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n the past two days, we managed to 3d print the final design given to us by the Spanish team, and made some improvements according to the actual use scene. I finished the editing of the shooting and the final video presentation in one day today, and it is very successful. Thanks to the work of your guys in these two months, this gift can be realized! The 2024 Global Studio/Team 03_哔哩哔哩_bilibili The final two panels still need some time, and we plan to finish them in the next two days so that we can meet the presentation on November 27th. Looking forward to hearing from you!

Hello everyone, it's me again, Hao Tong Zhao. Our team leader might have had some issues communicating about our current progress this morning due to meetings and other reasons. I will try my best to explain the reasons and update you on our current work progress. Please note that this article is a re-citation based on (https://theglobalstudio.eu/2024-03/2024/11/22/translation-regarding-the-weekly-work-report/) and an explanation of (https://theglobalstudio.eu/2024-07/2024/11/22/359/). If you have any questions or need to make changes, please contact Qi Hao Yong or Hao Tong Zhao immediately! As we posted earlier, we have made modifications to the first version of our Spanish designer's plan, simplifying its structure while making it more suitable for the usage habits of Chinese elderly people.At the same time, we also printed it out using our own 3D printer. ¡Gracias a nuestros amigos españoles! The latest printing progress: this form is only for structural reliability, not the final form. We are on a tight schedule, and it seems we need to submit the final form of the report by November 27th. There might be times when we are not reachable, but we promise to respond immediately once we see your messages! Warm regards, from Hao Tong Zhao.

GUYS！We understand the meaning of your product description, but some details are not quite consistent with the actual use of Chinese elderly people. As I said before, there is basically no open kitchen in Chinese kitchens, so the storage products can only be used in this direction facing the elderly, that is, the area of half of a circle. Second, the actual capacity of this product is a little too much, and we have to consider how long these spices can be kept in the dry condition, so the capacity of these storage modules will not be too large in the end. Third, we usually pick up spices on a plate or bowl, but in fact, the spices of this product under the export will not flow out, which is a big problem. We have improved the details on the basis of your product. I know this is a bit presumptuous, but time is of the essence. We can't delay.

Hello Team 03, In this post, we want to provide you with the most detailed information about the refined design. Fig. 1: General sketch This idea is is made of plastic and is structured by 3 different main components. Start by the base; as we can see, it is a cylinder with a vertical stick extruded from its center. This base is designed so that the user can hold that part and rotate the entire object from this point so the user is able to access all the spices. The stick that sticks out of this base has a “male-female” mechanism so that it can be joined with the next piece. The piece that follows is made of transparent plastic and is shaped like a prism but ends in a point (in the center of the base), from this piece stands out the dispenser that we have previously explained how it worked. Above this last part we have a dome that makes it easy to open and close to fill the spices, also made of transparent plastic. Fig 2: Perpective view with materials In Fig. 2, the design can be observed in greater detail and from a broader perspective. The dimensions are shown in Fig. 1: the base is a cylinder with a diameter of 100 mm and a height of 100 mm. The rod extending from the base measures 150 mm in total. Additionally, the top diameter of the product measures 200 mm. These dimensions serve as a guideline for your physical product, and you can modify and adapt them as you see fit. Regarding the materials, they are detailed in Fig. 2. Both the base and the rod, as well as the handle and the dispensing mechanism, are made of opaque plastic. However, the dome and the separators are made of transparent plastic. Fig. 3: Detailed view of the male-female mechanism In Fig. 3, the joining mechanism between the rod and the separator is shown in detail. This mechanism is called the "male-female mechanism," and in our design, the rod represents the male component, as it features a triangular protrusion that fits into the separator's corresponding part. Fig. 4: View of the separator showing the dispenser. In Fig. 4, we see the separator and the dispenser mechanism from a perspective view. This figure is not to scale, so the connection part with the base rod appears much larger than it actually is. Fig. 5: Detailed view of the dispenser. In Fig. 5, a detailed view of the dispenser mechanism is shown. The mechanism is designed such that the horizontal cylinder is embedded into the part where the spices are stored. Inside the mechanism, there is an "L"-shaped piece. When pressed downward to access the spices, the inner part moves upward, opening the hole from which the spices are dispensed. Addressing your question regarding grain size, we believe it’s best for you to determine what works best for your design. From our perspective, this mechanism could accommodate different sizes, allowing…

Through this post, we would like to share the progress made over the past few days. Following the feedback received from Group 3, we have further refined the sketch of the selected design. The chosen design focuses on reducing the number of containers commonly found in kitchens. Moreover, recognizing that the target users are older adults, we have prioritized creating a product with a more accessible and user-friendly opening mechanism. With the design adjustments finalized, we have commenced the development phase, which involves creating a 3D model of the product. Below, we present an update on the ongoing progress. While the product is not yet complete, we aim to provide an overview of the process. The accompanying images illustrate the assembly of the product by components, offering insight into its development stages. We are committed to delivering a practical and thoughtfully designed solution and look forward to sharing further updates as we continue to refine and complete this project.

