Analysis 5 & 6

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The picture above is of Trey Huntsman’s artifact, Cliff Hagan Stadium. This stadium is home to the University of Kentucky baseball team. The place is designed as a terrific atmosphere for people of the same passion, baseball, to gather and watch their favorite team play. There are many different design features inside the stadium. There are many different styles of seating for fans, students, and professional scouts. There is also a lot of media design in the stadium. The scoreboard has a video board on it that plays videos and other things for the fans before and during the game. There is also a lot of consumerism that takes place inside the stadium. There are concession stands as well and merchandise stands. These places help bring revenue in for the university. These vendors help attract more fans and increases the consumerism throughout the stadium and university.

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The picture above is of Ellen Prall’s artifact, a scarf. This scarf is designed to be worn in the winter to keep the person warm. It wraps around the neck and prevents the cold air from making contact to the person’s skin. The scarf is from the well -known brand GAP. Gap is part of a large chain of clothing and is very popular and well-known throughout the entire United States. This part of design is known as fashion and fashion allows for a person to speak for themselves without actually using words. It is a way of expression for people and every person has their own style. This is a great way to learn about someone without even having to talk to the person. The scarf in general is very popular accessory in the cold weather because they are both fashionable and can be worn in many different ways.

Analysis 3 & 4

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The picture above is of Katie Strickland's artifact, Busch Stadium. Busch Stadium is located in St. Louis, Missouri. It is home to the St. Louis Cardinals, a professional baseball team. The stadium was built in 2006 in downy town St. Louis. The iconic St. Louis Arch can be seen in the background and is clearly visible from any seat in the stadium. There is a lot of design throughout the stadium. Gate 3 is designed to be a small replica of a bridge that leads into the city. It is very iconic to most St. Louis natives. Also there are the design aspects in the actual field. The grass behind home plate is painted with the team logo while the outfield grass is cut in an artistic pattern. These two things give a certain character to the field. There is a lot of consumerism that takes place especially in the food. There are many different food stands that makes it easy for everyone o find something they like. Also there are vendors who will serve a fan at their seat so the fan will not have to get up and miss any of the game. Although there is no direct for of media, the team is all over the media. The more publicity the team gets, the more the stadium gets. The Cardinals are usually successful and have been in the World Series multiple times over the last few years, this means that Busch Stadium is constantly on TV for millions to see.

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The picture above is of Austin Johnston's artifact, a Titleist Pro V. The Titleist Pro V1 is a popular golf ball that is used by many lovers of the game of golf. The core of the golf ball is first made when rubber is turned into a marshmallow-like shape. The rubber is then put into a spherical mold and baked at over 150 degrees celsius. Then a hard outside coating is added to protect the core of the golf ball. This outer coating is designed with many dimples. These dimples are made to help with aerodynamics and loosing the ball to travel further. It also allows golfers to put different spin on the ball when it lands on the free. This golf ball is used by some of the best golfers in the world. It is constantly on TV in some of the most viewed golf tournaments in the world. To the golf community this ball is probably the best and most popular golf ball. As a gofer myself, I can support this claim, in that the Titleist Pro V! is the best golf ball on the market.

Analysis 1 & 2

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The image above is of a pair of L.L. Bean Boots. This was the artifact selected by John Usher. After his informance video I learned a lot about the bean boot. I learned that is 100% hand made in Maine so it is produced in the United States. It was made to keep feet warm and dry throughout the seasons. The boot is waterproof and has a 100% satisfaction guarantee that they live up to. A way they live up to this is no matter how old a consumer's bean boots are, they can mail them in and the company will repair them for the consumer. I found it awesome how the company recycles 83% of their waste and uses it to make more bean boots. The bean boot is very popular and they continuously sell out. They sold 450,000 pairs last year and this year they are expecting on selling 500,000 more! These boots are very popular for college students all across the United States because they are perfect for all conditions and will keep your feet safe.

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Above is a picture of a farm because Olivia Marsh decided to talk about her family's farm for her artifact. She talked about how they decided to put a house in the middle of the field because there is already a road leading up to it and there was another house that was built on the land. She also talked about the specific layout of the the grain bins. They were staggered to make it easier to fill them up so the grain elevator can pivot from one central point. This design makes it easier for them to fill the grain bins. I also learned that the farm produces about 100,000 bushels of corn and about 40,000 bushels of soy! They also produce lots of cows that they sell locally. All of their crops are sold locally and can usually be found at local farmers markets, This is how their crops and the farm gets its name out to the public. They do not use any media except for face-to-face interaction at the local farmers market.

