design e-portfolio 2018-19 by Arshiya Sanduria https://padlet.com/arshiya_s/7d40gd4nvn1n arshiya sanduria ; myp 5 en-us 2018-08-21 09:22:24 UTC 2024-05-26 10:49:37 UTC hello@padlet.com design requirements 2018-19 arshiya_s https://padlet.com/arshiya_s/7d40gd4nvn1n/wish/274255076 https://padlet.com/sumit_chopra087/cn401s4fvv4h ]]> 2018-08-21 09:25:31 UTC https://padlet.com/arshiya_s/7d40gd4nvn1n/wish/274255076 introduction to the unit arshiya_s https://padlet.com/arshiya_s/7d40gd4nvn1n/wish/274255353 unit name: 'the importance of innovation'

key concept: development

related concept: ergonomics

global context: scientific & technical innovation

statement of inquiry: applying scientific information when designing and adapting products can help to improve a user’s experience.]]> 2018-08-21 09:28:16 UTC https://padlet.com/arshiya_s/7d40gd4nvn1n/wish/274255353 brainstorming: environmental problems arshiya_s https://padlet.com/arshiya_s/7d40gd4nvn1n/wish/274255446 Our world is changing is every day; for the better and for the worse. New developments are prospered and shared across the globe. However, along with these advancements in our society, comes issues and problems; global, political, social, economic. And the most worrisome of all -- which we cannot control on a large scale -- is the environmental issues. The world has faced countless political, social and economic crises; nonetheless, we have never been poised at the brink of an environmental crisis of this solemnity.

Following is a mindmap representing the different environmental issues which are inchmeal deteriorating our environment.

[ source: https://www.conserve-energy-future.com/15-current-environmental-problems.php ]]]> 2018-08-21 09:29:51 UTC https://padlet.com/arshiya_s/7d40gd4nvn1n/wish/274255446 arshiya_s https://padlet.com/arshiya_s/7d40gd4nvn1n/wish/274255560 2018-08-21 09:31:10 UTC https://padlet.com/arshiya_s/7d40gd4nvn1n/wish/274255560 focus problem arshiya_s https://padlet.com/arshiya_s/7d40gd4nvn1n/wish/274255676 The environmental problem I will be focusing on, in this unit will be 'Waste Disposal'. 

Waste Disposal refers to a systematic action for managing waste and disposing of it in a manner which minimizes its harm to the environment. 

It includes incineration (burning), burial at landfill sites, recycling or discharge in water bodies such as lakes, rivers or oceans. 

The process of disposal of -- industrial, domestic and agricultural -- waste is more than just discarding of unwanted products. It includes a myriad of processes such as starting from the collection to sewage treatment. This multitude of operations induces a high risk of various problems relating to different parts of the environment. ]]> 2018-08-21 09:32:45 UTC https://padlet.com/arshiya_s/7d40gd4nvn1n/wish/274255676 client/audience arshiya_s https://padlet.com/arshiya_s/7d40gd4nvn1n/wish/274356864 Waste Disposal is not an activity concerning only a specific set of people; it targets every citizen of the world community. 

In order to specify my project and product, I will be targeting householders as my audience. 

Householders are the members that are actively involved in the process of disposal of everyday waste. By educating them about the issues and problems created by wrongful waste disposal, we will be one step ahead towards a better future. ]]> 2018-08-21 16:32:08 UTC https://padlet.com/arshiya_s/7d40gd4nvn1n/wish/274356864 problem statement arshiya_s https://padlet.com/arshiya_s/7d40gd4nvn1n/wish/274359212 Waste Disposal is the systematic action of managing and disposing of waste in a process which minimizes the harm of toxic chemicals in the waste, on the environment. The ways through which waste is managed inaugurates pollution -- on land, in water, and in the air. It is imperative that this issue is addressed and shared across the community in order to make up the leeway to an improved future. ]]> 2018-08-21 16:40:03 UTC https://padlet.com/arshiya_s/7d40gd4nvn1n/wish/274359212 interaction with audience arshiya_s https://padlet.com/arshiya_s/7d40gd4nvn1n/wish/274362784 The audience for my product will be a householder.

In order to gain knowledge on how waste disposal is conducted in households, I will interact with a householder. ]]> 2018-08-21 16:50:30 UTC https://padlet.com/arshiya_s/7d40gd4nvn1n/wish/274362784 interview questions arshiya_s https://padlet.com/arshiya_s/7d40gd4nvn1n/wish/274491235 Q1. How long have you been managing a household?

Q2. Over the years, what methods or routine have you adopted to dispose of your waste?

Q3. How are batteries disposed of in your household?

Q4. How are plastic products discarded in your household?

Q5. How are newspapers & magazines discarded in your household?

Q6. Are you aware of the processes involved in waste disposal?

Q7. Are you aware of the risks & issues which arise due to wrongful waste disposal? 

