EVALUATION & REFLECTION

After sooo long I got the chance to blog. Indeed it was a hectic week. Some disappointments and some happiness. Overall it was an amazing experience. I learnt so many lessons while doing this project.

Did I achieve the main goals of the project?
Yes, the design was very challenging and I am happy that I made it. I designed the space for blind and vision impaired people and the layout of the space, the structure, technology and overall feel of the space was perfect for the users. I started with research....lots and lots of research interviews and other processes that helped achieve the goals.

Something that I didn't achieve was my final project presentation. Due to some technical problems I lost most of my work and didn't get to present my way. I had to compromise few things in last minute, which was very depressing but hey! I got a positive feed-backs about my work and its detail. That made me so happy and boosted my confidence to do something much better.

My concept was my biggest inspiration it was designed after lots of research and understanding of my topic. My concept represented  DYNAMISM and INDEPENDENCE, technology, Simplicity and UNITY and it has greatly reflected in my design.

Do you know my most successful aspects of my designs???
Let me tell you, My first one is the layout. The Layout was the most challenging part of my design. It took me weeks to finalize it. I had to take lots of things into considerations like: the space, the structure of the space like walls and staircase and everything that helps blind people.

Second Successful aspect would my details of my design that I did on ArchiCad, Which made it easier to understand and explain.

The overall topic was challenging and fun and this made my whole design successful.

Hmmmm....That 3 things that I'd like to improve....what would it be....let me think....

Well the first thing would be  learning more about the staircase. especially when it comes to design such space. Taking lots of things into considerations. For instance: The height of steps, warning signs, colors and etc.

My second would be the structure. Since I had a hub installed in my space. I would've done more research on its construction.

Last but not the least TIME MANAGEMENT. I think somewhere I got bit stressed out, which slowed my work progress and that led me down a lot of time. Next time I'll make sure that I don't stress a lot and do everything as it comes.

BUDGET, TIME, TEACHER FEEDBACK...these were very important in during my design process. The feedback I got from my teachers were very helpful. At times I got disappointed and even angry because I had to change every-time I get a feed- back but after that I realized that it is very important to have the space functioned. If the space doesn't function then there is not point of having a good design. Its not only about good renderings and showing good pictures of the space but it should function properly. The changes that I made was very helpful and I learnt a lot from it. It also made my design much more clear and easy to understand.

Difficulties??
hmmm....well at this stage I don't remember lot of difficulties but one of my major one be space planning in the start. To overcome this situation . I need to do lots of research on the topic and follow Australian standards to make it better.

Things that I have learnt over past three years would be
- Confidence
- Gain better understanding in the design field (residential and commercial, materials and etc...)
- Learnt Documentation, boring but learnt heaps of things from it.
-Team Work
-Undertaking tasks and working independently
- Solving problems in limited time. especially when your computer stuffs up.

My list would go on and on...but at this stage I would like to stop here.

My main strengths would be my hard-work, eager to learn new things as it comes and dedication. The things that I have to work on are: getting less stressed out and finding quick solution then panicking.

Overall it was a great experience. I loved my class. Made few close friends that I will miss. The atmosphere was amazing teachers were amazing. I can go on and on...about my three years of my design experience it was simply great. Will miss everyone a lot. People who are reading this. Good luck for future and have a great like ahead.
 
Thank you,
Sneha.D