paper sculptures

our initial idea was to make a container out of a book but I guess someone already came up with this idea.

Consumer oriented object

I didn't know what I should do with a sustainable design project so I started researching and one thing popped out of my mind was what would consumers want or desire the most. so I started researching must have items for consumers.
I found even with bad economy people are interested in purchasing things that are entertaining.Like cable TVs, internet, cellphones and etc.
http://www.allbusiness.com/food-beverage/restaurants-food-service/11782023-1.html

For our sustainable design, we decided to work with magazines which relate to entertaining part of our lives. It kind of fits under must have items for consumers.
I hope our bowls turn out to be the most consumers' wanted item.

CDs? LP? Glass?Fabric?

so many materials to choose from but limited design and concept.....

Sustainable Design

I found a great bookstore called Daedalus Books on York Road. They don't have many books on design but all the books are really cheap. I got this Cool Green Stuff book for $5 (original price $15).

This book has recycled, sustainable and renewable objects designs which fits to our third project. I took pictures of some interesting pieces.

Shapeways pieces came in today

I ordered 3 items (white strong and flexible, grey robust, and sandstone). I paid for all three items but I didn't get the sandstone piece... why??? they didn't even send me any emails about the sandstone piece what' going on???

What is sustainable Design?

"Sustainable design(also called environmental design, environmentally sustainable design, environmentally-conscious design, etc) is the philosophy of designing physical objects, the built environment and services to comply with the principles of economic, social, and ecological sustainability.

The intention of sustainable design is to "eliminate negative environmental impact completely through skillful, sensitive design".[1] Manifestations of sustainable designs require no non-renewable resources, impact on the environment minimally, and relate people with the natural environment." Source from Wikipedia

"Sustainable design is a kind of design meant to yield products that are made only of renewable resources. Furthermore, products made though sustainable design are intended not to seriously impact the environment either when they are being created or when they are being used. These products are also often designed to allow the users to feel more connected or to relate more closely to the natural environment.
Sustainable design is also called "environmental design" and "environmentally-conscious design." It is also sometimes called "environmentally sustainable design" or "ESD." No matter what it is called, this kind of a design is just as much a philosophy as it is a practice. It is based on economic, ecological, and social principles regarding the importance of sustainability.
Products that are yielded from this kind of design range from the tiny to the massive. A tote bag made of recycled products that is intended to be used instead of paper or plastic bags at the grocery store is an example of sustainable design. While this everyday product is small, when folded up, to fit inside of a purse, it is a perfect example of the philosophy of sustainable design.
Sustainable design can create much, much larger products. In fact, this kind of design can be used to create buildings, even skyscrapers. In fact, it can be used to plan and develop entire cities. Not only can it be applied to civil engineering and architecture, but it can also be applied to landscape architecture.
Some fashion designers have also used the philosophy of sustainable design in their work by producing entire lines of clothing that are made with renewable resources. Interior designers have done the same by using earth-friendly fabrics, wall coverings, and flooring materials in their work. Because of this new trend among fashion and interior designers, many textile companies have begun to market more fabrics made out of renewable resources.
For the past few decades, it has become increasingly clear that it is important to protect the earth and its resources. Many researchers and activists have pointed out that if we reap the earth of all of its resources that we will leave ourselves without a place to live. The philosophy of sustainable design leads to a way of life and products that are used during everyday life that protect the earth and sustain its resources so that it can continue provide humans wth sufficient resources". source from www.wisegeek.com

I just wanted to have a clear defintion of Sustainable Design before I could start the project.

Dream Bubble arts

I forgot to post these images up before. Dream bubbles in three dimensional form.
And way of making "Dream" into a brooch and a necklac which I thought it's a little boring.