Q8. If you were aware of the issues, how would you change your waste disposal routines?


]]> 2018-08-22 05:35:23 UTC https://padlet.com/arshiya_s/7d40gd4nvn1n/wish/274491235 possible products: arshiya_s https://padlet.com/arshiya_s/7d40gd4nvn1n/wish/274491348 2018-08-22 05:36:16 UTC https://padlet.com/arshiya_s/7d40gd4nvn1n/wish/274491348 research points arshiya_s https://padlet.com/arshiya_s/7d40gd4nvn1n/wish/275084977 primary: 
  • how is waste disposed of in houses?
  • are people aware of its harms, if executed wrongfully?
  • are people aware of its seriousness & importance?
  • how does recycling take place in houses?
  • (after knowing its harms) how could you change your waste disposal routines? 


secondary: 
  • what is waste disposal?
  • how is it executed?
  • where does it take place? (in ggn)
  • why is it important?
  • advantages 
  • disadvantages 
  • >> harms on the environment 
  • what environmental factors does it affect?
  • which other problems can it lead to?
  • different types of waste
  • how to dispose of different types of wastes?
  • methods of waste disposal
]]> 2018-08-24 08:11:13 UTC https://padlet.com/arshiya_s/7d40gd4nvn1n/wish/275084977 secondary research arshiya_s https://padlet.com/arshiya_s/7d40gd4nvn1n/wish/275087168 what is waste disposal?
Removing or storing used or unwanted domestic, agricultural or industrial waste products. The process of disposal includes burning, burial at landfill sites or at sea, and recycling.

how is it executed?
Waste Management goes far beyond just collecting the material and taking it to a tip. While that may be just a part of it, effective waste management includes various other steps.

steps for efficient waste disposal;
monitoring
includes identifying & assessing the need of the entity & its ability to recycle. Monitoring is an important aspect of disposal because it reduces the amount of waste production, giving us an idea as to the progress made towards waste reduction.

collection
involves organizing the waste in a systematic manner;
ensures bins are not flooded with waste.
the time allotted for collection is not too long.
the size of the bin is reasonable to collect the waste.
the bins have different colors with clear stickers for the identification of disposal of different kinds of wastes.

transportation
making the waste transport vehicle available from the areas of collection to the landfills. waste disposal requires special vehicles and the drivers must be trained to deal with hazardous waste.

processing & recycling
the products can be recycled are taken separately. the materials needed for recyclable products are purchases by companies that work on sustaining the environment and the natural resources.

disposal
wastes which cannot be recycled are dumped in landfills -- a vast abandoned land. the only pressing concern regarding the disposal of waste is the possibility of toxic waste entering the soil & water system. this requires supervisors approving the dumping site and superintending the process of disposal. ]]> 2018-08-24 08:33:39 UTC https://padlet.com/arshiya_s/7d40gd4nvn1n/wish/275087168 grasp arshiya_s https://padlet.com/arshiya_s/7d40gd4nvn1n/wish/275087281 goal
to utilise the material meant for disposal, in an innovative manner

role
IB Design student

audience
Householders

situation
the design situation is to focus on an environmental problem, and take one step closer to making it better.

product
the product for my project will be made of substances utilised daily in households and industries.]]> 2018-08-24 08:34:53 UTC https://padlet.com/arshiya_s/7d40gd4nvn1n/wish/275087281 punchlines: 'waste management' arshiya_s https://padlet.com/arshiya_s/7d40gd4nvn1n/wish/275351784
  • a burning problem in the urban, rural and industrial areas 
  • is a cyclic process
    • ]]>     2018-08-26 04:40:50 UTC https://padlet.com/arshiya_s/7d40gd4nvn1n/wish/275351784     link arshiya_s https://padlet.com/arshiya_s/7d40gd4nvn1n/wish/276113076 https://www.forbes.com/sites/susanadams/2014/04/22/11-companies-considered-best-for-the-environment/]]> 2018-08-29 04:01:12 UTC https://padlet.com/arshiya_s/7d40gd4nvn1n/wish/276113076 arshiya_s https://padlet.com/arshiya_s/7d40gd4nvn1n/wish/276658374 where does it take place?
    the final step in waste disposal takes place in a vast area of land known as landfills.
    In Gurgaon, there are numerous landfills;
    namely, the 'Daily Dump'
    [ address: Vibha Sachdev, Behind Omaxe Mall, Sector-49, Sohna Road ]

    why is it important?
    waste disposal is consequential due to the fact that there are certain types of wastes which can be hazardous in nature and contaminate the environment if not handled properly, furthermore they are a potential cause for diseases and can get into the water supplies.

    disadvantages
    of landfills; 
    landfills house waste; they are a hospitable environment for bacterial growth and cause & spread diseases. In addition to that, landfills construct a haven for vectors, such as rats & flies. Moreover, if pathogens from this waste seep into the groundwater, they can be quite deleterious.
    of ocean disposal; 
    disposal of waste in the ocean is on a rise; this procedure, of dumping all waste into water bodies such as the ocean & rivers, is convenient and inexpensive as compared to the other methods. this system causes detrimental effects on the ecosystem of water bodies; from mass destruction of natural food sources to striking an extreme imbalance to the food chains. 
    incineration;
    incineration is the burning of all waste. while incineration may be the cleanest way of disposing of waste, it causes embarks on a domino of other environmental problems starting from pollution to global warming. 


