FINALly. Seoul Style. Perf Gloves

Seoul Style: cycle fashion and accessories design

Due to the broad paramiters of this assignment and the complex, evolving Seoul culture, there are a lot of interesting directions this project could be taken. I have decided to bridge the gab between recreational, trendy biking and transportational, practical cycling through accesories. In my design I will take into consideration mostly climate concerns, fashion awareness, and practicality. The target market for such a product is a young adult, possibly a student or a young professional. Someone who does not have disposable income to purchase a car or constantly ride the subway but is in need of quick transportation. I will design a bike accesory ment to transport whatever a young person may need to carry, such as books, a lap top, briefcase, or a change of clothers. I am not looking to create a bag of sorts, but more so a pack that is connected to the bike and follows the form and shape of the bike. The design aesthetics will mimick the clean, classy, and brightly colored aesthetics found in fixed gear Seoul style.

MoodBoard #2

This mood board reflects my research regarding existing bike safety, maintenance, and accesory products. It is important to know what is already on the market when designing a product for similar uses. I wish to incorporate as many of these ideas and designs as I can into one simple multi-functional product. I will focus on safety and bike maintenance but will add a stylish twist so that the product will appeal to the young and hip population in Seoul South Korea.

Seoul Cycle Style: Mood Board

This mood board depicts the research I came across and found most interesting and applicable to Seoul bike culture. The youth culture is vibrant and exciting with interesting, trendy, and upscale style. Fashion is a big part of the fixed gear biking industry, but even more than that functionality and practicality are important aspects of design. The key points of inspiration I will translate into my own designs are: the bright colors found in Seoul pop culture, the translation of green design in a highly urbanized city, and functionality in a wet and humid climate.

Assignment 3: Pen With a Story

Assignment 2: Artic Survival

Assignment 1: To see is to Think

To observe examples of pattern, relationship, detail, and adaptation I took a lovely stroll up and down my block. I live on Orchard street, near Hendricks Park. It is a nice neghibor hood with a lot of family homes rather than college student housing. On my walk, starting from The Market of Choice on the corner of Orchard and Franklin Blvd. all the way up to Fairmount Blvd. and Orchard I encountered a variety of settings and observations. I passed a construction site, home gardening projects, and residential living. The experience was quite enjoyable.

Garage Sale Gold: Old School Coffee Pot

This coffee pot is one of my favorite objects in my house. I purchased it at a garage sale from a really sweet old woman and now I use it every day. Here are the reasons why I love it.

1. It cost me 2 dollars,

2. yet it works better than any other coffee pot I have ever owned.

3. It's design is simple, clean

4. and it is easy to use. There are no complicated buttons, levers, or timers like I have seen on new age coffee pots. This product is very straight forward, simply plug it in and flip the switch.

5. The size of the pot itself is just right for my needs. 1.5 cups for me and 3 for my roommate.

6. The lid on top of the pot twists on and off and at the half way point will produce a steady stream of coffee when poured. There has been minimal spillage with this pot, and I will admit...I am a spiller.

7. The handle fits nicely into my hand, it is not too big or too small and it does not become hot to touch.

8. The handle also has a little slide that shows if the particular pot of coffee is decaf or regular. Who drinks decaf?!

9.. I love the fact that I am not the first to use this machine. Its dated design and slightly tattered appearance gives it personality. It also matches my old house and all my old tattered kitchen appliances.

10. I can use any size and shape of coffee filter I have on hand or find around the house, and it will still work just fine.