Top-Down Design

What is a top-down design in terms of systems?

A top-down design in a system is taking a whole system with multiple parts and processes and dividing it into smaller parts. Then, in turn, each part is divided into even smaller parts so that the whole process is easier to understand and complete.

Systems

What is a system?

A system is several parts working together as a whole to reach a goal or complete a job. The parts interact and communicate with each other and are interdependent so if one part breaks down it will impact the entire process.

Name Card - What I learned from this project

This project has taught me a lot but the one thing that I think is most important is to pay attention to the feedback you get. If one of your peers notices something they would like changed, you should take their opinion and use it to improve your product. Another thing I learned would have to be that making mistakes is human and that there's always a way to correct it.

Name Card - Epic Failures and Brilliant Comebacks

Initially I had plans for a large origami tower, however, I soon realized that there wasn't enough time for that. To conserve time, I made a simple origami box and drew colorful designs on it. Furthermore, the petals weren't sticking and kept falling off so I ended up gluing them on. Although it wasn't what I initially had in mind, it expresses my personality and tells my partner about myself, so I was quite satisfied with my creation.

Name Card - Test

I asked my peers for feedback on my name card prototype. They said that it was pretty and colorful, but thought that I could find a more prominent way to display my name.

Name Card - Prototype

Although it is true that my prototype doesn't look exactly like how I planned it to be, it still fulfills all requirements and introduces myself to the consumer. I like all colors, so I drew things on my origami basket in all colors of glitter gel pens. I play violin and enjoy music, so I have a violin on the side and music notes in an arch on the handle as well as the petals. Mathematical symbols litter the interior of the bottom, expressing my love of math.