Mood Board on Innovative Umbrella- Courtesy to google images and authors( designers) of the innovative umbrellas. Creative thinking can be induced by mood board method. Design intervention can be studied with the help of mood board.
This document describes the design of a coffee vending machine. It includes user studies conducted with the machine, an operational flowchart, and analysis of user activities. Key findings from user studies showed preferences for larger buttons, integrated coffee grinding and dispensing, and placement of coffee on one side and milk frothing on the other. The final concept incorporates these preferences with a design that has automatic leveling, clear waste collection, and instructions for making different coffee types.
study and analysis of significance of ergonomics in designing tea cups.The study emphasis the science and role of ergonomics in designing tea cup handle.
Indian temple design and concept- a glimpse that needs explorationjaikumar ranganathan
Glimpse of few examples in south Indian temples which has hidden enormous amount of Knowledge for future generations to explore- Research needs to be carried out to unfold science and technology- Photos taken by the Author during temple case studies
- Bill Smith, president of Great British Kettles, called industrial designer Scott Stropkay to design an electric teakettle called Ukettle.
- Scott worked with Polymer Solutions on the design over six intense months to develop the kettle in time for a January trade show.
- The goal was to create an innovative design that still looked like a traditional teakettle. Key challenges included designing for disassembly and using high-quality, recyclable plastics.
- Through sketches, prototypes, and focus groups, Scott refined the design which featured snap-fit assembly, a large vessel for the heating element, and two-tone color options that tested well.
The document discusses principles of design and sacred geometry as seen in the Nataraja icon of Hinduism. It summarizes that the Nataraja icon depicts Shiva in a cosmic dance expressing the rhythm and harmony of life through creation, preservation and destruction. The icon's geometry follows principles like symmetry, balance, and proportion. Elements like circles and triangles are used to represent the mandala and sacred geometry concepts seen in nature. Hand gestures in classical Indian dance forms like Bharatanatyam also demonstrate mathematical concepts and sacred geometry principles.
Madhubani painting is a folk art from the Mithila region of Bihar, India. Traditionally done by women in villages using natural colors, dyes, twigs and matchsticks, the paintings depict scenes from mythology like Ramayana and everyday village life. The art is believed to have originated during the wedding of Lord Ram and Sita, when artists were commissioned by King Janak to document the event. Characterized by vibrant colors and geometric patterns, common motifs in Madhubani paintings include animals, plants, the sun, moon and depictions of Hindu gods and stories from the epics.
This document describes the design of a coffee vending machine. It includes user studies conducted with the machine, an operational flowchart, and analysis of user activities. Key findings from user studies showed preferences for larger buttons, integrated coffee grinding and dispensing, and placement of coffee on one side and milk frothing on the other. The final concept incorporates these preferences with a design that has automatic leveling, clear waste collection, and instructions for making different coffee types.
study and analysis of significance of ergonomics in designing tea cups.The study emphasis the science and role of ergonomics in designing tea cup handle.
Indian temple design and concept- a glimpse that needs explorationjaikumar ranganathan
Glimpse of few examples in south Indian temples which has hidden enormous amount of Knowledge for future generations to explore- Research needs to be carried out to unfold science and technology- Photos taken by the Author during temple case studies
- Bill Smith, president of Great British Kettles, called industrial designer Scott Stropkay to design an electric teakettle called Ukettle.
- Scott worked with Polymer Solutions on the design over six intense months to develop the kettle in time for a January trade show.
- The goal was to create an innovative design that still looked like a traditional teakettle. Key challenges included designing for disassembly and using high-quality, recyclable plastics.
- Through sketches, prototypes, and focus groups, Scott refined the design which featured snap-fit assembly, a large vessel for the heating element, and two-tone color options that tested well.
The document discusses principles of design and sacred geometry as seen in the Nataraja icon of Hinduism. It summarizes that the Nataraja icon depicts Shiva in a cosmic dance expressing the rhythm and harmony of life through creation, preservation and destruction. The icon's geometry follows principles like symmetry, balance, and proportion. Elements like circles and triangles are used to represent the mandala and sacred geometry concepts seen in nature. Hand gestures in classical Indian dance forms like Bharatanatyam also demonstrate mathematical concepts and sacred geometry principles.
