October
25,
2010
By:
Carolyn D. from Portland, OR
You might also check the London Design Museum at www.designmuseum.org . My school district has a filter blocking me from viewing the site. Maybe they offer teacher resources too.
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October
25,
2010
By:
Kevin L. from Chalmette, LA
Adolph Hitler was a failed artist before his rise to power, and then later tried to suppress the avant garde in Germany. Was this jealousy brought on by his personal failure or was it the typical threat that all creative expression presents to any totalitarian leader, the danger of free-thinking and self-expression?
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October
25,
2010
By:
Carolyn D. from Portland, OR
I saw the title "Design Speaks" and this may be a different topic but I had two interesting observations from my 6 year old relating to logo design and how kids' perception can differ from adults. She commented on the check mark that was on a piece of clothing she thought she needed for a sport. When I asked her more about it, I realized she was talking about the Nike swoosh. When she woke up in the car last weekend, we were in the Target parking lot and she said "I know where I am - Target." When I asked her how she knew she said that she had seen the "dog's eye." This reminds me that visual symbols are so powerful and usually recognized by small children way before they can read. It also makes me think of what meaning they see behind these icons and what that means.
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October
22,
2010
By:
Mary R. from Woodbury, MN
Although I didn't see that segment I'd like to say that the art and design segments on CBS News Sunday Morning and 60 Minutes are excellent. CBS will sell copies for teachers interested in using them in the classroom. They did two excellent segments on architect Frank Gehry that are great for use in design lessons at the middle and high school levels. Many videos available for middle school are not very well done but these short interviews really keep the kids interested. You can search their website or call to purchase. The last Frank Gehry segment was on Jan. 23, 2002 on 60 Minutes. He discusses his design process and how he gets his ideas. They also show lots of his work.
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September
6,
2010
By:
Brittain V. from Washington , DC
Reading through some of the other replies clarified the direction of this conversation. On that note, I recently learned about the history of the runes. Fascinating! The rune that transliterates to our modern g is represented by the symbol X, meaning gift. It was designed to show an even exchange, such as a kiss. We still use this meaning when we sign letters with an x!
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August
31,
2010
By:
Stephanie M. from New YOrk, NY
Interesting video. I'm thinking of using it as a moment of break between activities. Thanks for sharing.
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