Assignments for Monday, 7 February 2011

RR05:

First of all, it's badass that this book is made up of recyclable materials and is waterproof.  It's surprisingly heavy...
Anyways, this introduction served to be interesting.  The thing that interested me the most is the listing of harmful and fatal chemicals and byproducts found in almost anything in our households.  It was scary to think that these harmful chemicals can even be found in children's toys that often end up in the kids' mouths.  I still don't understand how these products can end up on the market if they are so harmful.  I guess that's just the world we live in today.  I really enjoyed the comparison of humans to ants.  I never really considered ants as "amazing" but it is fascinating at how their products and lives go full circle and benefit other plants.

CR05:

I missed class on Wednesday, but was there on Monday.  Color is one of my favorite aspects of design, so I'm glad I didn't miss this lecture, although most of it was review to me.  I don't have much to say about the lecture (anything I can think of would just be a summary--the lecture was pretty self explanatory).  It was definitely interesting and exciting to hear about the color course.  Considering it's required of my major, I think I'm taking it next quarter.  From what was described, I really think I will enjoy it and learn a lot.