape
intervention would involve adding a community center which will have a small
memorial section by the boardwalk, since so many people are at the beach
especially during the summertime. I feel the community center can bring the
people together so this improve the quality of life and ensure.
Even though the Rockaway's was decimated by Hurricane Sandy's Floods and
Fires. I feel also important to make the quality of life better for visitor and
resident by adding more local attractions. People that live around towns with
parks and recreation center have a stronger sense of community. The community
center will offer free counseling for family who have lost love ones to gun
violence, and those who still scared from their experiences. I add a small section
where people can hand in their guns and get money for it. I want to do this to
encourage people to end gun violence. There will also be a gym because sports is
known for bring people of different backgrounds and belief's together.
https://www.colourbox.com/image/new-york-
november-1-aftermath-hurricane-sandy-panoramic-
view-in-far-rockaway-area-october-29-2012-in-new-
york-city-ny-image-5207372
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Response toCharlesDavisand EquityXdesign'sWork
http://www.flickriver.com/photos/randolphgardner/8107301095/
Critique either the MLK Memorial or the National Museum of African
American History and Culture using equityXdesign’s core beliefs and/or design
principles. (Use the beliefs or principles that are most relevant to your critique
rather than all of them.) (NOTE: Limit your response to less than 250 words.)
The Martin Luther King memorial is good example of equity design’s belief.
Martin king Jr was one of the most influential civil rights leaders. He practiced
nonviolence and his words were very moving. “I have a dream that one day on
the red hills of Georgia, the sons of former slaves and the sons of former slave
owners will be able to sit down together at the table of brotherhood.” His
speeches went on to change the world. The memorial shows how he dreamed
of a world with equality for all. It really shows how belief number 2 brings
diverse stakeholders together across race, role, gender and socioeconomic
status to build relationships. It was designed to identify problems through a
Lens of equity. The memorial serves as a monument to the freedom,
opportunity and justice for which he stood for. Quotes were chosen with
Dr.Kings four main principles in mind justice, democracy, hope and love.
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Response tothe Brookes
14 http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/the-death-of-emmett-till
The abolitionistposter,the Brookes, is an iconic image that oftenis includedinexhibitsthat explore
issuesof race and power. It was commissionedby Thomas Clarkson in 1788, and the Committee ofthe
AbolitionofSlavery usedit to informand shock the public.While some consider the posteras an
important componentof the abolitionistcampaign,it recently“has beenstrongly criticizedby some
individualsand groups ofAfrican heritage as providinga verylimitedviewof the history of the
transatlantic slave trade, resistance and abolition(Hudson 2007).” The lessonhere is that how a
viewerseesan image is dependentuponhis/hersocial, economic,and cultural position.Keepingthis
in mind,findanother iconic graphic that addressesracial issuesand post it for others in your group to
view.(Add it to your response by clickingon the picture inthe tools section.Do not add it as an
attachment that needsto be opened.) How do you interpretthe graphic? What isits meaning? Now
imagine that someone froma racial and cultural background differentthanyour own is lookingat the
same graphic. Brieflydescribe thisperson. How might s/he interpret itsmeaning?How might this
differfrom your interpretation?Whatare the possible reasonsfor these differences?(Considerthe
three assessmentprinciplesmentionedinthe article to helpyou: a technologyofvision,an instrument
of empathy,and a symbol ofcontrol.
Thisimage showshowthe deathof Emmetttill still stainsAmericatoday.Itgoesbackto 1955 whenhis
murdershockedthe nationithelptospark the civil rightsmovement.Duringthistimeperiodwhite
people hadsomanyprivilegeseventodaywe are dealingwithsimilarissue withthe deathsof Trayvon
Martin and Mike Brown.Firstoff the image is veryhardto lookat how can anotherhumanbeingdothis
to anotherhumanand he was only14. I interpretthe image onhowit showwhite supremacythe fact
that twowhite maleswere able togetawaywiththe killingof aninnocentyoungblackmale. Atthis
time the southwas still averydangerousplace tobe black.
