Today was the beginning of the process for myself, and my partner for this brief. Thankfully we were able to quickly determine which issue we wanted to focus on for this half of the brief, and thereafter moved on to research.
1. Audience (Profile)
Tertiary Students; broad, but same demographic.
2. Situation/Content
Driving is stress inflicting, and general health is on the downgrade as a result.
3. Insight
Destination plays a large part - time constraints and deadlines mean that anxiety and stress may play a factor; will I get there in time? What will the traffic be like? Will I find a park?
Having said that, individual approaches to driving can determine the outcome of the experience; some find it relaxing as it is an opportunity to have quiet time.
4. Provocation
This time could be used wisely, as people are recommended, in order to utilise this time, to listen to podcasts or audio books, which promote anti-stress.
5. 5 Ways to Wellbeing
6. Response
Friday, 29 July 2016
Week Two :: Research
Melinda and I began research on data related to driving/commuting.
There were several great online resources, such as Wellington Absolutely Positively, and Statistics New Zealand that were able to inform about this topic. Through our research we were able to come to the realisation that there are direct correlations between those who commute on a regular basis and the standard of overall wellbeing, even enjoyment of life. Research explained that those who travel longer distances are more likely to have an overall unsatisfying outlook of their own lives. Shocking.
Here is a link that I discovered online that we both had an understanding laugh over:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pexIwT39m5Q
I feel like this video is a great example of just how drivers can be on the roads, and if commuters are choosing to take private vehicles (which is our approach), it is evident that it's not all idealisms when it comes to driving, and having to deal with others on the roads.
There were several great online resources, such as Wellington Absolutely Positively, and Statistics New Zealand that were able to inform about this topic. Through our research we were able to come to the realisation that there are direct correlations between those who commute on a regular basis and the standard of overall wellbeing, even enjoyment of life. Research explained that those who travel longer distances are more likely to have an overall unsatisfying outlook of their own lives. Shocking.
Here is a link that I discovered online that we both had an understanding laugh over:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pexIwT39m5Q
I feel like this video is a great example of just how drivers can be on the roads, and if commuters are choosing to take private vehicles (which is our approach), it is evident that it's not all idealisms when it comes to driving, and having to deal with others on the roads.
Week Two :: The First EX-CHANGE
Today was our first experience of the inter-disciplinary EX-CHANGE.
Students were asked to bring to the table a summary of the brief they had begun working on, and to show progress and direction of where they were headed with the brief.
I really enjoyed this experience, as although my partner and I had missed the first two classes of the new semester and were still establishing the direction for which we were to head, it was a wonderful opportunity to see what inspiration others were drawing for their proposed direction.
I found the EX-CHANGE difficult in some aspects, as I feel that it was too early in the semester to really bring anything in particular to present to the other disciplines. The impression was that the disciplines move at different paces, and we had research to show.
However, it was interesting having an open discussion on topic, and being able to offer support towards other in the beginning stages of their project. This offered a sense of networking and wider interest towards the brief from other parties.
Students were asked to bring to the table a summary of the brief they had begun working on, and to show progress and direction of where they were headed with the brief.
I really enjoyed this experience, as although my partner and I had missed the first two classes of the new semester and were still establishing the direction for which we were to head, it was a wonderful opportunity to see what inspiration others were drawing for their proposed direction.
I found the EX-CHANGE difficult in some aspects, as I feel that it was too early in the semester to really bring anything in particular to present to the other disciplines. The impression was that the disciplines move at different paces, and we had research to show.
However, it was interesting having an open discussion on topic, and being able to offer support towards other in the beginning stages of their project. This offered a sense of networking and wider interest towards the brief from other parties.
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