Madhubani painting is a folk art from the Mithila region of Bihar, India. Traditionally done by women in villages using natural colors, dyes, twigs and matchsticks, the paintings depict scenes from mythology like Ramayana and everyday village life. The art is believed to have originated during the wedding of Lord Ram and Sita, when artists were commissioned by King Janak to document the event. Characterized by vibrant colors and geometric patterns, common motifs in Madhubani paintings include animals, plants, the sun, moon and depictions of Hindu gods and stories from the epics.
The document discusses key principles for effective packaging design and branding. It emphasizes simplifying designs to sell, having a clear and persuasive message that reinforces positioning, and using verbs over nouns. The message should stimulate buying and involve customers through verbal, symbolic, and visual means. Execution is important, with attention to detail, constant improvement, and using all communication tools to fix key elements and inspire moving the brand forward.
This document provides a beginner's guide to ceramic pottery techniques including pinch pottery, coil pottery, slab technique, and throwing. It outlines the basic steps for making a saucer, cylinder, bowl, and cup using a potter's wheel. Preparation of clay is important for ensuring an even consistency. A variety of hand-building and wheel-throwing techniques are demonstrated through illustrations and text to teach basic ceramics skills. Contact information is provided for further instruction.
The document discusses the conservation of heritage buildings. It provides principles and guidelines for conservation from international charters like the Venice Charter. Conservation aims to prolong the life of historic buildings so present and future generations can experience them. It involves respecting original building materials, construction methods, spaces, and character-giving elements. Minimum intervention and reversible actions are recommended. Adaptive reuse requires understanding a building's structural behavior and using compatible new materials. Additions should be distinguishable from the original. The case study on the Senate House in Chennai describes conservation steps like repointing bricks, restoring plasterwork and stained glass windows, and removing plant growth.
Dieter Rams is a German industrial designer known for his work with Braun products in the postwar era. He followed the principle of functionalism, which emphasizes simple, undecorated forms that clearly express a product's use. Rams developed ten principles of good design that emphasize innovation, usefulness, aesthetics, understandability, honesty, durability, attention to detail, consideration of the environment, and minimal design. His designs for Braun, including radios, juicers, and audio equipment, helped establish the Functionalist school and had a long-lasting influence on product design.
The document discusses the elements and principles of design, including line, shape, form, space, color, texture, rhythm, movement, pattern, balance, harmony, dominance, repetition, contrast, unity, variety, and proportion. It provides examples and definitions for each element and principle. Key points are that elements are the basic ingredients used in art and design, while principles describe how elements are arranged or used.
The Dancing House in Prague, Czech Republic is an unusual building designed by architects Vlado Milunic and Frank Gehry in the 1990s. With its asymmetric and curving forms that seem to dance, the building stands out from the surrounding neoclassical architecture in Prague. The unique design was controversial when built but is now an iconic landmark in Prague celebrated for its innovative style.
The Qutb Complex is an important historical site in Delhi, India that contains many monuments and buildings from the Slave Dynasty and Delhi Sultanate periods of Indian history. It features the Qutub Minar, an impressive tower built in the 12th century that is nearly 73 meters tall, as well as several other mosques and tombs from the same era. The complex provides insight into the architectural styles and development of Islamic monuments in northern India during the reign of the Delhi Sultanate.
The document provides details about various structures within Agra Fort in India, including the moat, Amarsingh Gate, Jahangiri Mahal palace court, Golden Pavilions, Anguribagh, Shah Jehan's Palace, Mussaman Burj towers, Diwan-i-Khas, Nagina Masjid mosque, Moti Masjid, Diwan-i-Am hall, and the famed Peacock Throne. The structures are presented with descriptions and photos by Ar. Jaikumar Ranganathan.
This document discusses the design of open spaces and includes sections on umbrella considerations, aesthetics considerations, and examples to rate. The umbrella considerations section addresses high-level factors to account for in open space design. The aesthetics considerations section examines visual and artistic elements involved in making open spaces appealing. Examples are then provided for evaluation to demonstrate open space design concepts.
Art Nouveau was an artistic style that developed in Europe and North America between 1890-1914. It is characterized by detailed patterns, curving lines inspired by nature such as leaves, flowers and vines. Artists emphasized symbolic and erotic themes. The style had an influence on later art movements like De Stijl and Bauhaus. Some notable Art Nouveau architects included Charles Rennie Mackintosh, Antoni Gaudi, and Louis Sullivan.
Acoustical considerations in designing musical auditoriums are complex with many interrelated factors. An ideal reverberation time (RT) must balance fullness of tone with loudness, definition, and diffusion. However, RT alone does not guarantee acoustic excellence - it is one contributing factor. Definition is satisfactory if the initial time delay gap is under 20 milliseconds, direct sound is loud relative to reverberant sound, and there is no echo. Providing adequate bass over large audiences is difficult since many instruments are weak in fundamentals.