His motherdemandedthathiscasketbe openedinhisfuneral herverywordwere “soall the worldcan
see whattheydidto my boy".Verytragiceventthat'stensof thousandswalkedpasthisremains.Ifeel
verybad forhis mothersince she hadto go throughthislosingherson.The hardestfor parentto do is
buriedtheirownchildit'sveryemotional.Asyoungblackmale Ifeel i have tobe verycareful withthe
wayI presentmyself,anumberof youngblackmale have beenkilledthisyearbythe police.Itsadalmost
aftermore than 60 yearswe still haven'tseenjustice forEmmettTill.
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Response to"Landscape Stories"Chapter
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First, let’s start with your own home. Describe a place in your home (indoors
and/or outdoors) that youthink of as representative of your own ethnic
background anddiscuss why you consider this place to be ‘ethnic’. –OR--
Describe an object in your home that you think of as representative of your
ethnic background anddiscuss why this object is considered tobe ‘ethnic’. (If
possible, add photo/s.) Is this object or place something that youwill keep or
continue when you establish your own home? Why or why not?
Now let’s move into your community. In “Landscape Stories,” the authors
show how landscape architects developa historical narrative that sifts
through and interprets the culture and materialof underrepresentedgroups.
Think about the community where you grew up. Describe and discuss any
evidence of cultural influences on the physical environment in your
community. If possible, describe evidence of the culturalinfluence of an
underrepresented group. (If possible, add photo/s.) Is this cultural influence
being acknowledged or preserved from future generations? Why or why not?
There really isn't no place that represents my ethnic background in my house.
My parent speak a combination of English and Yoruba. I feel once you enter my
house you kind of know you’re in a Nigerian household. There's a Nigerian flag
in almost every room in my house. Some of the rooms are actually painted
green and white. The kitchen always smells like Nigerian food the fridge is
always full. I have so many spices and ingredients not everything is available
from local African store, I really enjoy the food from the country.
In my community theirs a good amount of Nigerians but really enough to have a
big influence. There's a few African stores which sell African food. I want to visit
my country one day actually have a better experience of the culture
THE BIG MYTH - the myths.
Accessed May 08, 2017.
http://www.mythicjourneys.org/b
igmyth/myths/english/eng_yoru
ba_culture.htm.
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Response toArticle onSportsBranding
17 http://fivesanddiamonds.blogspot.com/2013_10_01_archive.html
Recent controversies about sports brandingfocus on ethnicity. The
Washington Redskins team is just one example of the larger
controversy, but it receives the most public attention due to the
name itself being defined as derogatoryor insulting in modern
dictionaries, and the prominence of the team representing the
nation’s capital. Should sports team branding designers use ethnic
references (Fighting Irish, Boston Celtics, Atlanta Braves, etc.)? Why?
Why not? What are some of the complexities of this issue?
One of the top controversial topics should sports team branding
designers use ethnic references. I am indifferent about this topic I feel
team owner at the same time they have the right to name the team
after whatever they want. There has been a number of protests and
other actions by Native Americans and their supporters against
professional franchises for example the Washington Redskins and the
Cleveland Indians. In most American dictionaries today the term
redskin is being defined as a derogatory slang it’s an issue on national
level. People have different perspectives and different interpretations
on what is positive and negative. Naming a sport after a group most of
the time is the results of a positive association with the group rather
than a negative. Some of these words have a long history I don't think
changing the name of teams will solve the problem.
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Response toBathroomBill
18 http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/ct-transgender-bathroom-texas-20160513-story.html
Last year, North Carolina GovernorPat McCrorysigned intolaw a bill that repealed
local LGBT anti-discriminationlaws, and required people to use the bathroom that
corresponded with the biological gender written on theirbirthcertificates. This
prompted massive backlash. McCrory stated, “You know, we all have to make
adjustments in life. And we’ve had the proper etiquette situationfor decades in our
country, and all of a sudden through political correctness we’re throwing away basic
etiquette.” Just this past Thursday, the NorthCarolina General Assembly passed a bill
to repeal the law while placing a moratorium on nondiscriminationmeasures.
