Arc 211 american diversity and design

1. University At Buffalo
State University of New York
American Design and Diversity Discussion
Questions
Online Discuss Questions
ARC 211
Spring 2017
ChiehWen, Lo
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2. Welcome Profile
After taking American Design and Diversity, it has broaden my horizon to not only architectures
and designs but also environment issue and society cognition. We will target on different topics
every week. By reading articles, watching documentary and giving out opinions has changed my
consideration. I learned that every inventions has pro and cons. There will never be a definite
positive thing. For example, nuclear power provides much energy than traditional energy
production; however, nuclear power as well as bring us a destructive weapon. After taking
American Design and Diversity, I will not only see the positive parts but also the negative parts in
order to balance between pro and cons to make a more accurate decision. The most compelling
part is the Tammy Crabtree, because lower class in our society is also exists and people usually
choose to ignore them. People should instead give them more attentions and support them to get
out of poverty as soon as possible. My viewpoints now has become more rational, instead of
concluding a thing by the limited information, I would consider both the positive and negative
sides.
The following pages document my responses to the online discussion questions in the Spring 2017
version of ARC 211 American Diversity and Design at the University at Buffalo – State University
of New York.

3. Thread 3: Response to "Introduction" from Diversity and Design
Thread 3
On “Introduction” from Diversity and Design: Understanding Hidden Consequences
The editors state that “diverse participation in the design process, from both professionals
and public citizens alike, yields more equitable results.” This makes sense, but typically has
not been the case. Nonetheless, many marginalized groups have impacted design in ways that
have changed our visual and physical worlds as well as our systems, policies, and institutions.
For example, in the 1960s, disability rights advocates designed media events to raise
awareness about barriers in the physical environment. They persisted with their efforts for
decades, and, finally, in 1990, the Americans with Disabilities Act became law. It mandated
accessibility in public accommodations such as restaurants and stores, public transportation,
communication, and other areas of public life. This dramatically changed our physical
environment (from curb cuts to ramps to automatic doors) and the results made public life
more equitable.
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.)
Prosthesis is a design that benefit to a diversity groups. Prosthesis benefits those who lost their
arms or legs in the work or car accident and even the war. Disabled person will encounter lots of
difficulties in their daily life, it is really hard for us to imagine the life without limbs.
Prosthesis give disabled person a different life that they can walk, eat and do the normal things
that we do every day. On the other hand, prosthesis not only provides disabled person a better life,
but also inspires gratitude in their heart.
https://www.pinterest.com/pin/484348134907662033/

4. Thread 2: Response to "What is design?" from Hello World
On “What is design?” from Hello World: Where Design Meets Life by Alice Rawsthron
The author opened her chapter with the example of Ying Zheng, the ruler of the Qin empire, one
of the most powerful and enduring empires I the history of China. She explained how design
innovation contributed to Ying Zheng’s success. For example, in the development of weaponry,
he resolved many problems by standardizing parts, and this single innovation gave his armies great
advantage over other armies.
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
patented in the United States in 1837 by Samuel Morse, permitted people and commerce to
transmit messages across both continents and oceans almost instantly, with widespread social and
economic impacts. This heightened communication speed 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.
An invention that has a huge impacts to our society at this time should definitely be modern smart
phone. Back then, telephone was not commonly used by human because the functions are barely
call or text; people cannot receive emails, news, and social media. After the smart phone released,
it suddenly spreads all over the world in short decades. People now can go on Facebook, receive
email and even replace your computer with one smart phone. The benefits of smart phone to human
are countless; however, pro always sticks with cons. People possess with their phone every single
second, and the age of using smart phone is keep going down. Now, even six years old kid will
carry a smart phone to watch cartoon and play games. Because of this, the age of wearing glasses
is also going down too. Enjoying the convenience of smart phone should also careful the harms to
your eyes.
http://radiationprotectionservices.com/not-all-smartphones-are-created-equal-some-are-more-
harmful-than-others/

5. Response to Media/Society Chapter and TED Talk on Photographs
Thread 1: FROM: Chapter in Media/Society and TED Talk Photos that Changed the World
Where would you place the images shown in Photos That Changed the
World into Croteau and Hoynes' diagram entitled “Model of Media and the Social
World”? Identify a mass media photograph taken in your own lifetime that has served as an
icon of an event. (Feel free to add an attachment.) What roles does this photo play in the
communication of the event?
The images shown in the Ted Talk is
dramatically iconic and impressive that can
be recognized by people these days. I would
say the images from Photos That Change the
World should be in the "readers or audience"
side. Although the images were filmed by the
media or photographer, the meaning of the
image is mostly given by readers. Also, an
image should not only have a meaning behind it, it should be judged by readers to value it; which
cause an image will have different of understandings and values. For example, an image of a
mother carrying a baby can be read as a regular life picture by some audience, it can also be
understood as the great effort from mother, and probably a new birth. In conclusion, readers or
audience drive the images to find their value, the person who film the photo should not restrict the
meaning of it
The image I provided is the China air pollution. This photo is extremely astonished and impressive
because we can see how gloomy is the air and how short the sight you can see. It reminds me of
human is always greedy, because when choosing between profits or benefits and environment, the
answer is always go for profits. Without compensating with our environment, people just keep
squeezing all the natural resources, burning and never stop. In 1895, the first industrial revolution
happened in British also caused the damage to our environment. In these cases, maybe human
should think of balance the development and our environment in order to save for our future.
Greenpeace

