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Commented on Lucy Michell | Financial | Appeal
I love this entry, Lucy! I read this after I saw the final product - its fun to see the transformation. Tapping into all the resources you have is really good way to save money and still have a beautiful...
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Commented on Children - Environmental - Paul Carroll
We all know that children are like little sponges. Embed something into the minds of children now and it will stick with them for life. I really hope this little guy you came across was part of an 'army of...
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Posted Convenience, Enviromental, Grace Bettino to DHA 4365W
Environment. Design. - these are items of debate that have come up in - well a ton of classes - especially this semester. My topic, convenience, is closely related to this debate. I want to implement as many environmentally...
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Commented on Toxicity | Personal | Kelly Street
I found this blog entry so helpful! I know as I head towards graduation, along with everyone else, I've felt the stress of finding the perfect work place. Its hard to remember that its not JUST about finding a job,...
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Posted Convenience - Grace Bettino - Financial to DHA 4365W
What irritates you? Is it that shopping cart whose wheels won't turn to the right, that vacuum cleaner that weights 75 pounds too much, or that extension cord that's just not long enough? Maybe its just the daily tasks you...
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Commented on Competitiveness | Social | Kim Hecomovich
I also agree that competition is healthy. After all, a person with no competition has no drive. Without drive you loose purpose, without purpose you ultimately fail at pursuing you dreams. Keep good, healthy competition in your life and you...
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Posted Convenience, Social, Grace Bettino to DHA 4365W
When thinking of the social aspects of convenience in design, I am immediately reminded of the Dead Kennedy's album "Give me convenience or give me death" (1). I always found this title amusing and true. Our society demands convenience, so...
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Posted Sustainable Packaging to DHA 4365W
... A nice site on sustainable packaging. http://ambalaj.se/...
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Posted Convenience, Personal, Grace Bettino to DHA 4365W
My key point is Convenience. When I first starting thinking about this word I felt a very negative connotation - laziness. Immediately I was reminded of something my father used to say to me growing up. Whenever I took the...