Should people be required to use the bathroom that corresponds with the biological
gender written on their birth certificate? State why AND state why not. In other words,
to receive full credit for this question, you need to present an argument for both sides
of the issue. As a designer, how would you solve this gender dilemma? Use the SEE-IT
method to respond to this question. (Limit your response to less than 250 words.)
I strongly disagree with the law. I believe that an individual should be recognized and
addressed by whichever gender they choose to be recognized with. We live in a time
where a lot of people choose to become LGBT's and as the society becomes more
diverse we have to accommodate people’s differences. Not only does it make the LGBT
individual feel unaccepted and awkward in such a situation it is also a form of
discrimination against LGBT community. This discrimination is closely related to the
discrimination that happened towards people in the past such as African Americans.
Social norms are changing in the world today and as time goes on I feel that people
should be more accepting of all people. Even though the idea may be frowned upon by
many people I believe that we need to look at everyone’s situation and put ourselves in
others shoes.
I agree withthislawbecause Ifeel thatpeople shoulduse the bathroomsthatgowiththeir
original gender.There are certainsafetyprecautionsthatIbelieve thislawsprotectsthe
people of the LGBT communityfrom.People of all ages,sizesandethnicitiesuse bathrooms
and theyshouldbe able tofeel safe whiledoingso.Whenallowingall peopletouse different
bathroomsitwill raise the risksof havingrapes,pedophilesandthingsof thissorthappenin
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Response to"VisualizingGender"Chapter
19 https://www.thekyliejenner.com/looks/754-kylie-jenner-puma-campaign/
In their chapter “Communicating Gender,” Maya Ganesh and Gabi Sobliye
discuss two primary visual advocacy approaches: 1) get the idea, and 2)
stories in data. Find a new example of either of the two visual advocacy
approaches to gender issues, and post it in this thread. Cite the source.
First, identify the approach. Then explain how the designer uses the approach
to communicate a gender issue. Is the approach effective in this example? Why
or why not? How could this graphic be improved?
The approach I choose was concerning Puma. Their approach generally idealizes
more publicly known figures such as Kylie Jenner, Rihanna and the Weeknd to
promote their brands, majorly females therefore they sell such an image
whereby they look for the most current and popularized individuals in society. I
believe the Puma brand designer uses these individuals to communicate with
the gender issue whereby one gender feels dominated by another thus they use
these empowering women (Kylie and Rihanna) to promote women
empowerment on Pumas side. When consumers are seen as such influential
people promoting a specific brand; not only does it make them increase their
confidence it creates gender empowerment and awareness. The approach is
effective but i believe in due time it'll fade away and Puma will try to replace
these individuals until a new method of promoting their brand with gender
empowerment comes around because we live in a time frame where whatever
is bigger is better, we move to the next best thing and in conclusion the graphic
could be improved whereas they glorify the women more than the men which is
bias, therefore I suggest they promote something that creates awareness on
gender equality.
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Response toHiddenWays
20 pictures by oluwafewa ogunmola
Author Steven Flusty categorized five types of disciplinaryarchitecture that perpetuate what
he calls urban spatial injustice: 1) stealthy, 2) slippery, 3) crusty, 4) prickly, and 5) jittery. Go
out into the city of Buffalo, and find/photograph two examples from the list of five. Identify
what type of space you’ve photographed andwhy it might discriminate against a specific
population. Identify the locationwhere you took the photograph, and make certain that
you are in at least one of the two photographs.
