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· What is sustainable design?
Sustainable design is a design that minimizes the use of raw materials and more environment-friendly,which can bring people environmental awareness.

· How has your attitude to sustainability changed since you started researching the project?
Before this project , I was more interested in how to make design products to have more visual . It lead to make a lot of attempts , however I know that it is a waste of raw materials now.

· How can designers manage environmental issues?
Designers should reduce material waste in the design process and try to use recycled materials or some waste . Also they need to consider the recycling of the product, or the beneficial role that the product can play in society especially environment-friendly

· What are the most pressing ethical concerns in manufacturing and production?
In my opinion , it is most important of the human rights of workers, such as treatment or welfare.

· What actions do you think you will take in the future to help protect the environment?
I may pay more attention to how to reduce the use of raw materials . I am into creating some book designs , especially some kinds of installations . During this period , I will keep looking for good paper materials , and I think I will first change this habit.

· How can you check that your sources are reliable?
Make sure the article has clear links to resources that identify the author and date
. It is best to find form some official information sites rather than a web page with lots of advertisements.

· What difficulties did you encounter in the course of your research? How did you deal with them? What did you learn from them?
In the past, I did not need to identify the authenticity of the resource and did not need to consider how to use it in the correct format in my own essay. Now I need to change this habit , there will be many mistakes in this process , but the knowledge I have learned in the course has given me reference.

· How do you think your experience of the research process will help you in the future?
I learned how to distinguish the authenticity of resource and how to apply them in my own essay or designs . I think it is a good change of my study in the future.

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Uniqlo, an $8.6 billion brand, owes 550 severance payments to 2,000 Indonesian workers after being involved in a workers' rights case.At fact， Uniqlo's profits had no negative impact that year, Fast Retailing increased its operating profit by 9% in 2019 alone.

https://cleanclothes.org/news/2020/uniqlo-and-the-women-owed-55-million

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A.Levi's is a famous brand of jeans, but also sells clothing and so on.

B.By 2020, the company aims to use 100% BCI cotton. The company launched its Water<less Project in 2011, saving water and last week announced a new strategy to further improve its water saving techniques. Its vision is to use only as much water as replenishes naturally, wherever the company operates. “Given the water context in many countries, we have to act quickly and wisely.

C.According to Sanjay（2014）Mishra’s interview，In Levi’s , the brand be sustainable throughout the entire operation process include production design and transportation process. However，no matter aircraft, ship or truck, they all have a great impact on the environment . In order to reduce the negative impact on the environment , Levi’s prefers to choose waterways , especially ships with a good record , which means that this vehicle has high efficiency in engine design , energy use and operation . Levi’s measured carbon emissions ，so it selected global consolidation and deconsolidation programs to optimize freight movement on each leg of transportation .

In manufacturing , the brand was able to use 100% renewable resources in its operating facilities , which allowed them to reduce carbon emissions by 40% .

D. Although Levi's clothing is made of good quality and lasts a long time, as fashion evolves, so does the customer's aesthetic. Levi's could consider making its products sustainable. For example, a recycling campaign for clothing could engage customers and promote awareness of environmental protection.

https://www.thredup.com/bg/p/top-sustainable-clothing-brand

https://twyg.co.za/what-is-levis-doing-about-its-social-and-environmental-responsibilities/

https://www.levistrauss.com/2014/06/16/how-our-clothing-gets-around-sustainably-qa-with-sanjay-mishra-sr-dir-of-global-supply-chain/

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In today's group discussion, we first discussed the possible environmental problems which related to our major and the materials be needed in our design . At first, we wanted to make a large indoor installation , but it was difficult to adjust the ideas of each group member at last . For example, we wanted to make a maze , or we wanted to make a multi-layer . Finally , we decided to make a small and medium-sized installation design . Due to the environmental issues we discussed at last were water pollution and ecological environment destruction, we combined the two issues to discuss how the design could reflect the issue of whole Marine ecological environment.
In the end we decided to use a real life product which easily reminds people of the ocean----ornamental fish tank . In addition , we will start from our different disciplines to find the  raw materials that we will use as the main elements of decoration and these materials can do some harm to the environment . So that , all group members from different design disciplines can participate in this design .
When thinking of the title of the work , many interesting suggestions were put forward . And finally , we decided to use the name of the opinion related to whale fall .

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Today , Environmental problems are becoming increasingly serious , how to develop sustainable development has become one of the main issues concerned by whole world . Design also make some environment unsustainable issues , especially fast fashion. Many designers have new ideas about how to use design to improve people’s awareness of environmental sustainability .

As an environmental activist and sculptor , Maya Lin tries to establish a connection with nature to create designs . In her large-scale installation "Ghost Forest" at Madison Square Park in Manhattan , she planted dead cedar trees salvaged from a Pine forest in New Jersey in the park to show the ecological impact of climate change .According to Saxon ( 2020 ) Lin wants to make people know the terrible impact on our lives from climate change She hopes that people will feel a sense of crisis about global forest extinction when they appreciating the particular little forest. She also believes that awareness is the key to action, but it is not enough that people only have awareness . There are many practical changes that need to be made , such as reducing gas emissions or ecological restoration .