The document discusses the history of furniture design from ancient Egypt through postmodernism. It provides examples of different types of ancient Egyptian furniture found in tomb paintings and museums, including chairs, stools, beds, and chests dating from the 18th dynasty. It also describes furniture from ancient Greece such as the kline couch and klismos chair. The document then covers artistic styles such as Art Nouveau, Bauhaus, and postmodernism, citing influential designers like Charles Rennie Mackintosh, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, and Robert Venturi.
This document provides an overview of wound healing, its functions, stages, mechanisms, factors affecting it, and complications.
A wound is a break in the integrity of the skin or tissues, which may be associated with disruption of the structure and function.
Healing is the body’s response to injury in an attempt to restore normal structure and functions.
Healing can occur in two ways: Regeneration and Repair
There are 4 phases of wound healing: hemostasis, inflammation, proliferation, and remodeling. This document also describes the mechanism of wound healing. Factors that affect healing include infection, uncontrolled diabetes, poor nutrition, age, anemia, the presence of foreign bodies, etc.
Complications of wound healing like infection, hyperpigmentation of scar, contractures, and keloid formation.
Beyond Degrees - Empowering the Workforce in the Context of Skills-First.pptxEduSkills OECD
Iván Bornacelly, Policy Analyst at the OECD Centre for Skills, OECD, presents at the webinar 'Tackling job market gaps with a skills-first approach' on 12 June 2024
A Visual Guide to 1 Samuel | A Tale of Two HeartsSteve Thomason
These slides walk through the story of 1 Samuel. Samuel is the last judge of Israel. The people reject God and want a king. Saul is anointed as the first king, but he is not a good king. David, the shepherd boy is anointed and Saul is envious of him. David shows honor while Saul continues to self destruct.
The document discusses key principles for effective packaging design and branding. It emphasizes simplifying designs to sell, having a clear and persuasive message that reinforces positioning, and using verbs over nouns. The message should stimulate buying and involve customers through verbal, symbolic, and visual means. Execution is important, with attention to detail, constant improvement, and using all communication tools to fix key elements and inspire moving the brand forward.
This document provides a beginner's guide to ceramic pottery techniques including pinch pottery, coil pottery, slab technique, and throwing. It outlines the basic steps for making a saucer, cylinder, bowl, and cup using a potter's wheel. Preparation of clay is important for ensuring an even consistency. A variety of hand-building and wheel-throwing techniques are demonstrated through illustrations and text to teach basic ceramics skills. Contact information is provided for further instruction.
The document discusses the conservation of heritage buildings. It provides principles and guidelines for conservation from international charters like the Venice Charter. Conservation aims to prolong the life of historic buildings so present and future generations can experience them. It involves respecting original building materials, construction methods, spaces, and character-giving elements. Minimum intervention and reversible actions are recommended. Adaptive reuse requires understanding a building's structural behavior and using compatible new materials. Additions should be distinguishable from the original. The case study on the Senate House in Chennai describes conservation steps like repointing bricks, restoring plasterwork and stained glass windows, and removing plant growth.
Dieter Rams is a German industrial designer known for his work with Braun products in the postwar era. He followed the principle of functionalism, which emphasizes simple, undecorated forms that clearly express a product's use. Rams developed ten principles of good design that emphasize innovation, usefulness, aesthetics, understandability, honesty, durability, attention to detail, consideration of the environment, and minimal design. His designs for Braun, including radios, juicers, and audio equipment, helped establish the Functionalist school and had a long-lasting influence on product design.
The document discusses the elements and principles of design, including line, shape, form, space, color, texture, rhythm, movement, pattern, balance, harmony, dominance, repetition, contrast, unity, variety, and proportion. It provides examples and definitions for each element and principle. Key points are that elements are the basic ingredients used in art and design, while principles describe how elements are arranged or used.
The Dancing House in Prague, Czech Republic is an unusual building designed by architects Vlado Milunic and Frank Gehry in the 1990s. With its asymmetric and curving forms that seem to dance, the building stands out from the surrounding neoclassical architecture in Prague. The unique design was controversial when built but is now an iconic landmark in Prague celebrated for its innovative style.
