Introduction to Design Collaboration and Origination

First was the introduction into the two units we would be studying over the next semester. The units would involve a good use of communication through collaborating with students from various courses IT Engineers and working within the protocols provided by Charles Darwin University.

We each interviewed a fellow student and were asked to inform the class about that student as accurately as possible in an exercise of communication and socialisation. This group will be working closely together over the semester to produce an Exhibition, so knowing the backgrounds and skills of the individuals will be useful when participating in group work.

The book " The Laws of Simplicity " by John Maeda will be referred to during the semester and a video presentation by the Graphic designer was shown in class. John Maeda spoke at length about his background, and the inspiration for this book, including the question of Complexity vs Simplicity in design, work and life.

This Blog is an assessable component of the course and will represent the design and collaboration process involved in producing an Exhibition.