Vivian Makes Things in ENGR 111

In class, Cynthia and I did another exercise in reverse engineering by taking apart an old HP printer. Turns out, those things are made of more parts than you'd imagine! Affordances and Mapping Some affordances we noticed: The tray is paper sized, indicating thatContinue reading

Caitlin, Annie, and I did some brainstorming and research into a grip aid for adaptive feathering. Here's what we came up with: Key Brainstorming Ideas Sticky things (attaching fingers to grip) Oar modifications (finger holes, ridges, etc.)  Tying (string to wrap fingers toContinue reading

Last week, we visited CRI (Community Rowing Inc.)’s boathouse for the first time. As a class, we’re going form teams to create products for CRI’s adaptive rowing community. This trip was to conduct exploratory research by asking open-ended questions about the rowers' experiences andContinue reading

After getting a brief overview on the history of disability rights in class, I did some reading about the experience of being disabled and best practices for respecting those with different abilities. In "A Day in the Life of Four Wheelers," four peopleContinue reading

1. How do you begin an erg workout? Would you mind demonstrating?  2. Do you work out alone or with a coach? If a coach is involved, what is their involvement like? 3. What do you do if you encounter a problem duringContinue reading

Though adaptive technologies are rarely in the spotlight, they play a significant role in the lives of differently abled people, allowing them to move, exercise, learn, etc. with dignity and ease. Here are a few interesting ones I found: 1. iBOT The iBOT isContinue reading

Breaking news: I can operate heavy machinery now. In ENGR 111 Class 4, I learned how to use a band saw and a drill press, making a cute keychain in the process. Band Saw and Drill Press Safety Rules 1. No loose clothing,Continue reading