6. Thread 2: Response to Articles on Hats as Communication Design
Thread 2: FROM: “Fashioning Protest for the Women’s March on Washington” and “The
Worst Design of 2016 Was Also the Most Effective”
NOTE: Use the first three part of the SEE-IT method of critical thinking (State, Elaborate,
Exemplify) to address the following questions:
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 certainly have taken on that role. Why are
the two hats (red and pink) mentioned in 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?
From “The worst design of 2016 was also the most effective”
article mentioned the red hat designed by Donald trump.
Definitely, people will not consider a hat as a media;
however, the sign on the hat “Make America great again”
makes it become a media and an advertisement. A hat is a
pretty simple accessory in our daily life, it can be wearing to
block the sun light, fit our outfits and even cover our messy
hair; people probably will not think it wants to convey an
information. In this case, a simple sentence makes a huge difference, “make America great again”
turn out a huge media. People whoever wear it can show they are support to Donald trump, can
show their politics side; it turns out the meaning behind the red hat with the sign is equal to vote
for Donald trump. From the “Fashioning Protest for the Women’s March on Washington”, it
provided the concept of pink hat to also show the sound from women who is dissatisfy of the fact
that Donald trump won the election. Due to the speech against women from Donald trump, they
are now trying to make a “Pink hat” to represent the femininity should not be discriminated; every
races, gender should be equaled. The common parts shared by red hat and pink hat are conveying
the meaning behind the hat. Showing the expression and the feeling either for support or self-
conscious, are the most significant elements for both the red hat and pink hat. Even though these
two hats shared the same method to express their concept, in the fact of standing for contrasting
reasons which against each other. One is for the support of the person who launched the speech
making the other group of people feeling unequal and discriminated.
https://www.google.com/search?q=donald+trump+hat&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjO_tXj4szTAhWB7SYKHR_oATsQ_A
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7. Thread 1: Response to “Industrial Design” by John Heskett and "The Incredible Inventions
of Intuitive AI" by Maurice Conti
In his chapter on industrial design (written in 1987), historian John Heskett claims that the
methods of mass production introduced by Henry Ford in the U.S. involved new concepts of
the standardization and integration of the production line that were adopted across the
world. With Ford’s method, work could be completed by relatively unskilled workers; it was
more efficient and with this method, products were made more quickly and cheaply than
previously possible. What were some of the social consequences of Ford’s production line?
In other words, how did this system change our U.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 you think manufacturing processes will change in the next twenty years?
How do you think these changes will affect our U.S. society?
Henry Ford the most important person in the United States
has changed the whole industry structure in
19 century. Assemble line or the production line is the
method thought by Henry Ford, because of this idea, our
society currently will have enough cars, living stuffs and
so on. The production line boost the speed of composing
in the factory. Before Henry Ford introduced the production line, workers in the factory were still
make one item at one time; in other word, people can only make few items a day. However, after
the production line was installed and utilized in the factory, people only need to install one part of
an item, the result of this is the production has increased few hundred times faster. The social
consequences of the Ford's production line is people started to use the Ford's method which makes
everything, every works so easy and fast. Therefore, people in our society become more efficient
than before and everyone experts in their own fields. Even in 21th century. Not only
automotive production line is using Ford's production line, it also being utilize on so many
different factory that make different stuffs. I believe manufacturing processes will definitely
change in the next twenty years. Robots, computer, and high technology products will replace
human workers gradually, because it is so effective, accurate and the most attractive part is the
owner does not need to pay them salary. This fact will happen in the future; however, the bad part
of it is a lot of people will lose their jobs and it will definitely cost a chaos. Not only the company
but also the government should think of a policy to take care of the people who lost their jobs.
http://jdayhistory.weebly.com/henry-ford-assembly-lines-and-the-model-t.html

8. Thread 2: Response IDEA Awards and Cradle-to-Cradle Video
NOTE: Use the first three part of the SEE-IT method of critical thinking (State, Elaborate,
Exemplify) to address the following questions:
Which of the 2016 IDEA Gold Award products seems to defy the Cradle-to-Cradle concept
developed by architect William McDonough and chemist Dr. Michael Braungart? How does
this product resist or disregard the concept? Provide an example any products that
embraces Cradle-to-Cradle design? Please describe and cite your source.
The product I recognize that against the Cradle-to-Cradle concept is Audi RS7 Sport back.
According to knowledge from the introduction, Audi Rs7 is a luxurious large five door coupe. A
car with a tremendous structure, high technology, and an engine like a beast from 0-60 only takes
3.3 seconds; in other word, this car is a huge gas eater. With the 8 Cyl engine, the air pollution it
produces is not small at all; even though, Audi has installed the air purifier. Pro and con always
exists in one item; therefore, when Audi choose to make the beast, they have to sacrifice the
environment. Meanwhile, everything in Audi RS7 is not reusable or friendly to environment, every
single element is dies out after it damaged. BMW I3, on the other hand, is definitely goes well
with Cradle-to-Cradle. BMW I3 is an all-electric engine and produce zero emission. This car does
not need gas to maintain itself, it only need to be charged when the battery is low. Also, the battery
is reusable, can be recycled, and reduce the air pollution. In conclusion, BMW I3 can be said the
most environmental friendly and perfectly apply on Cradle-to-Cradle concept automotive in these
days.
http://www.idsa.org/awards/idea/automotive-transportation/bmw-i3
http://www.idsa.org/awards/idea/automotive-transportation/audi-rs7-sportback

9. Thread 1: Response to All Module 4 Materials
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 background for 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.)
One architecture with the sensibilities of the past will be Virginia State Capitol designed by
Thomas Jefferson and Charles Louis during 1788. Virginia State Capitol was built in 1788 which
is during the colonial period by British and it has 228 years old as of 2016. Although during the
colonial period by British, Thomas Jefferson and his coworker did not follow the style of
traditional building in British. It is created with the overall design of the new Capitol, together
with French architect Charles Louis. The style of it was designed after the Maison Carree at
Nimes in southern France which is an ancient Roman style temple. The spirit of the
building reflects the expectation and surrender to the colonial country of Thomas Jefferson and the
people in The United States. One architecture with the sensibilities for the future and present will
be Walt Disney Concert Hall located in Los Angeles, California designed by Frank Gehry during
2003. The building itself is full of the sense of future without constructing like a regular
architecture; it built with the gorgeous design. The stainless steel curves of its striking exterior
direct all the architect of how the future building is going to look like. In 2003, it was an
inspiration for a future building, after that many different building follow the path of Walt Disney
concert Hall design. I would say it has the sensibilities of future and present.
http://interactive.wttw.com/tenbuildings/virginia-state-capitol
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Walt_Disney_Concert_Hall

