Adam Fernandez Section: Cope Global Now: Abstract Headline: Canto de Familia Date: November 16, 2012 Source: Youtube.com Abstract: In researching some music for a commercial that I am making for another class I went to YouTube and came across this Documentary. It is about a family of musicians, The Mata Family, who are trying to … Continue reading
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We Complain About Change and Yet We Forget About It
Section: Cope Headline: We Complain About Change and Yet We Forget About It Date: 11/14/2012 Source: CNN.com Abstract: Every time Facebook comes out with a new layout, all my friends (including myself) complain about it. We chant how the new design is too complicated and talk about how Facebook is all about simplicity. In fact, people … Continue reading
Ferrari-Inspired Italo High-Speed Train Will Hit the Tracks in Italy
Section: Cope Headline: Ferrari-Inspired Italo High-Speed Train Will Hit the Tracks in Italy Date: 04/23/2012 Source: Inhabitat Abstract: In Tucker Viemiester’s lecture, he talked about the good/bad of design and the purpose of the design. He introduced his past works and use example of Hitler’s works to show the Good design that work for the … Continue reading
Eliminating the Middle Man
Global Issues Rowan Smith-Spanier Section: Cope Headline: In the Shifting World of Product Design, the User Now Has a Voice Date: 11/9/2012 Source: New York Times Abstract: During his lecture, Tucker Viemiester showed us his work from his time at Smart Design to create prototypes for the Good Grips Kitchen Tools. A simple and … Continue reading
Brave New City | Finding Your Way
Justin Yoon Section: Cope Global Now: Abstract Headline: A new navigation system introduces the new technology to the urban city Date: November 16th, 2012 Source: Metropolis Magazine Abstract: The New modern navigation system totally renovated and reinvented the way people live in the urban era. Also access to internet everywhere, and mobile search devices through smart phones. … Continue reading
High levels of radioactive substances in Japanese food
Anjana Singhwi Section: Julianna Cope Global Now: Abstract Headline: High levels of radioactive substances in Japanese food Date: 11/07/2012 Source: http://www.cnn.com Abstract: The damage of the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear reactors in Japan, caused due the 9.0 magnitude earthquake and tsunami ( March of 2011) , lead to the release of toxic radioactive substances into the atmosphere. … Continue reading
5 Pointz end?
Adam Fernandez Section: Cope Global Now: Abstract Headline: 5 Pointz to Demolished by September 2013 Date: November 5, 2012 Source: ny.curbed.com Abstract: As the time grows closer to the closure of this historical site referred to as the “Mecca of Graffiti,” people still have hope that it can still be saved from the plans to … Continue reading
Light in a bottle
Adam Fernandez Section: Cope Global Now: Abstract Headline: Liter of Light Date: November 5, 2012 Source: Lostateminor.com Abstract: This project called “A Liter of Light” helps bring natural light in to the homes of many families in the Philippines who do not have another way lighting their dark homes in the day due the closeness … Continue reading
Re-imagining a Renaissance Space
Rowan Smith-Spanier Section:CopeHeadline: Interactive Lotus Dome Source: Visual News Deep inside the 17th century Sainte Marie Madeleine Church in Lille, France lies an interactive installation that adds a futuristic twist to the atmosphere of a classical Renaissance space. The Lotus Dome, created by Studio Roosegaarde consists of a 4 x 2 meter curved wall … Continue reading
Unusual Mcdonalds all over the world.
J.Yuen Section: Cope Headline: The Most Unusual McDonald’s Locations in the World Date: 09/25/2012 Source: Twisted shiffer Taupo, New Zealand South Korea Yangshuo, China Abstract: The marketing of Mcdonald’s company is that if they get you more than 3 times before 6 years old, then they get you for life. Most of us … Continue reading
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