The+Assignment

Deconstructing Design: The iPad Harmoni * Jonathan * Shawntel * Michelle * Michael

__Here is the description of the assignment taken from Sakai:__ Team project Form teams of 3-5 people around your interest in a specific technological invention (i.e. iPad, wii console, WOW, iPhone, etc.). Spend the next 3 weeks researching every aspect of the design process. Try to uncover…

 - the designer/s (who they are, backgrounds, and why they were selected)  - the design environment (where, when, social /technological space)  - the design parameters (timeline, pressure, financial, specifications)  - the design inspiration (why, motivation, customer expectations)

 Capture your findings collectively with a tool such as Voicethreads, blog, podcast or video and post your work or a link in the forums before September 1. Your audience is the cadre so make it accessible, informative and entertaining.

Be prepared to discuss what you learned at our last session.