10. Thread 2: Response to Ballantyne and Zumthor Articles
Andrew Ballantyne and Peter Zumthor present ideas about architecture that seem to value
the sensorial and material elements of life. How are Ballantyne’s and Zumthor’s viewpoints
on architecture alike? More importantly, how do they differ? (Use the SEE-IT method to
respond to this question.)
Andrew Ballantyne and Peter Zumthor are two architecture that value a building or architect in
different ways. Although the different opinions have established, there are still some parts are
similar. First off, in the Architecture, Life and Habit written by Ballantyne introduce the concept
of the ultimate purpose for a building is the function instead of the design. Ballantyne stated that
a gorgeous or a famous building will be visited by tourist for the sake of aesthetic interest will
definitely catch the attention of tourist; however, after taking picture and having fun there, they
will have a " brief interlude". He also written down the phrase "tourist gaze" which mean there is
no need of contemplative appreciation for a building. From the opinion, we can know that
Ballantyne focus more on the function and the reason for it to be built, but it can also be aesthetic
expression. To Peter Zumthor, architecture is mean that it should have a sensuous connection to
life asking to think that it should be far beyond the function, utilities and construction. The
differences between Peter and Andrew are one is more focus on functions and utilities and the
other one is focus more on the sensuous or aesthetic of the building.
https://bestdestinationmarketing.wordpress.com/2012/10/10/the-tourist-gaze/

11. Thread 1: Response to Levy Article
Here is your discussion question on the Levy article. Please post your own response, and
respond to at least two other students' responses.
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 maintain a certain scale. How did planning define the
character of the place in which you grew up?
From the knowledge in John Levy's
article, planning come down to two vital
elements: interconnectedness and
complexity. Interconnectedness should be
defined as when planning a community,
designer should concerns a variety of
possibilities, such as traffic, tax, economy and
the civil construction. On the other hand,
complexity of a community should be considered as a size of community to plan by professional
or government. The complexity of a community can also mean many elements in an area that could
be done by private company should be taken by government and done it publicly. For example,
Amherst a small city should be planned by a small group of planning consultant; New York City
is almost the biggest city in US should be planned by both government and a corporation which
specialize in this field. I grew up in Taipei City, Taiwan, which the size and function is similar to
New York City. There are a lot of tall buildings cover the sky and the roads are full of cars and
motorcycle every day. Everyone life's is pretty intense because Taipei city is also an economic
strategic town. Of course, there are a lot of activities to do, such as shopping, watch movie and
play sports. There are three malls and one theater in my community. City planning is pretty
organized, the planning is like a circle, the core is in the middle and when it get further, the area
become more countryside. In interconnectedness wise, when planning should consider the effect
to especially traffic, tax and economy, because a small change could affect a lot. In complexity
wise, when planning to make a change in Taipei city, both government, professional group and the
most important element resident should consider a variety of possibilities that will make changes
to the resident's life.
http://www.imes.nccu.edu.tw/25--reasons?lightbox=dataItem-ihxhrgtn

12. Thread 2: Response to Pruitt Igoe Project, Talen, and Larson
Here is your discussion question on the Pruitt Igoe project, the Talen article, and the Larson
lecture. article. Please post your own response, and respond to at least two other students'
responses.
Imagine that you are part of a urban planning and design firm working with Emily Talen
(author of “Design That Enables Diversity”) and Kent Larson (who gave the TED
Talk "Brilliant Designs to Fit More People In Every City" The thee of you have been tasked
with developing a plan to rebuild Pruitt Igoe in St. Louis. City officials told the three of you
that that they want to do it right this time. Identify three strategies for rebuilding Pruitt Igoe
in ways that promise to be more successful. What would Talen do? What would Larson do?
What would you do? How would your strategies differ from those of the original urban
planners/designers of the project? Why would your strategies be more effective?
The Pruitt Igoe housing project existed a
tremendous of problems. Segregation, Crime, and
Worse quality of living experience. Three strategies
will be introduced to improve the condition of the
Pruitt Igoe are remove segregation, create diversity,
improve living quality by increase more spaces and
gathering people in the community center.
Emily Talen's core concept of planning a house or an architecture are the diversity. Talen pointed
out the seriousness of segregation in the article. "Human settlements, planners say, should be
socially and economically diverse—mixed in income, mixed in use, and actively supportive of
places that commingle people of different races, ethnicities, genders, ages, occupations, and
households." by Emily Talen, every single house, community and even a city should not
segregate people by who they are. We can know that Talen would change the fact that Pruitt
Igoe segregating people by their race to a diverse community of welcoming every one.
Kent Larson is famous for applying technology to create more spaces efficiently. For example,
robotic walls and folding cars, these two gorgeous inventions. Robotic wall can create a huge
space for an apartment by closing and opening the wall, which smartly and efficiently solve the
problem of insufficient spaces. The function of folding car is same as the robotic wall which the
core concept of these inventions are bring more spaces by applying high technology to our life.
In this case, Kent Larson will apply the invention he created on the Pruitt Igoe housing project to
first improve the quality, safety, convenience and the most important spaces.

13. A successful strategy should be aim on what they lack of. First off, I suggest to establish
a building committee which is similar to community center that serve people on what they need.
Also holding an event every week to gather people to know each other is also an efficient way to
create a peaceful community. Bringing a better quality of life living in the community by serving
the resident requirements and bringing people to know each other.
My strategy will be more successful is because combine the concept of Larson's and Talen's.
Removing the segregation between different groups of people and bringing a better quality of life
by gathering people together. Building a community center would not only create more spaces
for resident to utilize but also remove the segregation.
http://www.bbc.com/future/story/20120613-folding-cars-offer-city-solution

