Task 1: Quiz Chapter 5 John Maeda, Simplicity
1. Describe the relationship between complexity and simplicity
Without complexity you can not appreciate simplicity, it is the comparison that makes simplicity stand out. Complexity adds interest to simplicity and vis versa.
2. What analogy does Maeda use to demonstrate this relationship?
The relationship of complexity to simplicity can be seen in the iPod compared to other MP3 players.
3. In what context does Maeda discuss rhythm / beat in relation to the fifth law Contextualise this relationship and discuss how this can be used in relation to the Student Exhibition - giving specific examples
If a rhythm never changes it becomes uninteresting, if you have a complex rhythm and add simplicity the overall experience will be improved, likewise, if you have simple rhythm and add complexity to again becomes interesting.
This can be used in exhibition by diversifying the exhibits, don't have too many pieces the same, for example at the recent exhibition at Territory Craft they featured 3 exhibitors to add variety, it would have been far less interesting with independent exhibits.
The rhythm is the theme, the change in the rhythm relates to the different exhibitors.
Another example is the helmet covers .. theme, and the variety of illustration
4. HOMEWORK: Find visual examples - pieces of design & multimedia work that demonstrate the relationship between simplicity and complexity – post the results on your blog, with contextual analysis and reflection
If the image kept with the colours featured on the left with its simple pattern itt would be rather dull, adding the complexity of a spiral to a centre adds interest.
The analogous colours are simple, the curves are simple but together it forms a complex object.
De Bono gave each hat a colour that related to its function, it makes remembering them easier. R001
White Hat - "white is neutral and objective. The white hat is concerned with facts and figures." R001
Red Hat - "suggests anger, rage and emotion. The red hat gives the emotional view" R001
Black Hat - "black is gloomy and negative. The black hat covers the negative aspects - why it can not be done." R001
Yellow Hat - "Yellow is sunny and positive. The yellow hat is optimistic and cores hope and positive thinking." R001
Green Hat - " Green is grass, vegetation and abundant fertile growth. The green hat indicates creativity and new ideas."
Blue Hat - "Blue is cool, and it is also the colour of the sky, which is above everything else. The blue hat is concerned with control and the organisation of the thinking process." R001
The benefit of talking in terms of hats is it is neutral, for example you can ask someone to take off the black hat, you cant ask them to stop being negative.
The hats .....
To use this lateral thinking in terms of our helmet cover project prompts the following questions:
White Hat - How much will it cost? How long does it take to make a single cover? What will you need to sell it for to make a profit? What is the general retail price of these items? What time frame do we have? What steps need to be completed to achieve our goal?
Red Hat - Will people like the hat? Is it something people will feel they need?
Black Hat - It seems long a long process with expensive processing, will people really want to spend their money? What benefit does the cover add, is it worth the price? If someone can put their MP3 player in their pocket, why would they want to buy a helmet cover?
Yellow Hat - The designs will sell themselves because they will look so good compares to a helmet, and they will be handy for holding personal items.
Green Hat - Maybe the helmet cover could have built in speakers so you don't need to put ear pieces into sweaty ears. Maybe the cover could introduce a cooling system for hot riding days.
Blue Hat - Blue hat tells me we don't have much time to consider all ideas, we need to run with our researched idea and make it happen. We do need some White hat thinking to get the job done.
Reference:
R001: Edward De Bono, Six Thinking Hats, Published by Penguin Books 1990
Without complexity you can not appreciate simplicity, it is the comparison that makes simplicity stand out. Complexity adds interest to simplicity and vis versa.
2. What analogy does Maeda use to demonstrate this relationship?
The relationship of complexity to simplicity can be seen in the iPod compared to other MP3 players.
3. In what context does Maeda discuss rhythm / beat in relation to the fifth law Contextualise this relationship and discuss how this can be used in relation to the Student Exhibition - giving specific examples
If a rhythm never changes it becomes uninteresting, if you have a complex rhythm and add simplicity the overall experience will be improved, likewise, if you have simple rhythm and add complexity to again becomes interesting.
This can be used in exhibition by diversifying the exhibits, don't have too many pieces the same, for example at the recent exhibition at Territory Craft they featured 3 exhibitors to add variety, it would have been far less interesting with independent exhibits.
The rhythm is the theme, the change in the rhythm relates to the different exhibitors.
Another example is the helmet covers .. theme, and the variety of illustration
4. HOMEWORK: Find visual examples - pieces of design & multimedia work that demonstrate the relationship between simplicity and complexity – post the results on your blog, with contextual analysis and reflection
If the image kept with the colours featured on the left with its simple pattern itt would be rather dull, adding the complexity of a spiral to a centre adds interest.
The analogous colours are simple, the curves are simple but together it forms a complex object.
Research: Edward de Bono "6 Thinking Hats"
6 thinking Hats is about lateral thinking.De Bono gave each hat a colour that related to its function, it makes remembering them easier. R001
White Hat - "white is neutral and objective. The white hat is concerned with facts and figures." R001
Red Hat - "suggests anger, rage and emotion. The red hat gives the emotional view" R001
Black Hat - "black is gloomy and negative. The black hat covers the negative aspects - why it can not be done." R001
Yellow Hat - "Yellow is sunny and positive. The yellow hat is optimistic and cores hope and positive thinking." R001
Green Hat - " Green is grass, vegetation and abundant fertile growth. The green hat indicates creativity and new ideas."
Blue Hat - "Blue is cool, and it is also the colour of the sky, which is above everything else. The blue hat is concerned with control and the organisation of the thinking process." R001
The benefit of talking in terms of hats is it is neutral, for example you can ask someone to take off the black hat, you cant ask them to stop being negative.
The hats .....
What the hats mean ....
Questions when wearing the different hats...
To use this lateral thinking in terms of our helmet cover project prompts the following questions:
White Hat - How much will it cost? How long does it take to make a single cover? What will you need to sell it for to make a profit? What is the general retail price of these items? What time frame do we have? What steps need to be completed to achieve our goal?
Red Hat - Will people like the hat? Is it something people will feel they need?
Black Hat - It seems long a long process with expensive processing, will people really want to spend their money? What benefit does the cover add, is it worth the price? If someone can put their MP3 player in their pocket, why would they want to buy a helmet cover?
Yellow Hat - The designs will sell themselves because they will look so good compares to a helmet, and they will be handy for holding personal items.
Green Hat - Maybe the helmet cover could have built in speakers so you don't need to put ear pieces into sweaty ears. Maybe the cover could introduce a cooling system for hot riding days.
Blue Hat - Blue hat tells me we don't have much time to consider all ideas, we need to run with our researched idea and make it happen. We do need some White hat thinking to get the job done.
Reference:
R001: Edward De Bono, Six Thinking Hats, Published by Penguin Books 1990
gasp - too good
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