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Subjects: Social Impact

  • Are We There Yet?

    Are We There Yet?

    With options like public transport, Uber, Pogo, bike commuting, ride sharing and walking, travel has become something we customize. The emphasis is on control, efficient timing, and avoidance of owning an expensive vehicle. It’s exciting to arrange your travel via Smartphone, for schedules, for arrangements and for mapping but a lesser footprint on the environment is the key behind exploring alternatives to the car.

  • Cozmo Coding AI Robot

    Cozmo Coding AI Robot

    Cozmo is the Coding A.I. robot that utilizes block pgramming for K-8 and high-level programming SDK for high-school and post-secondary classes. Cozmo comes with free android/iOS/Amazon Kindle apps and charging platforms. An incredibly diverse programming tool, with a personality that will enage any age level.

  • Design and the Environment

    This program investigates the main environmental issues that have had an effect on design. It looks at some problematic aspects of design and how some designs that have made major contributions to society have had negative environmental consequences. The viewer is led through an exploration of eco-friendly design and how designers use Life Cycle Assessments to ensure that products have a minimal environmental impact. Sustainable design techniques are investigated and a case study of the Beddington Zero Energy building is used to demonstrate what is possible using sustainable design techniques. A further Case Study of the VW 1 Litre Car demonstrates innovative solutions to environmental problems.

  • Social and Ethical Issues in Design and Technology

    This program explores the associated social, lifestyle, ethical and ecological considerations that designers and multinational companies must address while moving through the design cycle. The program uses clear commentary, historical footage and real products to illustrate these considerations. Contributions from design cycle experts, Dr Anderson and Dr Jackson enable the student to clearly comprehend these issues as well as make their own judgment of the positive and negative aspects of the Global Marketplace.