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UW Design Show 2009 is an event showcasing the work of the 2009
graduating students in the University of Washington Design department.
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Courses of study balance creativity, critical thinking, problem solving
and historical analysis with innovative approaches and solutions to the
needs of society.
The discourse is multi-disciplinary and
collaborative in nature, and content reflects social responsibility,
user experience, emerging technology and experimentation.
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'Guiano' by John Deluna
The Guiano is a device that documents your musical inspiration anytime and anywhere. A part slides out from the body to reveal guitar strings. How about some piano playing? Flip open the guitar fret interface to reveal a screen and piano keys which slide up from the body. |
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'Bio Buddy' by Ben Guthrie
A biodiesel processor for the home that allows people the convenience of making their own clean fuel, without having to resort to huge and expensive industrial processors, or the dangerous method of constructing it themselves. Concentrating on self-sufficiency, safety, clean aesthetics and a user-interface comparable to successful home appliances. |
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'Pastry Pen' by Calvin Ku
The Pastry Pen is a redesign of a kitchen gadget for Chef'n. The design is made of two different grades of silicone: the top part is made of soft silicone cone and bottom, hard silicone. Pastry Pen is designed for both general and more precise cake decoration. |
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'Makao' by Jennifer Margell
Makao is a modular shelter designed for the slums of Nairobi Kenya. It can be assembled in a number of ways and sizes depending on user need. It collects and filter gray water from the roof, opens to release heat, is affordable, it has an optional bathroom and kitchen module, and the hollow plastic walls are filled with mud on site for insulation. |
University of Washington
School of Art
Jacob Lawrence Gallery
Exhibition from June 9 to 20 2009
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