Thursday 21 March 2013
Evaluation
Evaluation:
Aesthetics: I find that my Eco-lamp is aesthetically pleasing. Aesthetics uses our senses and our responses to a certain object. It involves all of our senses. If something is aesthetically pleasing, it is 'pleasurable' and you like it.
A conception of what is artistically valid or beautiful, artistically beautiful or pleasing appearance. (pretty)
Ergonomics: I think my Eco-lamp is very ergonomic. It has nice, smooth curves on the base and this makes very comfortable to hold. Ergonomics is designed to minimize physical effort and discomfort, therefore maximize efficiency.
Function: The task for this term was to make a practical desk lamp with wood blocks and aluminium. The function of my lamp is to give light to my study area at home, I feel that I have succeeded in completing this task and fulfilling the function for which it is needed.
Economics: Economics is the design factors intended to maximise productivity by minimising operator fatigue and discomfort. It is also concerned with the production and consumption. I feel that my lamp used the materials to its benifit and almost nothing has gone to waste. I did not cut any of my aluminium like some others did. I used two blocks of wood for my base but had to throw away half a block. My base did not need half of one of the wood blocks. Other than this I think my lamp has very good economics.
Aesthetics: I find that my Eco-lamp is aesthetically pleasing. Aesthetics uses our senses and our responses to a certain object. It involves all of our senses. If something is aesthetically pleasing, it is 'pleasurable' and you like it.
A conception of what is artistically valid or beautiful, artistically beautiful or pleasing appearance. (pretty)
Ergonomics: I think my Eco-lamp is very ergonomic. It has nice, smooth curves on the base and this makes very comfortable to hold. Ergonomics is designed to minimize physical effort and discomfort, therefore maximize efficiency.
Function: The task for this term was to make a practical desk lamp with wood blocks and aluminium. The function of my lamp is to give light to my study area at home, I feel that I have succeeded in completing this task and fulfilling the function for which it is needed.
Economics: Economics is the design factors intended to maximise productivity by minimising operator fatigue and discomfort. It is also concerned with the production and consumption. I feel that my lamp used the materials to its benifit and almost nothing has gone to waste. I did not cut any of my aluminium like some others did. I used two blocks of wood for my base but had to throw away half a block. My base did not need half of one of the wood blocks. Other than this I think my lamp has very good economics.
5 Questions
What is the actual difference between light of different colours?
Different coloured lights have different frequencies and amount of energy (wavelengths).
Define the following lighting terms: ambient light, direct light, diffuser, luminosity, energy efficiency, watts.
Ambient: the light surrounding an environment or subject, natural/background light.
Direct Light: Illumination on a subject or area that goes directly from the front of the light source in a straight line to the subject or area.
Diffuser: Generally, something made of diffusion material that softens the quality of the light passing through it to produce a more flattering light with less noticeable shadows.
Luminosity: Luminous quality: The natural brightness of an object. "acrylic colors retain freshness and luminosity".
Energy Efficiency: The state or quality of being efficient: "greater energy efficiency".
Watts: Unit of power, the energy consumption rate of one joule per second
Comment on Global warming
LED lights are using their energy into making more light, rather than heat. This is helping to stop global warming as it is decreasing the increase of temperature of the earth's atmosphere. Halogens and incandescent lights use most of their energy to HEAT the bulb, rather than make brighter light like LED's. The more incandescent globes, fluorescent lights and halogens we replace with LED's, bring the rate of global warming down.
How can the modern home become more energy efficient with regard to lighting?
1. Using natural lighting, more glass windows ect.
2. Installing energy efficient lights, especially in rooms that are used often (bedrooms, living room etc.) and hallways.
3. Installing fittings that are dedicated to energy efficient lamps, LED.
4. Consider the type of light required for that specific home.
Different coloured lights have different frequencies and amount of energy (wavelengths).
Define the following lighting terms: ambient light, direct light, diffuser, luminosity, energy efficiency, watts.
Ambient: the light surrounding an environment or subject, natural/background light.
Direct Light: Illumination on a subject or area that goes directly from the front of the light source in a straight line to the subject or area.
Diffuser: Generally, something made of diffusion material that softens the quality of the light passing through it to produce a more flattering light with less noticeable shadows.
Luminosity: Luminous quality: The natural brightness of an object. "acrylic colors retain freshness and luminosity".
Energy Efficiency: The state or quality of being efficient: "greater energy efficiency".
Watts: Unit of power, the energy consumption rate of one joule per second
Comment on Global warming
LED lights are using their energy into making more light, rather than heat. This is helping to stop global warming as it is decreasing the increase of temperature of the earth's atmosphere. Halogens and incandescent lights use most of their energy to HEAT the bulb, rather than make brighter light like LED's. The more incandescent globes, fluorescent lights and halogens we replace with LED's, bring the rate of global warming down.
How can the modern home become more energy efficient with regard to lighting?
1. Using natural lighting, more glass windows ect.
2. Installing energy efficient lights, especially in rooms that are used often (bedrooms, living room etc.) and hallways.