Hello! We have answered the supplementary instructions about spices, do you have a new solution? We can discuss it. In terms of the product, we have a 3d printer, so we will try to print the product tonight and we can start shooting the product tomorrow. Our video mainly consists of two parts, one is computer rendered animation (just like CG animation) to demonstrate the details and materials of your product, and then we will use the 3d printed model for real scene shooting, explaining how the old people use it, the length is about two to three minutes. Look forward to your replying. Yours,Qihao.

On November 14th, Groups 3 and 7 connected with the goal of providing feedback on our designs. We organized a video call through Google Meet, which allowed us to communicate across China, Mexico, and Spain. From our side, the call went very smoothly, and Group 3 was very friendly and kind. During the call, we discussed which designs each group should focus on improving. We recommended that they continue with Idea 6 and provided some feedback, which we also shared in writing on the platform on November 15th. We hope our suggestions were helpful, and we mentioned that they can reach out to us with any questions, either through the platform or via WhatsApp. Group 3 chose Emma’s second proposal. They also provided us with feedback on improvements we should make to the product. We will get to work on these suggestions in order to enhance the project. We would like to sincerely thank Group 3 for their help and commitment throughout this process. Their collaboration has been very valuable, and we truly appreciate their effort and support.

Chinese people like to fry or fry food, so they rarely use open kitchens, which leads to a small kitchen area. I think this product solves different storage methods for dry spices. But one problem is that dry spices are different in size, so one outlet may be too big or too small for another. Do you mean make six outlets of different sizes? So utilization might be low. My idea is to make it one big outlet and one small outlet. What do you think?

Today, November 14, 2023, we have organized a meeting with Group 3 to receive feedback on the designs created by each group. From the beginning, we agreed to meet on November 14 at 10:30 pm (Spanish time), taking into account the time differences between our teams. Group 3 is based in China, while in Group 7, one member resides in Mexico and the other two in Spain. We ultimately held the video call at 10:45 pm Spanish time, which is fairly late for our group, while for Group 3, it was 5:00 am. We would like to sincerely thank Group 3 for making the effort to join at such an early hour to collaborate. The goal of this meeting is to conduct a video call through the Meet application to exchange feedback on the current designs. We, as Group 7, took on the task of organizing the video call and selected Meet as the most suitable platform to facilitate the session and ensure that the process is as clear and productive as possible for everyone involved. Following the videoconference, we will work on implementing the suggested updates to the designs.

Hello, first of all I wanted to apologize for the delay, I am going to present my different concepts. FIRST SKETCH Fig. 1: Sketch 1 This concept is a spice dispenser. It is made using a metal sheet and we have two formats: the base, and on top of it, more are stacked on top as we can see in the figure above. As we see in figure 1, each piece has a part that extrudes at the bottom so that it can engage with the upper part of another piece. The shape that it has is designed to make it easy to fill the dispenser with spices and so that it has a small inertia and this makes the spice come out without a problem. The spices are filled through the top lid that slides along rails. The lid slides until it reaches the horizontal area of ​​the object. The dispenser mechanism is inspired by the water bottles seen on the right of figure 1. It is a very simple mechanism that works this way: it is closed all the time, but if we press down on the part that comes out from the piece, this piece is attached to another part inside in such a way that at the same time it would rise and could let out the amount that the user desires.It is an option that for adults has no complications in operation. SECOND SKETCH Fig 2: Sketch 2 This idea is more focused on aesthetic design rather than functional design. It is made of plastic and is structured by 3 different main components. We start at the base; as we can see, it is a cylinder with a vertical stick extruded from its center. This base is designed so that the user can hold that part and rotate the entire object from this point so the user is able to access all the spices. The stick that sticks out of this base has a "male-female" mechanism so that it can be joined with the next piece. The piece that follows is made of transparent plastic and is shaped like a prism but ends in a point (in the center of the base), from this piece stands out the dispenser that we have previously explained how it worked. Above this last part we have a dome that makes it easy to open and close to fill the spices, also made of transparent plastic. THIRD SKECTH Fig 3: Sketch 3 In this last design we can see a "set of boxes" that are made of metal sheets. This object is created by three different sizes of boxes and they are interconnected with rails. How it works is, we have a lid that, through small hinges, is raised up to 90º as we can see in figure 3. We can see that at the height of the lid, we have a part that holds a spoon with which the user will ration. the amount of spices you want.…