The Qutb Complex is an important historical site in Delhi, India that contains many monuments and buildings from the Slave Dynasty and Delhi Sultanate periods of Indian history. It features the Qutub Minar, an impressive tower built in the 12th century that is nearly 73 meters tall, as well as several other mosques and tombs from the same era. The complex provides insight into the architectural styles and development of Islamic monuments in northern India during the reign of the Delhi Sultanate.
The document provides details about various structures within Agra Fort in India, including the moat, Amarsingh Gate, Jahangiri Mahal palace court, Golden Pavilions, Anguribagh, Shah Jehan's Palace, Mussaman Burj towers, Diwan-i-Khas, Nagina Masjid mosque, Moti Masjid, Diwan-i-Am hall, and the famed Peacock Throne. The structures are presented with descriptions and photos by Ar. Jaikumar Ranganathan.
This document discusses the design of open spaces and includes sections on umbrella considerations, aesthetics considerations, and examples to rate. The umbrella considerations section addresses high-level factors to account for in open space design. The aesthetics considerations section examines visual and artistic elements involved in making open spaces appealing. Examples are then provided for evaluation to demonstrate open space design concepts.
Art Nouveau was an artistic style that developed in Europe and North America between 1890-1914. It is characterized by detailed patterns, curving lines inspired by nature such as leaves, flowers and vines. Artists emphasized symbolic and erotic themes. The style had an influence on later art movements like De Stijl and Bauhaus. Some notable Art Nouveau architects included Charles Rennie Mackintosh, Antoni Gaudi, and Louis Sullivan.
Acoustical considerations in designing musical auditoriums are complex with many interrelated factors. An ideal reverberation time (RT) must balance fullness of tone with loudness, definition, and diffusion. However, RT alone does not guarantee acoustic excellence - it is one contributing factor. Definition is satisfactory if the initial time delay gap is under 20 milliseconds, direct sound is loud relative to reverberant sound, and there is no echo. Providing adequate bass over large audiences is difficult since many instruments are weak in fundamentals.
The document discusses the history of furniture design from ancient Egypt through postmodernism. It provides examples of different types of ancient Egyptian furniture found in tomb paintings and museums, including chairs, stools, beds, and chests dating from the 18th dynasty. It also describes furniture from ancient Greece such as the kline couch and klismos chair. The document then covers artistic styles such as Art Nouveau, Bauhaus, and postmodernism, citing influential designers like Charles Rennie Mackintosh, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, and Robert Venturi.
This document provides an overview of wound healing, its functions, stages, mechanisms, factors affecting it, and complications.
A wound is a break in the integrity of the skin or tissues, which may be associated with disruption of the structure and function.
Healing is the body’s response to injury in an attempt to restore normal structure and functions.
Healing can occur in two ways: Regeneration and Repair
There are 4 phases of wound healing: hemostasis, inflammation, proliferation, and remodeling. This document also describes the mechanism of wound healing. Factors that affect healing include infection, uncontrolled diabetes, poor nutrition, age, anemia, the presence of foreign bodies, etc.
Complications of wound healing like infection, hyperpigmentation of scar, contractures, and keloid formation.
Beyond Degrees - Empowering the Workforce in the Context of Skills-First.pptxEduSkills OECD
Iván Bornacelly, Policy Analyst at the OECD Centre for Skills, OECD, presents at the webinar 'Tackling job market gaps with a skills-first approach' on 12 June 2024
A Visual Guide to 1 Samuel | A Tale of Two HeartsSteve Thomason
These slides walk through the story of 1 Samuel. Samuel is the last judge of Israel. The people reject God and want a king. Saul is anointed as the first king, but he is not a good king. David, the shepherd boy is anointed and Saul is envious of him. David shows honor while Saul continues to self destruct.
Level 3 NCEA - NZ: A Nation In the Making 1872 - 1900 SML.pptHenry Hollis
The History of NZ 1870-1900.
Making of a Nation.
From the NZ Wars to Liberals,
Richard Seddon, George Grey,
Social Laboratory, New Zealand,
Confiscations, Kotahitanga, Kingitanga, Parliament, Suffrage, Repudiation, Economic Change, Agriculture, Gold Mining, Timber, Flax, Sheep, Dairying,
This presentation was provided by Rebecca Benner, Ph.D., of the American Society of Anesthesiologists, for the second session of NISO's 2024 Training Series "DEIA in the Scholarly Landscape." Session Two: 'Expanding Pathways to Publishing Careers,' was held June 13, 2024.
