Science & Tech
Plastic waste is an issue that affects everyone and everything. It extends beyond boarders, infecting both the human and natural world. With an issue this big, you would think that this would mean national leaders are willing to work out a way to manage it. And yet, talks remain at
Business
Ecological and sustainability are two terms that go hand in hand. However economy is seen as a factor of pollution cause more or a need for sustainability. So how can economies utilize sustainability in order to help the environment and themselves. Economic sustainability is about creating long-term economic growth
Special Interest
Intergenerational communication can be difficult. This issue can be even harder when the transfer of important data/information is being done. Research examining consumers’ comfort with sharing their date of birth with unfamiliar companies found that 21% of 18-24 year-olds feel comfortable doing so, compared to just 8%
Special Interest
We all know that money is a sensitive topic. One that most people avoid talking about. However, sometimes the best thing to do is share what you know instead of keeping it to yourself. But tread with caution, it takes precise wording and an open mind to make sure the
Arts & Lifestyle
Alex Eagle, a designer based out of London, and her husband Mark Wadhwa, a property developer and entrepreneur, Have come together to work on a new project; creating a space that has everything a person could want. Together the two structures, known as 180 Quarter, cover an entire city block,
Arts & Lifestyle
Art is a powerful tool. It has the ability to call attention to important issues in a framework that can be more thought provoking than just talking. A key part of this is due to the fact that art is visual. It can take a problem and my it tangible
Science & Tech
This conjecture looks specifically at the ways we can manipulate the car to create a calm and peaceful environment for passengers. I learned about the 4D movie models that use the audience's senses to create a more immersive experience for movie watchers (Whitten, 2024). I explored how color
Opinion
This Local Loops capstone project addresses the environmental issue of plastic waste, specifically post-consumer plastic such as single-use items and 3D printing scraps. By working with a community driven circular economy model, centered locally within the Central Ohio area. The initiative explores how design can expand the end-
Special Interest
Interview conducted with Lynelle Kristine, September 16, 2025. I prepared 11 questions to help guide the conversation. 1. What ages do you work with? 2. What types of techniques do you use? How do they change when working with adults vs children? 3. How would you define mindfulness? Does it
Special Interest
Conducted an interview with an Intervention Specialist from Upper Arlington School, Columbus, OH. Mary Weaver works directly with kids ages Kindergarten and 1st grade. She also teaches yoga in her free time and utilizes numerous mindfulness practices in her classroom. Mrs. Weaver is also a parent to two young children
Business
To better understand Honda, my group and I went to the Germain Honda of Dublin dealership to get some better insight on what we are designing for. We were able to explore Honda models, including the Odyssey, the Passport, and the Pilot. This was extremely relevant to our capstone because
Special Interest
Interview with car sales employee at Dublin Honda Dealership, with years of experience. What would you show first? "Odyssey is typically the family lover, but everything is dictated on what people are saying/previous influence." Odyssey is considered their main family vehicle Pilot is alternative for all wheel