Informance Movie

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Target Observation

              Water Slide, Target. Personal photograph by author. 2016.

The picture above is of an inflatable water slide. The water slide is made for young kids. It is a way for the kids to have the fun of a water park without actually going to the water park. The water slide itself has many different parts to it. All of these parts serve a different purpose. There are two slides to accommodate many kids, as well as a rock-climbing wall that serves as a way to get to the top of the slide. The slide is inflatable so it is very easy to set up and it is also very easy to take down. Since it can be deflated, the slide is also easy to store because it does not take up a lot of space. It is also very safe for children to play on because the inflatable is soft and very forgiving if a child were to fall. The joy this water slide brings kids is portrayed on the front of the box. When parents see the joy on the kids' faces on the box, they want to buy it for their kids so they will have the same joy as shown on the box.

Picture Frame, Target. Personal photograph by author. 2016.

The picture above is of is of a picture frame. The picture frame is designed to look like the window pane off of an old house. The design of this picture frame really stood out of me. I thought it was very unique compared to a typical picture frame. The frame is made with real wood and four glass panes. This item will really attract customers who are furnishing a home or a room. The frame can hold up to four photos. It serves as a way for the consumer to share their memories with everyone in the room. The photos will always serve as a way to relive memories and it is a good discussion point for people who visit the home. Photo frames are found in pretty much every house, but this photo frame has such a unique design that it stand out from the rest.

Bean Bag Chair, Target. Personal photograph by author. 2016.

The photo above is of bean bag chairs. These chairs serve the same purpose as a typical chair, however, there are some unique differences. These bean bags are very soft and almost feel like a pillow. They are also very low to the ground. The target consumer for the bean bag chairs is teenagers and college students. They are made for comfort and it is a way to furnish a room. The whole purpose behind the bean bag chair is comfort. From the inside with the fluffy pillow-like filling, to the soft shag-like outside, the bean bag chair is the ultimate seat of comfort.

Vacuum, Target. Personal photograph by author. 2016.

The photo is of a "Dirt Devil" vacuum. This vacuum was designed to be multi-functional. It has a long, detachable pole to help vacuum tough to reach places. It is also made for all different types of surfaces. The three different attachments allow the consumer to have the right tool for the specific job. It can be used on hardwood, tile or carpet. This item is perfect for any home owner because it can be used to clean almost anything. This item also saves space because the attachments allow the consumer to not have to buy other equipment to do the job this vacuum can do.

Crib, Target. Personal photograph by author. 2016.

The photo above is of a crib. I chose to discuss the design of the play pen because it has changed since I was a baby. The play pen is designed to be multifunctional. It has many features. The actual play pen is a soft and comfortable that a baby can play in and relax. The mobile on top is used to calm the baby down and help it fall asleep for nap time. The top of the play pen also functions as a changing table. This is a very appealing feature to parents because it is convenient to have it so close to their child. It also saves space because the parents do not need a changing table since it already comes with the play pen. This multifunctional play pen is perfect for a family with limited space. The design of this play pen is both multifunctional and purposeful.

Connections to other Artifacts

Within my group there were many similarities and differences between artifacts. Three of us did a specific place. The other two group members both did individual objects that were personal to them. All of these artifacts share the common theme of bringing people together. It is more obvious for places when thinking about bringing people together. However, the two individual objects have more of a less obvious way of bringing people together. It shows the common interest with people that own the same object. They are all a part of a similar group. Every artifact brings people together in one way or another. The main difference between artifacts is how they are presented. Each artifact is being presented in its own unique way. Some people are using narration in the video while others are just using words on the screen to tell their story. Every artifact has its similarities, but the way they are portrayed is completely different.

The Oscars

5 ways design was brought to light at the Oscars

1. The Design of the oscar award and how it symbolizes an accomplishment

2. The fashion of all of the attendees and how it is different from person-to-person

3. The iconic red carpet which is designed for celebrities to show off their fashion style

4. The design in presenting the nominees for each reward. The way each nominee was projected on the screen for the audience to see.

5. There was design in the musical performances and how they portray the message in the song.