Give Thanks..

Now here comes the holidays.. the mid-sem break is here! A brief respite? No.. i think its more like catching up…

Bad news was that my presentation for Dell hit the rocks when our clients say our concepts are still not up to their liking… Haiz… that few days after the presentation I was really heartbroken.. my mind was bogged with defeat and tiredness.. so much effort done and yet nothing in return.. not even a praise…

But now im feeling better.. more joyful.. hence writing this on a happier note.. just wanna thank my dearie for supporting me when im down and being so understanding when im busy with projects.. i also wanna thank my JC and Sec close friends for some nice gatherings and a pleasant getaway from the mundane and stressful Uni-life..

Dearie remember this? Thanks for these small pastries when im biaing on a bitter Monday night in studio…

Thanks NYDC.. a good chocolate ice-cream cake and coffee elephanccino…

Ok thats all for now…
Dan

PS Thanks Newcastle… for winning West Ham 3-1! Made me delighted in the weekend!

Idea Factory Workshop (17-18 Sept)

@Day 1

On Monday, i went to Jurong Medical Centre taking part in a workshop as designer helping a group of teachers from various schools to innovate their thinking. This workshop could benefit them to as they could apply the skills learned to their students or even fellow teachers.

Initially, I was really jaded and reluctant to go… was only motivated because i would get paid in the end and i could check out the elderly somehow as part of my research. However, my perspectives change at the end of the day.. and i feel that its rather meaningful and fruitful…

I led a group of teachers and we went to visit Mr Teo as part of our design research to design for the needs of the elderly. I was really touched by the visit as i really empathize with Mr Teo, who is a stroke victim, but unable to talk or balance himself… He was so emotional by our visit that he had teary eyes and open his mouth as if he had a million words to pour out to us…

I feel that thats what made me a designer.. is to design for the needs of people.. sometimes people who are in desperate need… to make their lives better and more comfortable…

We profiled Mr Teo as our inspiration for design and created a profiling for him about his needs and background… and then we gave a presentation to another group so that we have further interaction in the workshop.. Above are some of my snaps :)

@Day 2

We have created some concepts and are ready to produce some simple prototypes that we made :)

A Monitoring Motion Detector. A suit with motion sensors to allow the caregiver to monitor Mr Teo’s every movement.. or alert her while shes not in visual contact with him..

A platform to scoop the stroke patient to transfer from lying position on the floor to a sitting position..

Bear in mind those are the teachers who made the innovations!

Thats the final presentation…

Dan

Nick Vujicic – One Amazing Man

Im truely touched by his testimony.. One could have easily crumbled by his circumstances but he never gave up and rest his hope in Christ…  Makes me wonder what circumstances do I really have that God could not pull me through and embrace my circumstances…

Sometimes i wait at the premises, waiting for the promises… profoundly thinking what is taking God so long… but i really need to ask myself one thing- am i waiting for the blessings or am i waiting for the one that blesses?

Like in Nick, God could have made him a normal person, but He has a good and perfect plan for Nick.. for millions of people have been touched by the power and grace of God upon his life, while in his weakness, He is strong…

He said: “There is no joy in my circumstances, but there is definitely joy in the purpose of my circumstances…” 

I do encourage for those who are discouraged or downed by your own current situation… have a good look at him and know how blessed you are…

Another one.. amazing..

Nick, I just wanna say you are one example in my life…

Love, Dan

Hansgrohe Exhibition

Yesterday night was the inaugural Hansgrohe Bathroom exhibition for the NUS designers… this year is our batch showcasing our range of bathroom concepts according to 3 themes: skyline, arid or tropical. The head of Hansgrohe started with a speech of thanks and praise for our fellow designers, while our Prof Teh also very pleased with the collaboration of Hansgrohe and NUSiD for the 5th year running..

Top left: Ash Yeo, our co-tutor for the bathroom project
Bottom left: Hansgrohe head addressing the inspiring designers
Right: Prof Teh

Dan’s opinion: Bathroom designing has been running for so long over the years.. surely there should be changes?!

Me and my bathroom concept: AWEN bathroom, inspired after the Stonehenge..
With a matching shirt to the background!

A clearer look…

Anyways.. would take more pictures because would be heading back to the exhibition room later today.. then maybe i could take more of other works…

PS: Special thanks to Lionel and KK for spending 4.5 hrs yesterday to put up all the panels… your efforts appreciated!

Flash back! @ Earlier in the week!

Sijme specially cooked Dutch dishes for me, my Mum and Ni.. Maceroni with broccoli and lantern peppers, together with mushrooms… plus a side dish of the “magnifique” Frikendel sausages with onions…

Thanks Sijme! Well thought meal!

Dan