Shades of summer by https://padlet.com/ashley_boyken830/y62kth3bxbdy Moodboard en-us 2018-10-01 15:14:25 UTC 2023-02-15 06:00:10 UTC hello@padlet.com Tripod ashley_boyken830 https://padlet.com/ashley_boyken830/y62kth3bxbdy/wish/287667672 Penguins sometimes use their wedge shaped tail to prop themselves up when they are on land. These short stiff tails allow the penguin to take a break for a while.
This could help make more efficient tripod stands.

]]> 2018-10-01 15:14:25 UTC https://padlet.com/ashley_boyken830/y62kth3bxbdy/wish/287667672 Flying Penguins? ashley_boyken830 https://padlet.com/ashley_boyken830/y62kth3bxbdy/wish/287667673 Penguin wings are unlike any other bird. They are solid, short, and stout. These feathers allow them to fly through the water. 
The way they are shaped with their front and back tapered allowing for streamlining. They also keep their feet close to their tale when swimming for better stearing. 
Some penguins have been known for swimming up to 9 mph.
This could be helpful for a more efficient boat propeller.
SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment. (n.d.). Physical Characteristics. Retrieved September 30, 2018, from https://seaworld.org/en/animal-info/animal-infobooks/penguin/physical-characteristics

]]> 2018-10-01 15:14:25 UTC https://padlet.com/ashley_boyken830/y62kth3bxbdy/wish/287667673 ashley_boyken830 https://padlet.com/ashley_boyken830/y62kth3bxbdy/wish/287667674 This is what their feathers look like up close.]]> 2018-10-01 15:14:25 UTC https://padlet.com/ashley_boyken830/y62kth3bxbdy/wish/287667674 How are Penguins Helpful? ashley_boyken830 https://padlet.com/ashley_boyken830/y62kth3bxbdy/wish/287667675 Penguins  have a unique adaption to the cold. The penguins feathers are what keep this bird warm. 
Unlike a polar bear that uses it fur the penguin uses it layers of feathers to stay warm.
Bird feathers lay in what are called tracts with bare patches between them this is called apteria. 
Penguins are the exception because their feathers do not consist of the apteria. 
Their feathers also consist of three types of feathers. Afterfeathers, plumes, and filoplumes. These many layers help keep the penguin warm.
These feathers are also waterproof, short, overlapping, and tightly packed. This penguin is going through the molting phase where the penguin loses old feathers and gains new.
Feathers trap air to provide warmth : Emperor Penguin. (n.d.). Retrieved September 30, 2018, from https://asknature.org/strategy/feathers-trap-air-to-provide-warmth/#.W7KaF4WcHIU]]> 2018-10-01 15:14:25 UTC https://padlet.com/ashley_boyken830/y62kth3bxbdy/wish/287667675 Stay cool ashley_boyken830 https://padlet.com/ashley_boyken830/y62kth3bxbdy/wish/287667676 Penguins stay cool by opening up their flippers. This allows heat to radiate and make their feathers stand up for better air flow. 
This could help with some of the cooling mechanisms on large machines. 
Frequently asked questions. (n.d.). Retrieved September 30, 2018, from http://penguin.net.nz/faq/faq.html]]> 2018-10-01 15:14:25 UTC https://padlet.com/ashley_boyken830/y62kth3bxbdy/wish/287667676 Keeping Warm ashley_boyken830 https://padlet.com/ashley_boyken830/y62kth3bxbdy/wish/287667677 One of the problems is finding the perfect jacket that keeps us warm. Many jackets are only for looks this jacket will use the penguins adaption to the cold to help others stay warm and look fashionable. 
Fleece jackets when washed leave behind synthetic fibers that are being released into our water system. This type of jacket will hopefully stop that issue.
WikiVisually.com. (n.d.). Retrieved September 30, 2018, from https://wikivisually.com/wiki/Down_feather
This picture shows how effective the feathers are at keeping the penguin warm.


]]> 2018-10-01 15:14:25 UTC https://padlet.com/ashley_boyken830/y62kth3bxbdy/wish/287667677 Prototype 1 ashley_boyken830 https://padlet.com/ashley_boyken830/y62kth3bxbdy/wish/287885386 In this first prototype I used pipe cleaners to replicate the way the feathers are so closely packed together. 
Disadvantage- the jacket was bulky and stiff. ]]> 2018-10-01 22:00:53 UTC https://padlet.com/ashley_boyken830/y62kth3bxbdy/wish/287885386 Prototype 2 ashley_boyken830 https://padlet.com/ashley_boyken830/y62kth3bxbdy/wish/287885917 used bristle cut off from a broom, since the picture of the feather up close looks like bristles.
Disadvantage- not accurate diction of their feathers and it was not warm. ]]> 2018-10-01 22:03:38 UTC https://padlet.com/ashley_boyken830/y62kth3bxbdy/wish/287885917 Prototype 3 ashley_boyken830 https://padlet.com/ashley_boyken830/y62kth3bxbdy/wish/287886200 Used feathers, but placed them close together to replicate how the feathers of a penguin are so close.
Disadvantage- placed feathers on the inside of the jacket instead of outside which resulted in being itchy, but warmer than the first two prototypes.

]]> 2018-10-01 22:05:34 UTC https://padlet.com/ashley_boyken830/y62kth3bxbdy/wish/287886200 Final prototype ashley_boyken830 https://padlet.com/ashley_boyken830/y62kth3bxbdy/wish/287921394 2018-10-02 02:25:32 UTC https://padlet.com/ashley_boyken830/y62kth3bxbdy/wish/287921394