    ]]>     2018-08-30 16:42:03 UTC https://padlet.com/arshiya_s/7d40gd4nvn1n/wish/276658374     arshiya_s https://padlet.com/arshiya_s/7d40gd4nvn1n/wish/276659187
    what other problems can it lead to?
    (graphical representation)

    types of wastes
    1. liquid waste
    includes dirty water, organic liquids, wash water, and even rainwater.
    2. solid rubbish
    plastic wastes: bags, containers, jars, bottles
    paper waste: packaging material, newspapers, cardboard
    tins & metals: foils, cans
    ceramics & glass
    3. organic waste
    food waste, garden waste, meat
    4. recyclable rubbish
    paper, metals, furniture, organic waste
    5. hazardous waste
    flammable, toxic, corrosive and reactive waste material

    methods of waste disposal
    1. landfills 
    2. combustion
    3. recovery & recycling 
    4. incineration
    5. ocean disposal
    6. unfettered disposal ]]>     2018-08-30 16:44:10 UTC https://padlet.com/arshiya_s/7d40gd4nvn1n/wish/276659187     criterion b arshiya_s https://padlet.com/arshiya_s/7d40gd4nvn1n/wish/277339364 strands; 

    B.1 Develop a detailed design specification for your final product. Your design specification must be detailed enough for your real client/peers to follow. Below are some elements that you must include in your design specification to make it detailed.





    ]]>     2018-09-03 17:12:44 UTC https://padlet.com/arshiya_s/7d40gd4nvn1n/wish/277339364     questions arshiya_s https://padlet.com/arshiya_s/7d40gd4nvn1n/wish/277339519
  • required characteristics??
    ans: utility of the product
  • who do i describe visual appeal?
    ans: it can be ignored as long as the other points are covered
  • last year, we used accessfm to create our design specifications; so is that different from our success criteria?
    ans: it's different, but it's okay if things overlap. b3 requires assessing the one chosen product based on accessfm
    • ]]>     2018-09-03 17:14:25 UTC https://padlet.com/arshiya_s/7d40gd4nvn1n/wish/277339519     process & materials & skills arshiya_s https://padlet.com/arshiya_s/7d40gd4nvn1n/wish/277339620 material required:
    • old magazines 
    • old clothes
    • rope 

    process:
    Firstly, I will run a collection drive to collect any old magazines. I will run the drive in my neighbourhood, as well as in school. I will use these magazines to create my stool.

    Secondly, I will declutter my wardrobe and remove any undesired piece of clothing. I will use this clothing to produce a seat for my stool.

    Next, I will assemble my furniture and start building on my sewing skills. I will then use these skills to create a cushioning for the furniture. 

    Then, i will wrap the stool in thick rope in order to give it a more aesthetic appeal.

    skills required: 
    • sewing
    ]]>     2018-09-03 17:15:19 UTC https://padlet.com/arshiya_s/7d40gd4nvn1n/wish/277339620     aesthetics arshiya_s https://padlet.com/arshiya_s/7d40gd4nvn1n/wish/277340391 Look of the product: 
    homely & chic 

    Colors: 
    black cushioning on top of a brown rope-wrapped stool

    Visual Appeal:


    ]]>     2018-09-03 17:23:10 UTC https://padlet.com/arshiya_s/7d40gd4nvn1n/wish/277340391     target market arshiya_s https://padlet.com/arshiya_s/7d40gd4nvn1n/wish/277340751 Householders; 
    since householders are usually responsible for experimenting with and managing the furniture in the house, I will target them as my market. ]]>     2018-09-03 17:26:38 UTC https://padlet.com/arshiya_s/7d40gd4nvn1n/wish/277340751     success criteria arshiya_s https://padlet.com/arshiya_s/7d40gd4nvn1n/wish/277341004
  • aesthetics; 
    • homely & chic
    • customer requirements; 
    must comfortably seat a person
    • environmental requirements; 
    undesired magazines & clothes 
    • size constraints; 
    must comfortably seat one person
    mustn't be too heavy & bulky  
    • material requirements; 
    undesired magazines
    undesired clothing 
    rope 
    • function; 
    to seat at least one person

    ]]>     2018-09-03 17:28:58 UTC https://padlet.com/arshiya_s/7d40gd4nvn1n/wish/277341004