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1.INTRODUCTION Develop an innovative project that promotes active socialization among elderly individuals in day care centers, aiming to reduce the risk of dementia and improve their cognitive and emotional well-being. 2. CONTEXT: Over time, it has become increasingly common for elderly people to attend day centers or move into nursing homes. These facilities offer specialized care, covering basic needs such as food, hygiene, and medical assistance, which is essential for those who require constant support. In addition to physical care, nursing homes provide social and recreational activities to enhance residents' quality of life, promoting their emotional well-being and integration into an environment that encourages interaction. 3. TARGET AUDIENCE:  Retired people attend day care centers. The target users of the project should be elderly people who attend these centers. That means they will be retired individuals, and we must consider the various physical and cognitive conditions they may experience. Common characteristics: Age: Between 65 and 85 years old Health: They may face different mobility issues, cognitive decline, and various illnesses. Situation: Risk of isolation, low technological proficiency. First person: José, 78 years old Age: 78 years Situation: Widower, lives alone in his home. Health: Moderate cognitive decline, hearing difficulties. Motivations: Stay mentally active and avoid loneliness. Enjoys conversations about history and politics. Feelings: Sometimes feels isolated due to the loss of close friends and family. Struggles to participate in group activities because of his hearing problem. Goal: Wants to keep his memory sharp and socialize with people his age. Anexe 2: A photograph of Jose Second person: María, 72 years old Age: 72 years Situation: Married, lives with her husband. Health: Good physical health, slight cognitive decline. Motivations: Loves learning new things and participating in crafts or creative activities. Feelings: Feels that many activities are repetitive and seeks more dynamism. Goal: Keep her mind engaged and socialize, but in an active and stimulating way. Anexe 3: A photograph of Maria Extreme person: Juan, 89 years old Age: 89 years Situation: Widower, lives with his son but spends his days at a daycare center. Physical Health: Extremely limited mobility, uses a wheelchair. Requires assistance for all daily activities. Cognitive Health: Advanced dementia; forgets names, faces, and is frequently disoriented. Sudden mood changes, difficulty speaking. Motivations: Although he barely interacts, moments of calm bring him a sense of well-being. Responds to sensory stimuli such as soft music or gentle touch. Feelings: Feels frustrated or anxious when he doesn't understand his surroundings or struggles to communicate. Goal: Provide a calm and safe environment that allows him to relax and connect, even on a basic level, with his surroundings. Anexe 4: A photograph of Juan MOODBOARD:

Design background With the development of urbanization, more and more young people choose to live in cities, while an increasing number of elderly individuals live alone in rural areas. Their frail bodies often cause various inconveniences in daily life, such as difficulty walking due to weak legs during travel, forgetting to take medication in their daily routines, or adding too much seasoning while cooking. Congee, a traditional Chinese food. 1. Daily Diet In terms of physical health, the first point is that the teeth of the elderly are not strong, and they prefer to eat soft foods, such as steamed buns and noodles. Secondly, most elderly people prefer hot food because raw or cold food can be a burden on their stomachs. At the same time, to avoid issues like high blood sugar, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol, many elderly people cannot consume excessive amounts of high-fat, high-salt, and high-sugar foods, so they opt for a light diet. In terms of culture, the first point is that Chinese elderly people focus on health preservation. In their leisure time, they will brew a cup of healthy tea, which is usually made from one or more herbs that have been simply processed, such as drying or roasting. Drinking these teas is beneficial for maintaining their health, such as for the cardiovascular system, stomach, liver, etc. Additionally, they have the habit of eating while drinking hot porridge because Chinese people believe that consuming hot porridge has the effect of nourishing the stomach. From left to right are the iron fork, wooden spatula, wooden fork, and broom. 2. daily necessities In rural areas, many elderly people between the ages of 60 and 70 are still farming. This is because Chinese farmers have a special emotional attachment to the land since ancient times. They will wake up at six in the morning to do farm work in the fields, so the vast majority of rural elderly people cannot do without household items such as agricultural tools (rakes, shovels, hoes, sickles, buckets, etc.). In addition, they also cannot do without reading glasses, crutches, wheelchairs, and so on. Elderly people in China are dancing in the square. 3. Daily Activities The living habits of elderly people in China vary by region and individual circumstances, but they can generally be summarized as follows: 1. Self sufficiency: Many elderly people in rural areas still maintain their traditional farming lifestyle, growing food crops, vegetables, and fruits on their own land, as well as raising poultry and livestock. 2. Community interaction: Elderly people in rural areas usually have close relationships with their neighbors, and they enjoy chatting, playing cards, or participating in collective activities in the village during their leisure time. The same applies to elderly people in urban areas, who also prefer to travel outside. The activities mentioned above not only enrich their spiritual life, but also help alleviate feelings of loneliness. The issues we have identified China has a rich diet culture and a large number of cuisines…

