
Week 10 - Exploring website design [D4G: what works]
In this week's reflection, I'll be using the Four F's of active review framework to delve into my recent work on enhancing and refining...
Week 9 - Start building website [D4G: what wows]
As I reflect on this week's progress, I am immersed in Feather View's evolving world. This week's journey revolved around the development...
Week 8 - Finalize the user flow [D4G: what wows]
As I reflect on this week's journey in the Feather View project, I'm using the "What? So what? Now what?" reflection model. It's been a...
Week 7 Journey - Clarity content [D4G: what wows]
This week marked my return from a relaxing holiday, and it's been a bit of a struggle to regain my work rhythm. This reflection will use...
Week 6 Journey - Breaking the "theme" [D4G: what wows]
This is the last week before the holidays, and I think it's the appropriate time to reflect. This week's reflective journey has been full...
Week 5 Journey - Define website structure [D4G: what if]
This week, my reflection will be structured according to the Integrated Reflective Cycle framework (Bassot, 2013). [Figure 1: Integrated...
Week 4 Journey - Planning Process [D4G: what if]
During this week, my journey through the project has been a mix of emotions and insights that have significantly shaped my perspective....
Week 3 Journey - Define three plans [D4G: what is]
It's been a busy week filled with research, planning, and crucial decision-making. I can't wait to record the journey of my project so...
Week 2 Journey - Refinement of ideas [D4G: what is]
I kicked off the week by immersing myself in inspiration. Conducting preliminary research allowed me to explore various cultural aspects...
Week 1 Journey - Feedback review [D4G: what is]
This week has been both exciting and nerve-wracking as I embarked on my DES300 proposal review again. Receiving feedback from Roma...
Worldviews
Pluriversal reflection Based on the first five weeks of study, my outlook on the future has changed a bit and, at the same time,...
Design approach 3: Transition design
Transition design What are the key features of Transition design? Transition design is a practical future-oriented approach to solving...
Design approach 2: The Pluriverse / Indigenous Futurism
The Indigenous Futurism What is Indigenous Futurism? What will the future be like? In 2003, Grace Dillon first coined "Indigenous...
Design approach 1: Speculative design
Speculative design What are the key features of Speculative design? The speculative design was initially coined in the 1990s, and...
Self-discovery & scenario development
Personal Position I am from China and came to New Zealand with my parents in 2016. I lived and studied in China until then, so I can tell...
Case study analysis - Ant Forest
- Location: Hangzhou, China Alipay Ant Forest is one of China’s most influential environmental protection projects. As a globally popular...
Reconnection Stories
When I was lost and couldn't find a sense of belonging, I drew strength from the natural environment. My community includes my family,...
Group project - Design Phase
Chosen problem: “The lack of nourishing and healthy food options on UoA campus?” How might we: Promote healthier eating around UoA...
Group project - Define Phase
Now our group on the phase two. At first, we did the define phase brainstorming in studio. HMU Statements: How might we… Create a new...


















