ThinkeringSpace
Research & Demonstration / MacArthur Foundation / Fall 2006
Tinkering for the sake of one's own discovery promotes more than just learning about the topic of inquiry. Tinkering further promotes the development of critical thinking skills that will prepare
 
Chicago Connector: New Taxi Service
Service Design as a Model for Business Design / Fall 2006
A collection of service touch points both inside and outside of the cab that deliver hospitality, reliability and city awareness to make passenger journeys throughout Chicago more enjoyable.
 
 
 
Mobile Emoticon Platform
Product Platform & Architecture / Fall 2006
A suite of emotional plug-ins and use flows that can be applied to text messages, assigned to specific contacts and set to influence a phone's general behaviors, including appearance, ring tone and
 
SHU: A Sustainable Laundry Solution
Design Workshop & Competition / National Cheng Kung University / Summer 2006
Product Design Workshop / Electrolux / Fall 2005
An alternate way to manage lightly worn clothing, keeping garments fresh and without wrinkles for future wearing.  By refreshing clothing between wears, laundry day can occur less often.  SHU, the
 
The Rise of the Creative Class
Design Analysis / Spring 2006
A visual analysis of data drawn from Richard Florida's book, "The Rise of the Creative Class" and other secondary resources showing trends in the rise and geographic distribution of the Creative
 
A sampling of projects completed at the Institute of Design, including a brief description and the complete final documents, available for download.
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