14. Thread 1: Response to F.L. Olmsted
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?
Frederick Law Olmsted, a legend of architect in designer and
landscape, has lead the program of designing Central Park in New
York and Delaware Park in Buffalo. Frederick Law Olmsted
appraised Buffalo was the best planned city in the United States if
not in the world. First off, the successful and gorgeous urban park
system and parkway system, the Olmsted has employed the nation
first urban park system in Buffalo which connected parks together, which visually looks bigger
and more organized. Overall the spaces has expanded by the system was 800 Arce swath which is
the size as Central park. Secondly, another crucial element is that the structure of Buffalo is perfect
for the boosting of economy, which Erie Canal allowing the transportation has chance to approach
Buffalo. Lastly, Buffalo’s radial system designed by Ellicott can gather residents near the city
toward downtown and finally to the Canal side. I believe if Frederick Law Olmsted is still alive
these days, he would not claim Buffalo is the best planned city in the U.S. Because of the
modification of other cities, Buffalo was not the best planned city anymore. Take New York City
as an example, New York City not only has a perfect massive transportation such as bus and
subway to relieve the traffic but also the convenience in New York City. With these two strong
arguments, Frederick Law Olmsted would not claim Buffalo is still the best planned city in the
country. http://urbandesignproject.ap.buffalo.edu/projects/hub/volume2/2b_puttingIt.htm

15. Thread 2: Response to Walter Hood's Work
Identify something that should be memorialized either on UB's campus or in your hometown.
Imagine that you are the person who will oversee this project, and that you are using Walter
Hood's 'triad of investigations' as your approach to the project. What would your landscape
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).
In Walter hood's triad of investigation, there are three crucial
elements when investigating a landscape, which are the
everyday and mundane, commemoration and life ways. "The
everyday and mundane" is important for the residents in a city
or a community, because a daily routine reflect the people habitual activity and is probably the
most important part in the investigation. "Commemoration" is to throw back to an event or a
person that is honor by the history and is usually a place where people will gather when celebrating
or memorizing. When investigating a place, designer should look at the culture and history there,
and seek for what is important to the local people. "Life ways" is which reflect a certain living way
of the people in the place. "Designer should first understand where one's power lies" which means
the ability of one person affect other people by his or her behaviors or the events.
It is definitely a perfect example to memorialized in my hometown. It is an important landmark because
of the bright history making people memorize Chiang Kai-Shek, also there are National Art center and
National Theater. P, Chiang Kai-Shek Memorial Hall is located in the center of Taipei City, with a
subway station in front it, it is convenient for people to visit. When using Hood's triad of investigation to
design a new landscape intervention, I would satisfy the three elements stated above. First off, I would
place a food court near the Hall, so then when people visit, they can also fill up their stomach. I would
also build a park right next to it, because people live in the city mostly only go to gym to exercise. In my
imagination of the design, I would place a food court of selling Taiwanese traditional food on the back
and planned a system park that connect to Chiang Kai-Shek memorial hall and food court all over the
union. My design brings convenience to visitors can not only taste the traditional food but also exercise.
https://www.expedia.com/Chiang-Kai-Shek-Memorial-Hall-Taipei.d508139.Vacation-Attraction

16. Thread 1: Response to the Brookes
The abolitionist poster, the Brookes, is an iconic image that often is included in exhibits that
explore issues of race and power. It was commissioned by Thomas Clarkson in 1788, and the
Committee of the Abolition of Slavery used it to inform and shock the public. While some
consider the poster as an important component of the abolitionist campaign, it recently “has
been strongly criticized by some individuals and groups of African heritage as providing a
very limited view of the history of the transatlantic slave trade, resistance and abolition
(Hudson 2007).” The lesson here is that how a viewer sees an image is dependent upon his/her
social, economic, and cultural position. Keeping this in mind, find another iconic graphic that
addresses racial issues and post it for others in your group to view. (Add it to your response
by clicking on the picture in the tools section. Do not add it as an attachment that needs to
be opened.) How do you interpret the graphic? What is its meaning? Now imagine that
someone from a racial and cultural background different than your own is looking at the
same graphic. Briefly describe this person. How might s/he interpret its meaning? How might
this differ from your interpretation? What are the possible reasons for these
differences? (Consider the three assessment principles mentioned in the article to help you:
a technology of vision, an instrument of empathy, and a symbol of control.) (NOTE: Limit
your response to less than 250 words.)
The iconic graphic that addresses racial issue I posted is about
the stereotypes of Asian. There is a nerdy Asian boy holds a
math test with a F. The meaning of this graphic is not every
Asian is good at math; however, people always consider Asian
is expert in Mathematics. Take my own experience as an
example, in my math class, my classmates will always ask me
for assistance; amazingly, one of my classmates said "my mom told me if you are struggling in a
math question, you should just go ask your Asian friend". People should not judge the ability by
their race. Imagine there is a non-Asian American male person raised up by a white family which
is totally different than the way Asian parent raise their children. When he sees the graphic, I
posted, the reaction will probably be "are you serious" Asian will not get a F in math. To Asian,
it is not a rare thing of getting a bad grade in math class or any classes, because it is impossible
to get a good grade if you do not work hard on it. The main reason that caused people think
Asian is all good at math is the parent pressure. Parent always giving pressure on their children
to study every single second. The other reason is the parent early education because Asian parent
will always educate their kids that a successful life is to become a doctor, a lawyer or an
accountant in your future. https://www.pinterest.com/HouseOfBrooks/white-lonna/

17. Thread 2: Response to Charles Davis and equityXdesign's Work
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.)
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial is to honor Martin Luther King Jr., an American clergyman,
activist, and the leader in the African American Civil Rights Movement. He contributed his time,
money and life to fight for African American right and equity and to eliminate the discrimination
from other races. We can use equityXdesign’s three core beliefs to critiques Martin Luther King
memorial. First belief is to learn to see the historical context matters. Martin Luther King
memorial perfectly demonstrate the first belief. In the memorial, visitors can understand what
has Martin Luther King done for African American and experience the difference of African
American status between current and past. Second brief is to identify the barriers and further to
exclude and eliminate them. They called it Radical Inclusion. One way to solve the problem is to
clarify the problem itself first. Only if people visit Martin Luther King memorial to understand
the difficulties and obstacles African American has encountered, they will understand how harsh
their life is back then. After learning the history, people should eliminate the discrimination. The
last brief is to process as product or a design requires that we are mindful how we achieve equity.
Martin Luther King memorial is a product or a design for equity, because it did not contain any
discrimination and exclusion. Martin Luther King memorial stands for democracy, equity and
respect.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Martin_Luther_King_Jr._Memorial

