PROJECT 1: CHARCLIGHT

YVES BEHAR:Creating objects that tell stories

In the video, Behar mentioned that most of his works are basically based or inspired by story,thus the object has meaning and something behind it. He also mentioned that he doesn't like to create something which just following the legacy that only being re-designed. He'd like to create something that change the entire human experience. He and his team create things from all the aspects;including the technology and the aesthetical aspect. An example of his work that combined technology and aesthetical aspect is the leaf lamp. It is an ordinary lamp but it allows the user to change the color of the bulb (yellow or white) just with one touch. His other remarkable work is 'XO' portable computer which affordable ($100) and easy to use by children. By designing and producing this laptop helps many children in the third world country to have new experience in their study. 

Many things i've learnt from Behar's video, but the most inspiring is his effort to be a creator, not a follower. He encourage me to do so; try to make a new experience and not always following the legacy. 

Sketches

HFI200 Hands-Free Imager

The HFI200 is a hands-free imager designed by Motorola which has successfully got Bronze at International Design Excellence Awards 2008. This imager allow its user to mass scanning 2D barcode for package sorters, package handlers, and other routing, distribution and warehouse personnel just by linger it on finger. This device includes an imager, bluetooth antenna, battery pack, index and middle finger interface, and audio/visual feedback elements. 

Visual Design Analysis (elements of design):

Colour:

Cool Gray dominates the body of this imager with the touch of Orange Honey on the button in the middle which produced a good contrast within it The back part of this imager coloured Dark Cool Gray with the engrave of Motorola logo that creates the image of modern.

Line:

This device has a unique curve lines which produced the sense of functional and modern.

Form:

The half-oval form communicates that this small device could includes many parts in it. The rounded glass in front of it indicates the main function of this device which is scanning.

Pattern:

The repetition of small lines on the side emphasize the image of high-technology device, functional and ergonomic.

Balance:

Every part of this device are designed balance; the symmetric form, repetition of lines in the middle,device standing at the top and bottom,even the logo of Motorola itself symmetric and placed in the middle.

Designed by:

Motorola 

References:

http://www.idsa.org/IDEA_Awards/gallery/2008/award_details.asp?ID=771