<p>A small collection of nature and biology-related resources to let creators appreciate and draw inspiration from shapes and forms found in nature. Examples include studies of various animals and plants, furniture created using algorithms that mimic the natural growth of bone, and architecture that integrates nature whether in the shape of the building itself (World Trade Center Transportation Hub) or by utilizing wood and sunlight to create a specific atmosphere. The forms of nature can be used towards practical applications within design or simply inspire novel and creative approaches to everyday objects.</p>

<p>This Learning Lab showcases different examples of accessible design in order to provide a fuller understanding of what designing for accessibility can look like. The collection shown here includes designs that address physical, cognitive, and emotional barriers that impact the lives of people with disabilities. This Learning Lab explores design for the blind, for wheelchair accessibility, for the elderly, and for people with autism. Through the DesignPrep Scholars program, I have learned about various design disciplines and focuses. DesignPrep Scholars gave me the opportunity to meet several inspirational designers and do many design projects. Throughout this experience, I have been especially drawn to design that is inclusive and accessible. This Learning Lab is the culmination of my work at DesignPrep Scholars and displays what I have learned about accessible design.</p><p><em>#designthinking</em></p><p><br /></p>

<p>This collection has an evolutionary theme. The general objects, such as the race cars, will show three versions of itself: Its early design, its modern design, and its possible future design. </p>

<p>Ability to comprehend and express emotions via color -- journeys from the initial discovery and acceptance of multiple emotions to a various selection of emotions itself. People make conscious choices in the creation of art; colors can correlate to emotions and designers make these choices purposely. </p><p><em>#designthinking</em></p><p><br /></p>

<p>This collection includes items and images that sell an ideal through values and symbols. These objects include details that lead the viewers to think about the object in a certain way through the connotations behind color, placement, context.</p>

<p>The 1960's and the 1970's were a tumultuous time in American History. Events such as the Civil Rights Movement, the Vietnam war and Second Wave Feminism majorly affected American culture. Social movements working for equality consisted mainly of young people who attempted to push boundaries not only of social constructs but of fashion. This collection explores the development of fashion in the 1960's in conjunction with rapid change in American society. </p>

<p>The extravagance of French fashion in the 19th century creates a stepping stone for how famous designers like Rei Kawakubo and John Galliano use architecture as inspiration for their own collections.  </p>

<p>This is an online portfolio of the projects I worked on during the fall semester of Design Scholars.  I worked in groups and individually on hands-on projects to learn more about architecture, landscape architecture, and interior design.  I learned a lot about design in the real world from professional designers.  Visiting Weiss/Manfredi and a design college also gave me a new perspective of the process of design.</p> <p></p>