For your project, we would like you to design a solution to help the elderly manage, store, and easily use common spices at home. We will explain the aspects you need to consider below. (Photo credit: Zhao Haotong) Haotong's grandmother is preparing meals for the Spring Festival. The Process of Using Common Spices In daily Chinese cooking, common condiments include soy sauce, light soy sauce, vinegar, oyster sauce, monosodium glutamate (MSG), salt, Sichuan peppercorns, and star anise, among others. For instance, there is a holiday called "Little New Year" before the Spring Festival, during which every household prepares a sumptuous dinner. The Lu Jiale family is no exception; every Little New Year, Lu Jiale's grandfather makes a dish called "Yu Po Yu" (oil splashed fish). "Fish with Splashed Oil" (Image source: Baidu) At 3 PM, Lu Jiale's grandparents went to the supermarket to buy a grass carp and the required spices. By 5:30 PM, they returned home and began to prepare. When Grandpa got home, he first removed the scales from the fish. Then, he cut the grass carp into small pieces, washed them with beer and water, and then marinated the fish pieces with cooking wine and salt for about 15 minutes. After marinating, he mixed the fish with starch and egg whites, and set it aside. While the fish is marinating, Lü Jiale's grandfather needs to prepare the other ingredients. He slices the green onion into strips and large sections, chops the garlic into minced pieces, cuts the chili into small pieces, and slices the ginger. Once these steps are completed, he places the grass carp, ginger slices, and green onion sections into a pot with clean water to boil for about 10 minutes until the fish is cooked. During this 10-minute period, Lü Jiale's grandfather prepares the sauce. He puts the chopped chili, minced garlic, green onion strips, and Sichuan pepper into a pot with peanut oil to fry, then immediately adds oyster sauce, chili sauce, light soy sauce, and vinegar; the entire process takes about 7 minutes. Finally, he removes the cooked fish and places it on a plate, then drizzles the prepared sauce over the fish, completing the dish. Every step of the process needs to be completed quickly; otherwise, the texture of the fish will be compromised. Dishes like the one mentioned above require quick cooking, which can be very challenging for elderly individuals like Lü Jiale's grandfather. He may mistakenly grab vinegar or soy sauce instead of light soy sauce, as these three condiments look very similar. Common Spice Types and Specifications and Price List in Stores In this table, we list the commonly used condiments in the kitchen. You can guess that among the four major categories of condiments, dried spices are used the most in cooking, while fermented condiments are used the least, and this is indeed the case. Typically, the elderly purchase these items at the supermarket. Upon returning home, they store them in plastic bags in the cupboard, but…

You will upload your profile onto your allocated Design Project site. Sharing your profile will enable other participating students and lecturers to find out about you. So, make it an interesting read… The other students might like to know where your hometown is, and what your hobbies are and your future plans after you will graduate. You may like to say something about your favourite design project you have done in the past and share a picture or two. What are your strong skills? Do you have a favourite book, movie or TV series? What is your favourite hiding place where your university is located? Please remember to include your contact details. It is essential that you list your email! However, it would be also useful to indicate what social media you are using such as WhatsApp, WeChat, Signal, Telegram, Line, Kakao Talk, Skype and so on. You can always update your profile post, so you do not need to have it perfect in the first go.

Develop a banner for your Design Team. The banner will be used as a Heather for your Design Project Site. The dimensions can be vary from 340x125pixels or 1350 by 270px or 2000x400px The Designers’ Team Banner needs to include the following: design team’s logo design team’s name design team members’ photos and names Examples of the past designers banners are provided on the 2024 Project Master Page. If like you, you can always modify your banners later on.