This is a photograph of Buffalo metro Rail train at university station which is right by UB south
campus. Although the train is pretty much reliable and it runs to downtown buffalo I feel it is
more convenient for the average person. If you look carefully at the pictures the train has
small seats and it is not really spacious. Even though the train station has elevators for the
disabled and elder the train is the complete opposite it wasn't designed well for people with
disabilities. It's just one small corner in the train for them it will be difficult for someone with a
wheelchair or crutches to be comfortable. The Buffalo metro rail need to upgrade disable
spaces in trains because we all paying for the same ride, why can't they be as comfortable as
us.
The second one is picture of downtown buffalo right by she's performing arts center. If look
closely at the street it's only a one lane and bike lane is too close to the street. People on bikes
can easily be hit a oncoming vehicle which is very tragic. I feel they should do something about
this before anybody get serious injured.
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Response toPeople like Us
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After almosttwo decadesof publicassistance,Tammy Crabtree took herselfandher
familyoff the welfare rolls. But her job cleaningbathrooms at a local Burger King
barely paid the bills.Crabtree wanted to do betterand hopesto go to college and
become a teacher.
Imagine thisscenario.Youare a designerwhoworksat the well-knownfirm,iPD
(IntegratedPlanningandDesign).Youworkona teamwithplanners,urbandesigners,
policydesigners,architects,andsocial designers.Youhave beentaskedto
develop/designawayfor Tammy Crabtree andherfamily(andotherswithsituations
similartoTammy’s) tomove themselvesoutof poverty.Whatwill yourteamtodo to
helpTammyand herfamilyachieve theirgoals?Whatapproachwill yourteamtake to
addressthisdifficultproblem?
Povertyisnojoke accordingto investigatorsin2000 about 246,000 deathsinthe United
Stateswere because of lowlevelsof education.About4.5%of U.S. Deathswere caused
by povertyIapplaudTammyfor continuingtostrive hardereventhroughtoughtimes,
not toomany people wouldbe able todowhatshe'sdoing.The factsthat Tammy has
goalsfor herself andherfamilyisastart nobodyeverwishestobe poor.Insocietytoday
withouta college degree youare prettymuchgoingnowhere inlife sorrytosay.I feel
Tammy andfamilydon'thave rightresourcesaroundthemto succeedshe iswalking
over10 milesaday withto getwork andis beingpaidminimumwage.Youcan'traise a
familyonminimumwage firstwe have toimprove hersituation.Thismeanswe have to
findhera betterjobwhichwill require hermostlylikelygoingbacktoschool.Tohelpwe
needsetupa budgetwithinclude groceries,transportation,insurance,housingand
educationsoshe doesn'toverspend.She needreliable transportationtoworkwhichwe
wouldgive hera car for the meantime.AlsoIplanonfindthemaffordable housingin
nearbycitybecause there’smore opportunitiesinthe city.Atleasttwice amonthwe will
go checkup on herand her familytosee howtheirkeepingup.Iwanther to be working
and attendingcollegeatthe same time we will probablyenroll herinonline classes.To
getout of povertyittake determinationandthere isnolookingback
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Response toCarroll Article:“(Re)formingRegentPark:WhenPolicy DoesNotEqual Practice”
21 Tauke, Beth, Korydon H. Smith, and Charles L. Davis. Diversity and design: understanding hidden consequences. New York: Routledge, 2016.
The development of Regent Park is phased, and there are several more
phases to the project. What actions couldbe taken to ensure more social
integration for the olderpeople living in the ‘new and improved’ Regent
Park?
A way to ensure more social integration for the elderly people would be
including pathways so it is easier to get to their homes, which I believe should
be located on the bottom floors of the apartment. Considering the fact that
the elderly living in these apartments may not be able to use stairs these
pathways would be necessary for them to make it to their apartment safe.
Even though the pathways would cater towards the elderly, they would be
available for all. Because the pathways would be available for everyone there
would be the opportunity for interaction between residents on their way to
their homes, from their homes and to other activities. I also think there
should be an activities building. This activities building would have activities
for the young, old, and all the people in between. In this building would be
events and activities for all the residents to enjoy and get a chance to
fellowship with each other. I also think it is important for the senior citizens to
get out of the house as often as possible and enjoy the outdoors. I believe it
would be a good idea to have specific areas around the building that cater to
this idea. For example a garden would be nice, and once again this garden can
be for all residents not just the elderly.