Chapter wise All Notes of First year Basic Civil Engineering.pptxDenish Jangid
Chapter wise All Notes of First year Basic Civil Engineering
Syllabus
Chapter-1
Introduction to objective, scope and outcome the subject
Chapter 2
Introduction: Scope and Specialization of Civil Engineering, Role of civil Engineer in Society, Impact of infrastructural development on economy of country.
Chapter 3
Surveying: Object Principles & Types of Surveying; Site Plans, Plans & Maps; Scales & Unit of different Measurements.
Linear Measurements: Instruments used. Linear Measurement by Tape, Ranging out Survey Lines and overcoming Obstructions; Measurements on sloping ground; Tape corrections, conventional symbols. Angular Measurements: Instruments used; Introduction to Compass Surveying, Bearings and Longitude & Latitude of a Line, Introduction to total station.
Levelling: Instrument used Object of levelling, Methods of levelling in brief, and Contour maps.
Chapter 4
Buildings: Selection of site for Buildings, Layout of Building Plan, Types of buildings, Plinth area, carpet area, floor space index, Introduction to building byelaws, concept of sun light & ventilation. Components of Buildings & their functions, Basic concept of R.C.C., Introduction to types of foundation
Chapter 5
Transportation: Introduction to Transportation Engineering; Traffic and Road Safety: Types and Characteristics of Various Modes of Transportation; Various Road Traffic Signs, Causes of Accidents and Road Safety Measures.
Chapter 6
Environmental Engineering: Environmental Pollution, Environmental Acts and Regulations, Functional Concepts of Ecology, Basics of Species, Biodiversity, Ecosystem, Hydrological Cycle; Chemical Cycles: Carbon, Nitrogen & Phosphorus; Energy Flow in Ecosystems.
Water Pollution: Water Quality standards, Introduction to Treatment & Disposal of Waste Water. Reuse and Saving of Water, Rain Water Harvesting. Solid Waste Management: Classification of Solid Waste, Collection, Transportation and Disposal of Solid. Recycling of Solid Waste: Energy Recovery, Sanitary Landfill, On-Site Sanitation. Air & Noise Pollution: Primary and Secondary air pollutants, Harmful effects of Air Pollution, Control of Air Pollution. . Noise Pollution Harmful Effects of noise pollution, control of noise pollution, Global warming & Climate Change, Ozone depletion, Greenhouse effect
Text Books:
1. Palancharmy, Basic Civil Engineering, McGraw Hill publishers.
2. Satheesh Gopi, Basic Civil Engineering, Pearson Publishers.
3. Ketki Rangwala Dalal, Essentials of Civil Engineering, Charotar Publishing House.
4. BCP, Surveying volume 1
Philippine Edukasyong Pantahanan at Pangkabuhayan (EPP) CurriculumMJDuyan
(𝐓𝐋𝐄 𝟏𝟎𝟎) (𝐋𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐨𝐧 𝟏)-𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐬
𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐮𝐬𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐄𝐏𝐏 𝐂𝐮𝐫𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐮𝐦 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐩𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬:
- Understand the goals and objectives of the Edukasyong Pantahanan at Pangkabuhayan (EPP) curriculum, recognizing its importance in fostering practical life skills and values among students. Students will also be able to identify the key components and subjects covered, such as agriculture, home economics, industrial arts, and information and communication technology.
𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐜𝐨𝐩𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐚𝐧 𝐄𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐮𝐫:
-Define entrepreneurship, distinguishing it from general business activities by emphasizing its focus on innovation, risk-taking, and value creation. Students will describe the characteristics and traits of successful entrepreneurs, including their roles and responsibilities, and discuss the broader economic and social impacts of entrepreneurial activities on both local and global scales.
Temple of Asclepius in Thrace. Excavation resultsKrassimira Luka
The temple and the sanctuary around were dedicated to Asklepios Zmidrenus. This name has been known since 1875 when an inscription dedicated to him was discovered in Rome. The inscription is dated in 227 AD and was left by soldiers originating from the city of Philippopolis (modern Plovdiv).
Leveraging Generative AI to Drive Nonprofit InnovationTechSoup
In this webinar, participants learned how to utilize Generative AI to streamline operations and elevate member engagement. Amazon Web Service experts provided a customer specific use cases and dived into low/no-code tools that are quick and easy to deploy through Amazon Web Service (AWS.)
8. Image courtesy to:
Google images retrieved on 14 February 2019
Courtesy to the designers of the innovative umbrella
Thanking you
By
Jaikumar Ranganathan, Designer, India