3. Installing fittings that are dedicated to energy efficient lamps, LED.
4. Consider the type of light required for that specific home.
Wednesday 20 March 2013
Rogier Van Der Heide
Rogier Van Der Heide:
He is the Vice President and Chief Design Officer of Philips Lighting. He inspires designers to be creative with lighting by using bright colours different shapes. Rogier has designed outfits for the Black Eyed Peas, which they wore for many of their concerts. He creates many designs that use space, colour and different shapes.
“There is no good lighting that is healthy and for our well being without proper darkness.” - Rogier Van Der Heide
He is the Vice President and Chief Design Officer of Philips Lighting. He inspires designers to be creative with lighting by using bright colours different shapes. Rogier has designed outfits for the Black Eyed Peas, which they wore for many of their concerts. He creates many designs that use space, colour and different shapes.
“There is no good lighting that is healthy and for our well being without proper darkness.” - Rogier Van Der Heide
Thursday 14 March 2013
Alloy, solder, tinning.
In class today Mr Andrews asked us to find out what an alloy is, what a solder is, and what "tinning refers to".
An alloy is: a metal made by combining two or more metallic elements, used to create greater strength and resistance.
A solder is: a low-melting alloy, Usually based on lead and tin, brass or silver, it is used for joining easily melting metals.
"Tinning" refers to: It is the preparation for soldering a stranded wire so there is a good joint.
An alloy is: a metal made by combining two or more metallic elements, used to create greater strength and resistance.
A solder is: a low-melting alloy, Usually based on lead and tin, brass or silver, it is used for joining easily melting metals.
"Tinning" refers to: It is the preparation for soldering a stranded wire so there is a good joint.
Friday 8 March 2013
Workshop - Lesson 8
I have very nearly finished my lamp but have now come across a huge design problem. I don't know how I'm going to attach the second part of my base. I have tried gluing it but I don't know if it's going to set. I don't think I'll be able to screw it in as I might hit me electrical wire. I will have to talk with Mr Andrews next lesson about what I should do if my glue does not stay. I have looked over my designs and now know what I should have done instead. I shouldn't have cut the timber but instead slotted my aluminium in between the base. I will post a photo underneath of how I could have designed it instead.
Steps to making a lamp
Mr Andrews asked all of us to put steps for making our lamps.
What I have done:
- Design and draw our lamp.
- Make a full scale drawing of our lamp to use as a template (especially with the curves of the aluminium)
- Cut our wood to the size on our template (some people had to glue) and sand.
- Bend our aluminium strip to the same degree as the template.
- Draw dots where we are going to drill our holes, with a larger drill-bit make a hole with the drill (have aluminium in vise)
- Screw hole in wood with a smaller drill-bit make a hole in the wood.
- Use handheld screwdriver and line up the four holes, put the screws in.
- Make a hole with the drill for the cord to go through in wood and aluminium.
- Cut the right length of LED strip to fit your light.
- Thread the cord through the hole, have a 2cm length of heat shrink wrap threaded on.
- Solder the LED light to the cord and plug.
- Heat the shrink wrap onto the soldered part (covering the first 2 lights).
- Remove the adhesive part of the LED and stick onto the aluminium.
- Put a plastic cap onto the top of the aluminium.
- Put a strip of white plastic (cut at 28mm wide) into my aluminium to hide the screws, holes and the wire.
(- An extra step that I had to do was to glue the second part of my base to me aluminium.)
Steps I still need to do:
- Remove all pencil marks off my wood and aluminium.
- Put an oil onto my wood to make it look nice.
- Drill 2 holes for my pencils in my wood base.
Hopefully I will be able to finish off all my last steps next lesson.
What I have done:
- Design and draw our lamp.
- Make a full scale drawing of our lamp to use as a template (especially with the curves of the aluminium)
- Cut our wood to the size on our template (some people had to glue) and sand.
- Bend our aluminium strip to the same degree as the template.
- Draw dots where we are going to drill our holes, with a larger drill-bit make a hole with the drill (have aluminium in vise)
- Screw hole in wood with a smaller drill-bit make a hole in the wood.
- Use handheld screwdriver and line up the four holes, put the screws in.
- Make a hole with the drill for the cord to go through in wood and aluminium.
- Cut the right length of LED strip to fit your light.
- Thread the cord through the hole, have a 2cm length of heat shrink wrap threaded on.
- Solder the LED light to the cord and plug.
- Heat the shrink wrap onto the soldered part (covering the first 2 lights).
- Remove the adhesive part of the LED and stick onto the aluminium.
- Put a plastic cap onto the top of the aluminium.
- Put a strip of white plastic (cut at 28mm wide) into my aluminium to hide the screws, holes and the wire.
(- An extra step that I had to do was to glue the second part of my base to me aluminium.)
Steps I still need to do:
- Remove all pencil marks off my wood and aluminium.
- Put an oil onto my wood to make it look nice.
- Drill 2 holes for my pencils in my wood base.
Hopefully I will be able to finish off all my last steps next lesson.
Saturday 2 March 2013
Progress Photos/ workshop lesson 7
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