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Response toEnriquezTEDTalk: “What Will HumansLookLike in 100 Years?”
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For this question,we will focus on Juan Enriquez’Life Two civilization,whichalters
fundamental aspects of the body. We are livinglongerthan everbefore in human
history. Enriquezargues that, because of advances in bio-medical technology,the
possibilityoflivingto 120 years of age and beyondis quite possible formany ofus
in this D+D class. Assumingthat his assertionis accurate, how do you think
extendedlife spanswill change our societiesandbuiltenvironments?Whatnew
issuesmight designersface because of extendedlife spans?
Enriquezvideoisactuallyveryinterestinghe talksabouthowwe have reacheda
pointintechnologywhere we canevolve bacteria,plantsandanimals. He also
mentionshowit'sgoingtobe reallyhardif we don't fundamentallymodifythe
humanbody.Advancesinscience andtechnologyhasledtoa significantreductionin
the amountof deaths.Alsohealthandsafetyof anarea alsohas had a bigimpact on
life span.The problemmostof usdon't realize isthatthe olderwe getat some point
the elderlybecome like babiesagain.We have todoeverythingforthemIdon't
meanto soundharsh buttheyare barelyhave impactonsociety.The thingthat fear
the most isincrease inpopulationif continuingtolive longerwe see adramatic
increase inthe population.Asrightnowpeopleare complainingthatwe are running
out of resourcesimagine if the populationdoubled.The bigquestionisthere enough
resourcestogo around andjobsif the populationincreases.Alsomore andmore
grasslandwill be usedtobuildapartments,house,businessesandhospitals.The
demandfordoctors andnurse and psychologistandcityworkerswill increase.Asof
rightnow I don'tthinkwe are reallypreparedforthisyet.
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Response toPPT,Smithsonian,andRoy
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For the Module 12 Thread 1, please selectone ofthe sevenuniversal
designprinciples,andpost photographs that show both a positive
and a negative example ofthe principle.Then addressthe following
question:How do your examplesempowerordisempowervarious
people?Describe the specificfeaturesofthe positive example and
the specificfeaturesofthe negative example.Discussways that the
positive example couldbe evenfurther improved.
I chose to talkabout the Equitable Use principle.
ExhibitA isthe positive example,inwhichamotionoperated
automaticdoor isshown.Theyare mostlyusedinbusyareas suchas
hotels,businessofficesandespeciallyairports.Thistype of designis
accessible foranytype of passenger,makingitevenmore considerate
for the disabled.Ratherthandependingona manual entrywaythatis
troublesome forsomebodyinawheelchairorwhowalkwitha cane
these entrywaysopenautomaticallyandit alsoeasestrafficflow.
ExhibitA empowersanytype of passengerwhoisencounteringthis
type of design.
ExhibitBshowsa door withhandles.These are verycommontype of
doorsseenalmosteverywhere.Thisisobviouslyverydisadvantageous
for the disabled.Theywouldhave towaitanddependonsomeone to
openthe door forthemespeciallyif they're bythemselves.Something
like thiscandisempowersomeonewithadisabilitymakingthemfeel
like theycan'tdo thingson theirown.
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Response toSurvey,FIXED,andStelarc
Currently,we have the technologyfor you to choose many of the surveycharacteristics in your future child,and this ability to choose poses
some ethical questions.Ofcourse, we all want the best for our own child.However,as we move into a more collective situation,we needto
considerhow the consequencesofmajority choicesfor childrenmightchange who we are as a species.
In the filmtrailer FIXED, you were introducedto the dilemmaof livingin a culture inwhich the “science-fictionofhumanenhancement” has
become almost a way of life,fromprenatal geneticscreeningto bionicbody parts. In the video,“AMan with Three Ears” you are introduced
to an artist who is usingcurrent technologyto move humans beyondtheir current abilities.Last week,Juan Enriquezaskedus if it is ethical to
evolve the human body. All of these videossuggestthat the conceptof disability‘as we know it’ couldcease to existinthe future.
