Mechanical Product

The object i chose was a calculator

A: This is the top view of the object.

A: This is the side view of my object.

A: this is the top view of my object.

• My product is used to graph and do math problems, it has a screen to view what you are typing, and buttons that perform operations and hit things inside the device to make things show up on the screen.
• Shape- It has a kind of rounded rectangle shape that enables you to hold it and be able to operate it.
•  Color- The color black is a modern color that any gender could use and it stands out.
• Proportion/scale- They use this to make sure that all the buttons fit and are working properly and work without ease.

1. The function of this product is to do math problems and give you the proper answers that are correct. Yes this item works properly and it does all the functions it was designed to do, it does the math and even solves for unknown variables.
2. The purpose of this object is to make doing math an easier task and take doing the small work with big numbers easier. The buttons enable you to enter the numbers into the calculator and also allow you to do the function you need to do with those numbers. It is relatively easy to figure out how to use and it comes with instructions if you need them.
3. The target audience is for kids in highschool or adults that are in college and that are in a math class. It is used to solve problems and can even graph x and y coordinates.
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Option in Content

A: Technological advances that brought about a change in the government were the internet, cell phones, and the radio. The internet was used to distribute information about the revolt to people all around the world. Cell phones could be used to help communicate with other people particpating in the revolt. Lastly, the radio was used to keep people updated on recent activity and to inform people about the situation and get people to help.























A:  No i do not speak Arabic, but i think it would be a usefull language to learn.

1. Jacket
2. Spray Paint
3. Shoes
4. Goggles
5. A Rose
6. A Bracelet
7. Gloves

Content is King

A: My passion is playing music, i play the guitar and the piano and i used to play the drums.

A: Many bands have used blogging to promote concerts and music. http://www.paramore.net/blog/
A: I could see myself blogging about bands and possibly blogging about sports.

Visual Design Elements and Principles

The six Visual Design Elements are:
1. line
2. color
3. form/shape
4. space
5. texture
6. value
The five Visual Design Principles are:
1. balance
2. rhythm
3. emphasis
4. proportion and scale
5. unity
My Items:
1.

• color-They use color so that it stands out to you and so that if you lose it, it will be easier to locate.
• texture-Texture of the object is smooth so that it is appealing to hold and touch.
• space-They use space to be able to hold music and games and videos.
• form/shape-They picked that shape because it is appealing to hold and nice to hold.
• proportion/scale-They use scale to make sure the item isnt to big to manuever and hold.

2.

• balance-they use balance of brightness, and weight distribution to help the person see and to help the person make sure they can handle the phone easier.
• shape-They use
• scale-With scale they make sure all the pieces of the phone fit together and are useable.
• color-They use color to make sure you know what you are hitting and make it easier for you to use the item.
• space-Lastly, they use space to save numbers, games, music, and be able to access the web.

3.

• Shape-They use shape so that you can get the overall view of the show you are trying to watch, and it is the perfect shape to see everything.
• Color-They pick black or silver as the color because it will stick out compared to what you are watching,and it will blend into the dark at night.
• Balance-Balance is used in order to get the picture and to maintain the televisions balance so that it does not fall over.

4.

• Shape-They use a round shape so that it will fit in your hands and has it so that you can write easier.
• Texture-They use a rough texture so that you have grip to write and be able to hold on to the pencil.

5.

• Shape- Helps to make sure that everything fits right and that all the keys on the piano will fit and play without getting stuck.
• Color- The color of the piano makes it appealing to look at, and the color difference of the keys helps you to know which key to hit.
• Texture- The piano is usually made of smooth wood, and a smooth bench with a padded cushion on the top so the piano is nice to touch and not painful and the bench is comfy to sit on.