18. Thread 1: Response to "Landscape Stories" Chapter
First, let’s start with your own home. Describe a place in your home (indoors and/or outdoors)
that you think of as representative of your own ethnic background and discuss 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 and discuss why this object is considered to be
‘ethnic’. (If possible, add photo/s.) Is this object or place something that you will 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 develop a historical narrative that sifts through and interpets the
culture and material of underrepresented groups. 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 cultural influence of
an underrepresented group. (If possible, add photo/s.) Is this cultural influence being
acknowledged or preserved from future generations? Why or why not? (Limit your response
to 250 words.)
One item in my home that represent my ethnic background
will definitely be Chinese New Year couplet. Even though
I am a Taiwanese, we still imitate the Chinese New Year
tradition in Taiwan, such as red envelope and fireworks.
Almost every family will hang Chinese New Year couplet
on their door or on the wall during Chinese New Year and
even after. The Chinese New Year couplet not only
represent good luck for whole year but also the tradition
from thousands year ago. I would definitely place the Chinese New year couplet in my own house
in the future, because as a Chinese, we should continue the traditions and the representation of our
ethnicity.
Temples is an evidence of cultural influences on the physical environment in my community. Few
hundred years ago, when people from Mainland China immigrated to an island called Taiwan. The
majority of immigrants is “Han Race” which believe in Buddhists; therefore, people started to
build temples to offer sacrifice to Buddhists and gather people. Now temples are the best evidence
of cultural influences in my community. This cultural influence will definitely preserved from
future generation, because it has been over thousands of year. People now are trying to repair those
temples from ancient and pass it to next generation. These temples not only represent the cultural
influence but also the efforts of developing the community from ancestors.
http://eventzim.com/5-incredible-chinese-new-year-decorations-ideas-red-gold-chinese-theme/

19. Thread 2: Response to Article on Sports Branding
Recent controversies about sports branding focus 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 derogatory or 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? (Limit your response to 150 words.)
When using ethnic references to design sports team branding, there are both advantages and
disadvantages. On the pro side, designer should use ethnic references to design, because it
represent the community or the state, which will gather people’s heart together and support the
team. People always familiar to their own ethnicity when coming to against to others; therefore, in
this case, I support designer to utilize ethnicity in gathering people and recognizing their own
ethnicity and culture. On the con side, designer should not use ethnic references in design when it
contains racial problems, such as Redskins. It restricts the race of the team, which automatically
exclude other races like African American and Asian. People might feel the Redskin separate the
races. In my opinion, Redskin should change to other name that contain ethnicity references, but
does not offend different races. Cultural background as important as respect to every races.
https://www.dreamstime.com/stock-photo-multi-ethnic-group-people-branding-concepts-
isolated-white-image43739706

20. Thread 1: Response to "Visualizing Gender" Chapter
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? (Limit your response to 200 words.)
In the graphic, the designer showing the idea of the inequality between men and women. It is an
extremely effective approach to viewers because the image is simple to understand the meaning
which men and women is not equal in many different fields. However, the only ineffective part
of the image is the confusion. I believe the designer should be more accurate on what events
caused the inequality, such as in work place, at home and so on. The graphic is slightly vague
about the inequality between men and women and it does not shows us the reasons. It can be
added a list on both under the men and women in the graph stating under what kind of conditions
will cause the inequality, such as work under men and housework under women.
http://www.digital.nyc/news/female-founded-startups-
receive-less-funding

21. Thread 2: Response to Bathroom Bill
Last year, North Carolina Governor Pat McCrory signed into law a bill that repealed local
LGBT anti-discrimination laws, and required people to use the bathroom that corresponded
with the biological gender written on their birth certificates. This prompted massive
backlash. McCrory stated, “You know, we all have to make adjustments in life. And we’ve
had the proper etiquette situation for decades in our country, and all of a sudden through
political correctness we’re throwing away basic etiquette.” Just this past Thursday, the
North Carolina General Assembly passed a bill to repeal the law while placing a moratorium
on nondiscrimination measures.
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.)
For people who think of people should use the bathroom that related to their biological gender
written on their birth certificate is common and normal. The majority of people in our society now
probably will not accept a man walk into women’s bathroom because he thinks he is a girl inside
his mind. People might take advantage of it to pretend they are transgender to step in different
gender bathroom. It will not only creates chaos but also increases the risk of sexual harassment in
the bathroom.
For the other group of people who consider people can use the bathroom depends on their sexual
orientation are not wrong or should be discriminated by society. Everyone has rights to become
what kind of people they want to be and it should not restricted by our body structure. Therefore,
our society should be open minded instead of discriminating the transgender people. Even though
they are the minority in the society, people should not target them and abandon them.
I would design a bathroom that comes with not only men and women but also a transgender one.
This design solves the problem of causing chaos and provide a comfortable environment for
transgender people.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/all-opinions-are-local/wp/2017/01/27/transgender-
bathroom-users-will-not-endanger-women-but-twisted-social-norms-might/?utm_term=.32e693895ff2

22. Thread 1: Response to Hidden Ways
Author Steven Flusty categorized five types of disciplinary architecture 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 and why it might discriminate
against a specific population. Identify the location where you took the photograph, and
make certain that you are in at least one of the two photographs.
The photo 1 is the playground behind North town center, Buffalo. It is the example of Stealthy,
because there is not a clear sign for the playground which hide behind a huge stadium. This
discriminates the children's right to utilize the playground, and plus it is for public use. The
photo 2 is the Skylon tower's platform at Niagara Falls, Ontario. It is the example of Crusty,
because it is obvious in that area and can be considered as a landscape. It is easy to find and clear
to spot; however, you have to pay to get up to enjoy the Niagara view which discriminate the
group of people who want to enjoy the view of Niagara Fall.
Chiehwen, Lo