This leadsus to thisweek’sdiscussionquestion:
What lessonsdoyouthinkwe shouldlearnfromhistorywhenthinkingaboutemergingenhancementtechnologiesandreproductive
technologies?Whatare some of the possible consequences(bothpositive andnegative) of beingable todesignourbodiesandthe bodiesof our
children?Whatethical quandariesdothese technologiespose?
There isdefinitelyalotwe can learnfromhistorywhenthinkingaboutgrowingadvancementsinthe technologicalworld.One thingwe canlearn
fromhistoryisthat not all advancedtechnologyisgoodtechnology99.9%of the time.Also,we canlearnthat technologygrowsata veryhigh
speednowadaysandwill continuetogrowfasteras the yearspass by.
Whenthinkingaboutemergingenhancementtechnologiesandreproductive technologies,the firstthingeveryone will jumptoishowgoodof
an advancementitwill be forthe humanrace.These enhancementshave the abilitytoincrease ourfunctioningashumans.When Isay all
advancedtechnologyisnotgoodtechnology,Ispeakfromthe sense of respectandbeingconsiderate.Inthe creationof these technologies,
people don'treallyconsiderthe disadvantagesof them.Factorslike age andhealthof humansare notconsidered.Forexample,are these
advancementsgoodforthe elderly?Canthiscertainage groupuse thistype of technology?.
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Response toTiticutFollies
ShouldWisemanhave beenallowedto filmthe residentsof BridgewaterMassachusetts Correctional Facility?Whyor why not?How might
this filmbe of value to designers(communicationdesigners,product,designers,architects,interiordesigners,planners,landscape designers,
systemsdesigners,and/or social designers)?Inotherwords, what mightthey gain from this filmthat they could use in theirwork?
All humansdeserve the righttoprivacy.The patient'srightswere violatedmakingitevenmore reasonable forthe filmtonotbe opentothe
public.Idon't thinkgettingpermissionfromthe "institution"astheirguardiansisnotappropriate.Gettingpermissionfromtheirfamily
memberswouldhave beenabetterapproachtothe situation.Familymembershave abetterinterestandcare aboutthe patient'srightsasa
humanbeingthanany otherpersonincludingthe "institution"eventhoughtheytake care of them.Afterwatchingthe videosandnoticinghow
the institutiontreatedtheirpatientsitgivesmore reasonastohow theydon'tput the patient'sprivacyrightsintoconsideration.If Wisemanstill
wantedtoput the videooutthere he couldhave coveredtheirfacesatleastto retaintheirprivacyrights.
I do thinkdesignersshouldlookatthisvideoandsee value init.Theycanhelplessenhelpthe problemsthatoccurin the facilitieswithbuilding
newfacilitiesthatdowork.Thiscan improve the efficiencyof the hospital.Theywouldhave todesignaveryeffectivesupportsystemthatwould
the mental ill.The roomsthe patientsstaydonot helptheminanyway. Itmakesthemfeel more confinedtoone space.Some of these reforms
can helpto improve the livesof the patients.
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Response toPPT,The Architecture of Autism,PublicSpace
What are some possible solutionsthat would allowthe residentsofthe home to be providedwith “the same basichuman rights as the rest of
the population”?
