Monthly Archives: October 2024

We met with our pair, Team 8, on Sunday via Zoom. As clients and designers, we shared our initial thoughts on each other’s briefs. Here are the topics we have discussed: We first talked about the brief we gave them. They had questions regarding the size of the storage unit, as team 10 we have decided that we will be updating our brief in terms of size. Then we moved on to what a Turkish kitchen looks like. Yağmur was in her hometown so she showed the balcony where they kept their food. Aybüke showed an example of a storage unit in her kitchen, and I have shown my kitchen to show what an average Turkish kitchen looks like in terms of size, how many cupboards there are, etc. We have asked questions about their brief. We asked what they tried to explain in the brief. It is their initial brief so we asked them questions like; -Should it be space or product? -How should we approach it? -Is this mainly based on the experience of seniors? -In which relationship aspect should we focus on? Between seniors themselves or between seniors and young people? They have said that we should focus on the interaction between seniors. We have also talked about what kind of areas they have meant about “rural areas”. They will explain it further in detail in their updated brief. Here am I showing my kitchen, sorry it is not very tidy! We believe it was a very informative and friendly Zoom session. Scarlet and Cristina are very engaging, it was really enjoyable talking with them. We were excited to meet with them, and we said that we would meet every Sunday via Zoom. We are looking forward to future meetings! Love, Team 10

Great! I am late. Here we go again. I was born in Ecuador, a country of breathtaking landscapes and incredible food. Life’s contrasts, from travels and relocations to the diverse personalities around me, have taught me to appreciate balance. Maybe that's why I love blending everything: I’m the type who enjoys deep reflections wrapped in comedy, laughing until I cry, and crying while I laugh. I’ll eat dessert while still finishing my main course, love mango with salt, enjoy sunshine with a sprinkle of rain, and listen to both cumbias and classical music. I’m all about engineering, but also design. I like to think, “The magic lies in the mix,” and I’m always on the lookout for it. Also, everything I do is dedicated to my grandmother. Want a movie reference to get to know me? Try C'mon C'mon. Right now, I’m studying Industrial Design Engineering in San Sebastián and sharing an apartment with five of my best friends. When it comes to design, I ask for both depth and fun—the same as I do with life. I’m detail-oriented and strive for consistency across all aspects of a design. I love when products tell a story, and I'm also passionate about Design for Manufacturing, materials and all that stuff. Once I graduate, I hope to work in Finland or another Nordic country. I’m really curious about their lifestyles and perspectives. Feel free to reach out on LinkedIn (Scarlete Romero Tipan), WhatsApp (+34 627173930), or even by email (scarlete.romero@gmail.com). You can reach me, I don’t bite!

PROJECT BRIEF  For your project we want you to design a storage unit for winter preparations. We will be explaining what kind of aspects you should be focusing on.   (This is Yağmur's grandmother Hacer, preparing foods for winter.) DESIGNING WITH SCENARIOS Winter preparations in Turkey are traditional practices that help preserve food from the summer for the harsh winter days.  These practices are a form of cultural transmission, typically passed down to younger generations by elderly family members. The busy days of preparation allow family members to bond while enjoying the process. It’s not just family members who participate; close friends and neighbors also gather in the last days of summer to gossip, share their latest adventures, and celebrate the small joys of life. In many households, these final days are spent preparing foods like tomato sauce, drying vegetables, and stringing peppers on balconies. This process symbolizes cooperation and unity in Turkish culture, and it is important to understand how these practices are both produced and consumed within Turkish households. Due to Turkey’s cultural and geographical diversity, the ingredients used in these preparations vary from region to region. The most common winter preparations include making homemade tomato paste and jam, drying eggplants, peppers, and other vegetables, and making pickles. PREPARATION PROCESS OF WINTER FOODS Set goals for which products to preserve (e.g., vegetables, fruits, pickles, jams). Harvest ripe vegetables and fruits or purchase them from local markets. Wash and sort produce thoroughly, removing any damaged parts. Choose a preservation method: Canning: Chop produce, then sterilize and store in jars. Pickling: Prepare a salty brine to preserve vegetables. Drying: Sun-dry vegetables to remove moisture for long-term storage. Jams and Preserves: Cook fruits with sugar to create jams or preserves.       5. Store preserved products in a cool, dark, and dry place.      6. Incorporate preserved items into meals throughout the winter for healthy and delicious nutrition. USER PERSONA The main intended users are elderly people/grandparents in the family. We especially want you to focus on elderly people living independently.   The main goal here is to design a product solution that elderly people can use on their own without needing any help.   You can do interviews with your grandparents and ask them what food preparation represents for them and how they would hypothetically enjoy the process. In the research part, you can focus on questions like: In what kind of space do they store the foods? How much space should the solution unit cover? Consider an average apartment/house. Which movements do your grandparents make? Are there any physical obstacles in the place they are storing/ making food? What kind of solutions can be made? PROJECT OBJECTIVES  The product you will be working on should reflect cultural significance, cooperation, and unity. Here are some steps you should be considering while designing your solution. Identify Key Winter Storage Needs Storage Conditions Consider how these foods need to be stored—cool, dry, dark places are ideal for many preserved items. The prepared foods do not need to be…