23. Thread 2: Response to People Like Us
After almost two decades of public assistance, Tammy Crabtree took herself and her family
off the welfare rolls. But her job cleaning bathrooms at a local Burger King barely paid the
bills. Crabtree wanted to do better and hopes to go to college and become a teacher.
Imagine this scenario. You are a designer who works at the well-known
firm, iPD (Integrated Planning and Design). You work on a team with planners, urban
designers, policy designers, architects, and social designers. You have been tasked to
develop/design a way for Tammy Crabtree and her family (and others with situations
similar to Tammy’s) to move themselves out of poverty. What will your team to do to help
Tammy and her family achieve their goals? What approach will your team take to address
this difficult problem?
Reality is always crucial. In our
society, education, connection and
ability are probably the most
essential elements to get a job.
However, in this case, we cannot
help Tammy Crabtree to improve
her living, because she did not meet requirements to get a nice job instead of work for minimum
wage. It is too late for Crabtree to go back to school, because she has to maintain the livings.
Instead of planning to improve Tammy Crabtree career, I would support her kids to a good
college. For example, the kid who has earned awards from high school can prove that he wants a
better quality of life. We can plan an after-school program for her children to make sure they can
graduate and go to a good college. Before giving them all the resources, the main difficulty we
might encounter is to make sure they have the right mindset, which is the only way to get out of
poverty is education. Also helping them to find their life goal and interest is important, because it
cannot be a coach potato. After all, we can build a new house for them and provide a car,
because it can also change children’s mind that at least, we have a decent life instead of low
class. I believe these efforts will get Crabtree’sfamily out of poverty. We can also plan a new
policy like free transportation for all the low incomes family, health check every half of a year
and free food every week.
https://www.thewordisbond.com/the-lower-class-89/

24. Thread 1: Response to Carroll Article: “(Re)forming Regent Park: When Policy Does Not
Equal Practice”
The development of Regent Park is phased, and there are several more phases to the
project. What actions could be taken to ensure more social integration for the older people
living in the ‘new and improved’ Regent Park?
Social participations and volunteer
visit are two actions I will take to
ensure more social integration for the
elders live in Regent Park. Social
participation would be significant is
because elder people should be active
and keep their brain work every day.
Being active and brain-training, elder
people will consider their life more diverse instead of boring. In order to have more social
participation, I would hold different events and different themes every day, for example, the movie
night, experience sharing and so on. To enrich elder people's life, they would feel satisfied and
grateful for their life. Volunteer visit program is another effective idea to improve the social
integration for elder people in the Regent Park. In Asian culture, there is a phrase which is "old
people buy your time". People usually forget elder, because mostly people think it is boring spend
time with old people. Therefore, volunteer visit program can send some volunteers to visit old
people. An easy conversation or an easy dinner would make them happy. When we see the smile
from elder, all the tiring will go away.
https://www.goabroad.com/providers/international-volunteer-hq/programs/volunteer-in-elderly-
care-in-argentina-123970

25. Thread 2: Response to Enriquez TED Talk: “What Will Humans Look Like in 100
Years?”
For this question, we will focus on Juan Enriquez’ Life Two civilization, which alters
fundamental aspects of the body. We are living longer than ever before in human
history. Enriquez argues that, because of advances in bio-medical technology, the
possibility of living to 120 years of age and beyond is quite possible for many of us in this
D+D class. Assuming that his assertion is accurate, how do you think extended life spans
will change our societies and built environments? What new issues might designers face
because of extended life spans?
Juan Enriquez brought up an interesting concept of
evolve human body in order to survive through next
extinction. I believe if the concept is actually utilize
in our societies and environments, it will change
human mindset, body structure and the
understanding of life. First off, if human can live to
120 years old or even longer, the population will increase tremendously. Every single space on
Earth will be occupied and people have to keep building houses or apartments to fit the huge
amount of human. It will not only causes more pollutions but also creates chaos. Because when
there is not enough food and resources, war will be started. The influences to our society will
definitely be the insufficient spaces, imagine the traffic jam happen on the walking street. No one
can move. Every store full of people. I believe no one is willing to witness the situation. The new
issues might encounter by designer of extended life spans are countless. First thing designer have
to solve is the insufficient resources, food, spaces and living quality. Living quality is probably the
most important one, because people do not want to live longer if the living quality is disappointing.
Secondly, once change human body, designers have to change the whole nature. I believe every
species on Earth have their specific lifetime, and everything is restricting by nature rules for Earth
to function. As I said, if human life is extend to over 120 years old, there will not have enough
resources. Designer should think of a new method to grow grains faster, raise more animals and
create more spaces. The last ultimate issue for designers is to send people to different planets. By
changing human body structure and function to possible to survive on other planets. No matter
how advance is the technology, if we keep over-utilize every single element on Earth, one day it
will corrupt. Therefore, to pretend to let it happen, designer should come up with a solution to send
people to different planets to lower the load on Earth. http://veganfeministnetwork.com/tag/overpopulation/

26. Thread 1: Response to PPT, Smithsonian, and Roy
The two most frequently mentioned models of disability are the ‘social’ and the ‘medical’
models. The medical model of disability views disability as a medical ‘problem’ that
belongs to the disabled individual. The social model of disability, in contrast, draws on the
idea that it is society that disables people, through designing everything to meet the needs
of the majority of people who are not disabled. There is a recognition within the social
model that there is a great deal that society can do to reduce, and ultimately remove, some
of these disabling barriers, and that this task is the responsibility of society, rather than the
disabled person.
In the Smithsonian online exhibition, the story about the superhero hand, and Elise Roy’s
TED Talk, you saw examples of ways to engage disability that use the social model rather
than the medical model. In the Disability and Design PowerPoint, you were introduced to
the concept of Universal Design (UD) (sometimes called inclusive design, design-for-all, or
human-centered design). Certainly, UD embraces the social model of disability. In this
same PowerPoint, you saw positive and negative examples of each of the seven principles of
universal design.
For the Module 12 Thread 1, please select one of the seven universal design principles, and
post photographs that show both a positive and a negative example of the principle. Then
address the following question: How do your examples empower or disempower various
people? Describe the specific features of the positive example and the specific features of
the negative example. Discuss ways that the positive example could be even further
improved.
Out of seven principles of universal design, I would
pick “size and space for approach and use” as my
prompt. The core value of size and space for approach
use is suitable for everyone regardless of their body
size or mobility. The positive example is image on the
left side which is the public disabled bathroom located
in Japan. The negative example is image on the right
side which is the regular public bathroom located in
New York City. For the public disabled bathroom, it
provides disabled people a safer and convenient
environment while using the bathroom. It is not only
benefits disabled people but also pregnant women and
women with baby, because they can breast feeding and
change the diaper. For the regular public bathroom, it
only consider normal people, because it is definitely insufficient for other group of people who

27. needs more spaces. The public disabled bathroom has two handles between the toilets, a lower
sink, a sit for baby and the platform to change baby’s diaper. The features above create a better
quality environment for not only normal people but also disabled people. The regular public
bathroom has only one feature, a toilet. Maybe it does not really affect us a lot, to disabled person
to use the bathroom is harder than anything. To me, I think there is only one thing to improve the
public disabled bathroom is the emergency button that connect to police station or other service
centers. When something unfortunate happen, they only need to press the button to notice the
center; therefore, they can send the police, ambulance and so on there as soon as possible.

