This week we came up with more renderings as well as focusing our time on fabricating the mock-up. Here are some images of the improved renderings: We also re-edited the infographics using more realistic images: After doing up the renderings, we spent the rest of the time doing… Read more →
Previously… Last week, we talked about incorporating the excavator into our design. We came up with the dimensions of our pedal boat and showed how the light signal works to have the element of teamwork. Suggestions we had last week was to add the excavator’s arm into our design to have a more symbolic meaning. This Week This week,… Read more →
Previously… Adding on to our field-trip post last week, here are some of our thoughts and findings: 1.Seating design of the pedal boat that we tried was too awkward This is because the pedals were higher than the seats, as shown in the picture below, resulting in us lifting our legs up and resting in an awkward position. We… Read more →
Having a mechanical installation could best represent NTU as a technological university and having to power the installation using a series of cooperative movements depicts the “Nantah Spirit” and teamwork. This week, we looked into the technical aspect and forms of the pedal boat. Technical Aspect As discussed last week, we will be using two pedal boats to drive… Read more →
The feedback that we got from our idea last week was to make an installation that is more specific to the site – Nanyang Lake. Our concept of bringing out the “Nantah Spirit” and instilling a sense of belonging among students was good. The installation could probably make use of the lake water or crafted in a way that it… Read more →
Research: This week we wanted to push our ideas further and we started questioning ourselves what exactly is unique to NTU? We went back to the roots of NTU. In 1955, the university was founded as Nanyang University, which is the first and only Chinese university outside mainland China and Taiwan. As it is known as the people’s university, students… Read more →
Observation: Nowadays, we are so used to just charging all sorts of electronic devices such as handphones and laptops from the power socket or portable charger. We take electricity for granted and it seems like there is endless power to use. We barely spare a thought about how much electricity we use and how it was generated. How can we,… Read more →
