Survival Kit list + project photos + response questions

COVID-19 survival kit

• Journal + pen
• Food (bread, canned items)
• dog (+dog food) 
• photo album 
• phone / electronics + charger + wifi 
• optimism  (how to represent as an object?)
• Blankets 
• medicine (advil, flu medicine, etc) 
• water kettle 
• flashlight 
• mask 
• hand sanitizer 
• acesss to news 
• cleaning supplies (soap, shampoo) 
• change of clothes 
• tennis racquet + ball or (ping pong paddle + ball) some type of game for entertainment 
• headphones 
  
  
  
  
  
  

1. This being our first online project, how did our new format change your experience of working in this class?
1. The format and experience during online class was not drastically different that our previous classes, however, the only thing was not being able to be physically sitting next to classmates and work in that atmosphere.  Getting assistance and sharing ideas was not difficult and was pretty seamless.
2. How did you challenge yourself creatively, conceptually and/or technically in the making of this piece?
1. I challenged myself technically with this piece by attending a curved object. Since tinkercad did not already have a lightbulb shape builder I had to create the shape myself by combining different shapes available.  I think I challenged myself conceptually too as I chose the one non-tangible thing on my COVID-19 list which was optimism.  I like that my project evolved as I was creating it because it started out with the message of "stay optimistic, look on the bright side" however, I think a more important message now is the real effects everyone, especially college students, may be experiencing in terms of mental health.  That is why I decided to make the lightbulb color back to symbolize this message as I feel it is important to stay optimistic but it is a very dark time for many and brings awareness to the social and individual mental health affects many people may be experiencing. 
3. Were there elements that made the completion of this piece either more difficult or felt not challenging enough?
1. I think the object I chose made this piece more difficult because I had to utilize different shapes, aligning them was difficult in tinkcad.  Additionally, the use of the scribble tool was very beneficial to my project.  I noticed other students used illustrator, and I like the idea of that but did not see a need to do so for my project, however, to integrate to applications and make this assignment more challenging, maybe requiring an import from another application would make this more challenging. 
4. Reflect on the project critique: was the feedback you received helpful? Be specific about why or why not.
1. I feel as though I did not get too more criticism, however, I do think it was helpful to reassure me of some of the design choices I made, for example making the light bulb black instead of a typical color.  
5. Was there anything that your professor could have done to better support you thought this project?
1. No, I think my professor supported me thoroughly. 
6. Please share any other thoughts.
1. It is really cool we learn so many different skills in this class.  I did not even know we had 3D printers in Tyler and I hope to actually use these resources when I am back in the Fall semester!