Question Everything; Innovation Through Design; Embracing Risk

Question Everything talks about the advice given by Jane Suri about the creative solutions for a project. I felt the most interesting section of this article was about the thought and consideration of cultures.We spoke in class about a super market in a part of town inhabited in minority culture including a larger variety of food than in a store in a suburban or upscale neighborhood. The article says that we should question everyday experiences, like grocery shopping, which is a good idea because doing that will open the opportunity to come to new realizations, view a different perspective, and learn something new about culture; which is beneficial in becoming a great designer. Innovation Through Design was about the design of a bike for people who want ride bikes but do not have the confidence in riding a bike. We had a somewhat heated debate about whether people should even ride a bike in Austin on the street altogether. Finally, Embracing Risk was about the risks designers take. We talked about your (Michelle) daring risks you have taken with your clients, which I wouldn't go to the same extent, but I feel risk taking is essential in finding your style and limits as a designer.