28. Thread 2: Response to Survey, FIXED, and Stelarc
Our 2017 Design-A-Baby survey yielded the following characteristics as indicated by a
majority of you:
• Sex: Male (47%)
• Hair Color: Dark Brown (22%)
• Hair Texture: Wavy (33%)
• Eye Color: Blue (26%)
• Race: Caucasian (36%)
• Height: 5’-10” to 6’-1” (45%)
• IQ: 131-140 (20%)
• Memory: Excellent (43%)
• Athletic Ability: Excellent (43%)
• Weight: Average (79%)
• Disease Carrier: None (85%)
• Beauty: Somewhat attractive (46%)
• Empathy: Very empathetic (38%)
• Creativity: Very creative (37%)
Sounds like an all-around lovely person!
Currently, we have the technology for you to choose many of the survey characteristics in
your future child, and this ability to choose poses some ethical questions. Of course, we all
want the best for our own child. However, as we move into a more collective situation, we
need to consider how the consequences of majority choices for children might change who
we are as a species.
In the film trailer FIXED, you were introduced to the dilemma of living in a culture in
which the “science-fiction of human enhancement” has become almost a way of life, from
prenatal genetic screening to bionic body parts. In the video, “A Man with Three Ears” you
are introduced to an artist who is using current technology to move humans beyond their
current abilities. Last week, Juan Enriquez asked us if it is ethical to evolve the human
body. All of these videos suggest that the concept of disability ‘as we know it’ could cease to
exist in the future.
This leads us to this week’s discussion question:
What lessons do you think we should learn from history when thinking about emerging
enhancement technologies and reproductive technologies? What are some of the possible
consequences (both positive and negative) of being able to design our bodies and the bodies
of our children? What ethical quandaries do these technologies pose?
Technology has improve rapidly in different fields within decades. It has brought us a life with
more conveniences and developments; however, it also brought us countless disasters and
harmfulness. Nuclear weapon, transportations and factories are pretty latest technologies invented
by human within a center, and definitely brought human’s life to another level; however, the
damages have done to human, animals, environment and Earth are countless. For example, air
pollution, water pollution, soil pollution and even nuclear contamination. The lesson from these
histories of technology is human should never only consider the beautiful parts instead of the

29. negative influences. In my opinion, there is only one positive side of being able to design a
human’s body. People can change themselves to however they think is consider perfect and
attractive. Parent would probably design their children to an attractive person instead of inherit the
parent’s appearance. I consider there are two negative sides. First off, everyone in the universe is
unique and special, no matter how others defined you as attractive or no. If human can be designed
by us, the majority of people would design themselves to look similar to celebrities. Plastic sugary
is the best demonstration. Lastly, this technology will against the ethical quandaries, because our
society will lose the esthetic standard and human will lose the uniqueness. Every creature should
maintain their diversity, uniqueness and a standard; otherwise, chaos will happen frequently in our
society.
http://www.activistpost.com/2016/09/7-things-need-know-deceptively-harmful-technology.html

30. Thread 1: Response to Titicut Follies
The state of Massachusetts tried to ban the 1967 documentary Titicut Follies, arguing that director
Frederick Wiseman had violated the patients’ rights by not getting written permission to film them.
The case went to court, and Wiseman argued that he had consent from their legal guardian, the
institution. After a judge ruled in favor of the state, the legal appeals carried on for several years:
in 1969, Massachusetts allowed the film to be shown to doctors, lawyers, and health care
professionals; in 1991, a superior court judge ruled it could be released for the “general public,”
as privacy concerns were no longer at issue, so many years later.
Should Wiseman have been allowed to film the residents of Bridgewater Massachusetts
Correctional Facility? Why or why not? How might this film be of value to designers
(communication designers, product, designers, architects, interior designers, planners, landscape
designers, systems designers, and/or social designers)? In other words, what might they gain from
this film that they could use in their work?
In my opinion, Wiseman should allow to film the resident’s life condition in Bridgewater
Massachusetts Correctional Facility. The reason is it can used in medical research and social
research, and plus to protect the patient’s essential human rights. To social and communication
designers, it is significant to understand everyone social interaction and communication, not only
for normal people but also for the minority group of people. Without risking their safety to actually
talk to the patients or visit the facility, designer can learn their behaviors, communications and
their thoughts by watching the documentary. I believe to every different fields of designer, every
single work they have done based on the protection from human right. Although the patients are
mentally damage, they should still enjoy their rights. However, it is sad that they did not treated
normally by staffs, which mean the patients have to do whatever the people in charge say. By
filming this documentary and publishing it, it can not only help the research works for designers,
but also give back their essential rights.
https://prezi.com/6ik8uwxkaj9c/human-rights-a-global-issue/

