Episode : Lifestyle design workshop day three
Wednesday, September 3, 2008

Went out the house wearing like this. You guessed it...

It was not my intention to wear looking like him. Actually, I was late for school then since there is no time to set my hair, I just took this cap and covered my hair. I just wear my shades to school, as I do not want people to see the most of the time my eyes were half opened. In the end, I look quite similar to the guy.

Today, in the studio, the secondary school pupils were given the crash course to sketching. They had to draw lines. Lots of lines. Just like what I did when I was in year one, but they used A3 sized paper, instead of the A2 that we did.

They had to draw parallel lines from one end of the paper to another. This practice is to test how straight of a line can one make without using a ruler. The trick is to do fast strokes, without having your arm touching the table. Focus on the end point straight after you have placed your pen or pencil on the starting point.


Since they were given a couple of hours to do this and other sketching techniques, my classmates and I were kind of free. I do not know what this is, but we were playing with it.


In the end, Glenn knocked it down. Thanks man!

Since we still have time, we took some product shots. I took my communication devices. On the left is Mach 1, while the other is Mach 2.

Look at Ivan's one. There seem to be hardly any difference. The one on the left was made by blue foam, while the one on the right was made by wood, using the CNC machine to cut.

Soon, it was lunch time. When we got back, my favourite part begins. "Aidieation" sketches. The secondary school students were given around 3hours to fill one page with their sketches. They had to come up with their own "Aidieas", but at the same time, to inspire them I also did it. I filled one page, easy. Thus, I showed that it is not impossible and not always about cracking your head to come up with the ideas. While I was "Aideating", my classmates were doing something else.

They were making something out of the metal wires available at our studio. They were twisting and cutting it to fill up their time. Soon, the secondary school students dropped their pen and pencils and followed what they were doing.

Well, during that time, my group members came and consulted me about their "Aidieas". Their sketching page still have plenty of white spaces left. The reason was that their "Aidieas" were very engineering like. They kept on asking about the limitations of sciences in their "Aidieas". So, I told them not to limit their creative minds with these limitations and to think that they live in a world where anything is possible. It is really good that they ask. It shows that they want to do this work.

Before the day come to a close, Edwin told us that we could only be dismissed only after the secondary school students have consulted their team leaders (that is us) about their three selected "Aidieas". He also told us that the "Aidieas" that we help them choose, reflect our capability to distinguish the better "Aidieas" from the good ones. It also reflect ourselves, which means their designs are considered as our designs. Well, with this I have to take care of my standard and it feels as though I am the lecturer. It was a great experience.

Soon, I went off. I was on my way to McDonald's to take away some food for break fast at school later. That is when I ran into my lecturer. He wanted to take a look at my portfolio. As he was on the way to the workshop to make Ivan's Muji product, I came along just to show my portfolio. I took a look at Ivan's Muji product, and it seems to be fine.

Well, I manage to buy the Grilled Chicken Foldover for break fast later. Guess what? I am the last customer for the day. They started to switch off the lights when I was waiting for my order.

Then, at 6, it is time for my CCA.

When break fast time was near, we gathered around with the food that we had and wait for the time to break our fast for the day. It was a first time experience for me. Its memorable.

When my CCA ends at 9+, I went home. I was left very sleepy and tired at the end of today. Hopefully tomorrow, I do not have to do much.


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