I wouldoppose thisideabasedonthe factthat it can bringa lot of problemstothe neighborhood.The behaviors of the three residentsare a
concernto me.Eventhoughtheyhaven'toccurred since 2013, such challengedbehaviorscanjuststart happeninganyminute.Noone wantsto
be subjectto consistentscreaming,publicmasturbation,echolaliaetc.Thisisverytroublinganddisturbingtothe otherresidentsof the
neighborhood,especiallyfamilyhomes.Kidscanbe exposedtothiskindof inappropriate behavioreverydayandcan thinkit'san "okay"
behavior.Residential areasare notthe bestplacesto putintellectuallychallengedadultsin.Suchpeople shouldbe situatedclosertothe town
areas.I feel like keepingtheminthe townareasisbetterforthembecause theyhave a varietyof thingstodo ratherthan justcome outside and
cause disruptionsinthe neighborhoodswhichwouldhave beenthe case livinginthe residence areas.Devaluationof housescanoccur due to
thisproposal.Noone will wanttobuy or investinthese housesbecause of these disturbances.Lettingthemlive inthe urbanareasisa better
livingsituationforthemandgivestheminterestingactivitiestod
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Response toThe ConnectionBetweenReligionandUrbanPlanningbyDavidEngwicht
Identifya place of worshipwith which you are somewhatfamiliar. (Ifyou are not familiarwith any places ofworship,do a bit of researchon
one in your own city or town.) Show a photograph of this religiousstructure.(Youmay use photographs from the web.) Whatroles has this
place servedinthe developmentofyour city/town? How has it influencedthe designofthe area around it?How has its role changed over
time?What rolescould this place of worship play inthe future developmentofyour city/town?
I will be discussingthe Riverside Church.The RiversideChurchisa ChristianchurchinUpper Manhattan,NewYork City.Itwas establishedon
October5, 1930. Theyalwaystry to give accessto extensive social administrationsforthose inmonetaryandsocial emergency.Justlike any
otherchurch, theyhave a supermarketstyle foodpantrythat distributesfoodtopeople.The RiversideProjecthasaprogram theycall the
ShowerProject.Itisintendedtoaddressthe issuesof the shieldedandunshelteredvagrantsandladiesneedingashowerand cleandressin
NewYork City.Everyvisitorgetsabasketloadedwithcleanser,cleanser,conditioner,towels,anddifferentfundamentals.Twentyminutesis
dispensedtoeveryvisitortoappreciate ahotshowerwhile theirdressiswashed.Volunteersandsocial administrationsstaff give referralsto
extraadministrationstoasylums,soupkitchens,therapeuticoffices,directing,promotion,andbusiness.A clothingdistributionalsotakesplace
at the FoodPantry.
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Response toProspectsforthe Future of DiversityandDesign
Considerthe quote in your syllabusfrom educator Michael J. Shannon: “Design,as visionin action--the intersectionofunderstandingand
creation--isa universal human capabilitythat can play a fundamental role in social evolution,inthe processthat transforms resources,
energy,and informationto make our world.” At the beginningofthis course,we discussedthe ideathat we are all designersregardlessof
our professionor fieldofstudy. We’ve askedsome big questionsalong the way, and the conclusionsectionof our textbookraisesadditional
issuesthat require input from people whomight not considerthemselvestobe part ofthe formalizeddesignprofessions. Thinkabout your
own major and/or future profession.What isthe biggestchallenge,problem,or questionthat your fieldneedstotackle right now? What do
you plan to do to addressthis challenge,problem,orquestioneitheras part of your studiesor professional life?
I am currentlymajoringinarchitecture it'sone of the oldestprofessioninthe world.Architecture issuchabeautiful professionwithalotof
responsibilitywhichincludespublicsafetyandthe overseeingof projects.We have tovisualize astructure thatare accessible foreveryoneforan
example people withdisabilitieswe have tokeepeveryone'sneedsinmind.One of challenge we face isbeingabletostaywithcurrent
technology,education,material anddesignbecausethe worldisevolvingsoquickly ithardto keepup.Thisinvolvesusstudyingplace tosee
whetheradesignwill negativelyorpositivelyaffectcertaincommunity's.There have beenpastdesignthathave beencomplete failuresand
causedmore problemforthe communitiesthangood.Iplan on creatingbuildingsanddesignforthe future whichinvolvesme thinkingahead
and alsodoingmyresearchto knowwhat designtobringto certaincommunities.
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