31. Thread 2: Response to PPT, The Architecture of Autism, Public Space
Prelude: Wolf Wolfensberger's seminal work "The Origin and Nature of Our Institutional
Models" posited that society characterizes people with intellectual disabilities as sub-human and
burdens of charity, He argued that this dehumanization, and the segregated institutions that result
from it, ignored the potential productive contributions that all people can make to society. He
pushed for a shift in policy and practice that recognized the human needs of those with intellectual
challenges and provided the same basic human rights as for the rest of the population.
The Scenario: Imagine that you and your four children live in Amherst, New York in a $650,000
home at the end of a cul-de-sac on the edge of a ten acre woods. The town has purchased a one
acre lot three houses away from yours, and plans to build a group home for ten intellectually
challenged adults.
As a resident of the neighborhood, would you support or oppose this proposal and why?
You've learned additional information about the residents of the proposed group home in your
neighborhood. In 2013, three of the ten intended residents exhibited challenging behaviors
including screaming, public masturbation, repetitive rocking, and echolalia (elective incontinence).
However, these behaviors have not occurred since then.
How would this change your opinion about the construction of the group home in your
neighborhood?
The residents in your neighborhood voted (14-3) to reject the town of Amherst’s proposal to build
a group home in the neighborhood. Town officials agreed that the home would not be built in your
neighborhood if you and your neighbors could develop a workable alternative.
What are some possible solutions that would allow the residents of the home to be provided
with “the same basic human rights as the rest of the population”?
As a resident with four kids living in the neighborhood, I would
support the proposal for building three more houses for
intellectual challenged adults. The reason for my agreement is I
believe not only normal people will make mistakes but also
intellectual challenged people; therefore, public should forgive
and give another chance for them. We can realize the
information that three adults who had committed unacceptable
behaviors did not happen since 2013. I believe they have been
went through some medical process to recover their mental problem. People should not segregate
them because of their diseases; instead, we should educate them not to do something offensive.
Building workable alternative is definitely helpful for our community, such as library, gym and
community center. These options can not only gather residents but also provide a better quality
life for kids and adults. However, I would not change my opinion, because people should not be
selfish. We should not even segregate people because of the undecidable conditions, and I think
this is being discriminated. In order to provide the new residents same basic human rights, we
should always include them for any events or discussions. For example, we can hold a welcoming
event to show our passion to them and get to know them. If we eliminate the bias and open our
mind to them, I believe they will not feel being discriminated anymore. Another important element
is they should share people about their story, such as what their illnesses are and how they were
treated. Letting other people know they are healthy now can eliminate our concerns.
https://www.aclu.org/issues/human-rights

32. Thread 1: Response to The Connection Between Religion and Urban Planning by David
Engwicht
In his article, David Engwicht discusses the fact that religions (of all types) have played major
roles in the development of our cities. Today, places of worship are primary components of almost
all urban centers. Author Lorne Daniel writes “From their often active role in supporting people
who live in city centers to their iconic influence on design and use of space, religious structures
tell us a lot about our history, our current needs, and where we might be headed in the future. This
is an aspect of our urban future that planners and urbanists should attend to.”
Identify a place of worship with which you are somewhat familiar. (If you are not familiar with
any places of worship, do a bit of research on one in your own city or town.) Show a photograph
of this religious structure. (You may use photographs from the web.) What roles has this place
served in the development of your city/town? How has it influenced the design of the area around
it? How has its role changed over time? What roles could this place of worship play in the future
development of your city/town?
I am familiar to a place of worship called Hsing Tian
Temple, which is located in Taipei city. It is the most
famous Buddhist temple in Taipei city, over thousands
of visitors every day. It completed in 1967, which is
when Taiwan’s economy started to boost up; therefore,
people will gather at the Hsing Tian Temple to pray for
business, success, health and so on. People will define
Hsing Tian Temple as a spirit index and a community
center. As more people visit the temple, the area around
it has started to develop into a small town. In Chinese
culture, Temple will be consider a better place for business and living. A lot of stores and
traditional markets started over here, which drove the area and Hsing Tian Temple to a tourist spot.
The status of Hsing Tian Temple has never changed since it first built. The purpose is always to
provide people a peaceful environment for people to pray. Hsing Tian Temple has always be a
spirit index to not only Buddhism but also for tourists who are interested in Taiwanese culture.
Hsing Tian Temple can considered as a historic site. I believe that in the future Hsing Tian Temple
will bring more believers in Buddhist and tourists to Taipei City, which might not only bring the
crowd but also introduce the beauty of Taipei city to the world.
https://www.tripadvisor.com/LocationPhotoDirectLink-g293913-d1383208-i22814710-
Hsing_Tian_Kong-Taipei.html

33. Thread 2: Response to Prospects for the Future of Diversity and Design
Consider the quote in your syllabus from educator Michael J. Shannon: “Design, as vision in
action--the intersection of understanding and creation--is a universal human capability that can
play a fundamental role in social evolution, in the process that transforms resources, energy, and
information to make our world.”
At the beginning of this course, we discussed the idea that we are all designers regardless of our
profession or field of study. We’ve asked some big questions along the way, and the conclusion
section of our textbook raises additional issues that require input from people who might not
consider themselves to be part of the formalized design professions.
Think about your own major and/or future profession. What is the biggest challenge,
problem, or question that your field needs to tackle right now? What do you plan to do to
address this challenge, problem, or question either as part of your studies or professional life?
Majoring in business administration and
financial analysis, I will encounters lot
of challenges right now and in the
future. I think the biggest challenges to
me right now are the same as in the
future. The challenges are definitely to
be able to utilize the knowledge and
theories I learn from lecture in every
investments and decisions, and to
cultivate a highly stress resistant mind.
In order to advance my profession and
abilities, I have to overcome the
challenges I stated above. First off, it is
not a piece of cake to utilize the theories in every decisions and investments, because even Warren
Buffet cannot exactly predicts the economy transition. I have to expert in every knowledge from
accounting, business, and financial classes. I would take the most important and useful concepts
in my notebook and review it every day; furthermore, I likewise need to follow up the economic
activities routinely. These are only two basic efforts to achieve the utilization of my knowledge.
Secondly, a highly stress resistant is one of the most important elements to survive in every
financial related environment. For example, stock price will go either up or down every single
second. If a financial analyst lack of a high stress resistant, he or she will never make a good profit
in their career. The reason is the movement of stocks is unpredictable; therefore, you will never
know if it is a potential stock if you sell it right after it drops few cents. Only those who sustain a
high stress resistant mind can be successful in investment field. I consider the best way to cultivate
a high stress resistant is to experience the market environment. Internship is a good way, because
I can learn how the system and financial analyst deal with their works and stress is by feeling the
competition and pressure in the stock market.
https://gigaom.com/2013/06/12/wall-street-loves-snapchat-no-seriously/