Salvation Army Trip

Fashion trends are always producing new accessories. However, at the same time, it produces a lot of things that lose their trendy "purpose". In this case, the monogram hysteria brought about personalized letters on everything from purses to shirts and jackets. Since the trend died a number of years ago, I have not seen any of these bags or hoodies sported in public.


Board games do not have the same sentimental value to family time as they use to. Our contemporary idea of "games" are all computerized. Its also interesting in the way that board games are now being produced in a card game manner, such as Scrabble and even Monopoly. Maybe this is happening to make they more moveable. This reminds me of the lastest version of Pictionary which has completely eliminated the board and cards. it has been reduced to three white figures that can be written on with removable marker, with the clue being viewed digitally.


Bookshelves are something that are not seen quite so often anymore. They are disappearing from homes quickly. One reason I believe this to be, is everything is being produced in a new media fashion. Thus books are able to be read online or in digital format on a Kindle. This can further be seen in the fact that textbooks are now available in online editions.


Apparel design yields a continual array of clothes that comes into style but in time, are no longer wearable. For instance, these clog shoes are rarely seen on the street, worn by people.


Washing dishes by hand is a thing of the past. Thus drying-racks are not necessary because dishwashers both wash and dry your utensils, plates, etc.


Furniture is something that is always being interchanged and redesigned. This old entertainment system, mainly a speaker stand has no purpose because speakers are more compact and small with a larger volume capacity.


This Nintendo 64 joystick and others like it have no use in comparison to the more interactive means of communicating with video games. Game system's like the Wii are able to sense full body movement instead of being reduced to simple movements by handheld devices.


Records are not used anymore. Even if people buy music they don't buy CDs even. They are purchased in digital formats.


Stuffed animals are toys of the past for young kids. Their new dolls are made to talk and even move on their own.



VHS tapes are rarely ever seen or produced anymore. Today, everyone buys movies on DVDs and recently on blue ray discs.



As a general comment, it seems that most of these items are unusable or unwanted do to technological developments. It says something greater about the fact that our generation and those to come are consumed with computers and technology. I was shocked when my 4 yr old cousin wanted to "youtube" as a form of entertainment.

The 11th Hour

Summary Response

"If we continue the way we are going, the Earth will become like our sister planet Venus." "It's not about saving the environment. The environment will survive. It's us that won't." Such thoughts were ignited in my head when I was watching "The Eleventh Hour", a documentary on the diminishing condition of the Earth due to our "footprint". It's crazy to think of how modernization was always seen a beneficial step for humankind, but in reality its only further speeding up our demise. After watching the film and being exposed to shocking facts about how we are abusing our resources, I feel inspired to use my career path as a way to make a difference. Of course no one could single handedly "save the world". However, we all can do a small part. People often think that design is such a frivolous job consumed with making money. In actuality, designers carry this large responsibility to alter the direction we are moving in since we hold the ability to create the world around us. I am prepared to take on this challenge of positively affecting the world through design.

The first couple pictures are of a burning sunset. I found the inspiration from the idea that Earth may become the next Venus, a place too hot for our survival.








The last few images represent our lack of care and protection for our resources and environment.