However, I prefer Benjamin Von Wong 's works because his raw materials are closer to life . This design method of using waste as raw materials also gives me a lot of inspiration. We can also try to use a lot of waste in the design . Benjamin Von Wong who is social impact artist hopes to make people develop the awareness of the harm of plastic pollution by his design . Benjamin Von Wong will use 18,000 cups he collected from open-air fast food markets and 22 hawker centers to create an absorbing installation design, and then ，when the passers-by take photos without any defense . He hopes visitors will spot the cups when taking selfies and have some negative feelings , “which he defines as an‘extreme aversion to single-use plastics.’”（Benjamin，2019）His raw materials took only two days to be collected , it unquestionable shows the problem of plastic pollution is serious . When I see this kind of use is waste what are around us to create works of art . Personally , this idea more attracted to me and I also feel this way of showing or create more simple than Lin .

Both designs all brought me visual impact and also made me realize the importance of environmental protection . Von Wong inspired me to use the waste design around me , Maya Lin made also let me to know more about the harm of climate change .

Saxon, J. (2020) Maya Lin: Connecting Art and the Environment. Available at: https://www.princeton.edu/news/2020/01/06/maya-lin-connecting-art-and-environment [Accessed 21/06/2022]

Papathanasiou, K. #Plastikophobia: an instagram trap to raise environmental awareness. Available at: #Plastikophobia: An Instagram Trap to Raise Environmental Awareness – The Vale Magazine [Accessed on 21/06/22]

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At the beginning , due to my personality problems and the fact that there are many new students , including a new tutor , I was nervous and couldn't even say a personal introduction fluently . At last , new tutor helped me to ease the awkward situation . But there is no doubt that this opening was probably the most awkward opening in my mind .

However , my tutor and group members were really excellent . When we discuss the problem of fast fashion , my tutor guided us well and my classmates also had many interesting questions about fast fashion . That the reason why we had a good exchange of opinions in the process of communication .

We talk about what fast fashion is , how it differs from sustainable fashion , and even what we can do as consumers to reduce the support for fast fashion .

Although I tried my best to participate in the communication , due to my lack of experience , I still forgot the correct communication norms for many times which made others think I'm rude. I hope I can make a good personal introduction and pay attention to these details in the next class.

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1. Processes and techniques Make some sample of design

Environmental problems  Waste the row material

Proposed solution(s) Use replaceable recycled materials

resource:
https://environmental-conscience.com/causes-effects-solutions-for-waste/

Why is this a useful source?
This source outlines  the global environmental problems caused by waste and solutions.It gives numerous examples of Global warming, Waste pollution ,Waste Disposal.

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1. Materials/ tools  plastic paper

Environmental problems  Global warming

Proposed solution(s) be innovative in    downsizing of design  materials.

Reference/Web address:Reducing the environmental impacts of graphic design (linkedin.com)

This source talks about what raw materials are used for graphic design.
It describes the graphic design industry draws on energy, water, paper, inks, solvents and packaging. Designers make decisions.

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What Does Sustainability Mean for the Art World?

In 1983, in an effort to encourage global cooperation toward sustainable practices that benefit both the economy and the environment——Brundtland Commission.
This goal requires the company to strive for environmental awareness in all aspects of its operations and increase the use of natural materials in its products.

Sustainability and Art:
Furoshiki,
Kintsugi,
Such as Paulo Grangeon’s 1,600 Pandas, which installed paper-mache sculptures in a highly visible public space to focus on human impact on endangered species.

How Schools and Institutions are Getting Involved:
In fashion subject—an industry that comes in second as the largest contributor to global pollution.
a new major called The Business of Denim.
Fashion Institute of Technology is also implementing sustainability programs.
A garden which can creating vegetable-based dyes for drawing as well as a school-wide composting system for leftover cotton and other fibers.

Types of Sustainable Art:
Closed-Loop Fashion
Ecological Art
Land Art
Renewable Energy Sculpture
Upcycling

resource：
What Does Sustainability Mean for the Art World? (invaluable.com)
2022/06/21

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Review is a very important method of consolidating knowledge.

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I will study graphic design in the UCA, which is also my major in university. I am very interested in doing some book design, especially decorative books, but I need to acquire more knowledge in font design. I hope I can improve my aesthetic appreciation and design skills in the UCA, or get more inspiration.

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It is necessary to take notes in daily life or in class.

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To make some foreign friends must be the biggest challenge for me when I study in the uca.
because my English is not very good and I am also a little shy to chat with strangers, It is a huge problem that cultural differences make me hard to have a good communication with my classmates and friends who come form other countries.So I feel nervous about my future study life.

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I think a good environment is so important for improving spoken English

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The designers and the design company or the design studio always use not eco-friendly materials for their art works. They use a large amount of wood and plastic or other raw material for their visual works like posters or display boards and packaging design, which means that their process of creative art and the materials that they use is unsustainable and waste the resource.​
resource：https://graphicdesignjunction.com/2015/07/packaging-design-concept-ideas/
https://packhelp.com/bad-packaging/

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I am a big fan of games and tasty food especially milk tea. Drinking milk tea and playing video games with my friends is the best way for me to spend the afternoon, if I have leisure time.

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I come from Shanghai, a city which is located in the east of China, there are many exhibitions and many different countries' food you can taste. Although a lot of things happened in Shanghai recently, we are trying to return to normal now, unfortunately, getting out of the door in Shanghai is still a difficulty，You need to prepare a lot of formalities and documents.

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If possible, I hope to work in an Internet company which released my favorite games , and then I can do some design for the games I love. It is my biggest dream to combine my work with my favorite things, so my dream is working as a designer in an Internet company when I come back China.