Science & Tech
Nowadays, child protection features are a main selling point for many vehicles such as family SUVs. However, this wasn't always the case. Critiquing these early attempts to protect and entertain children in the backseat of cars could give insight to design pitfalls only visible in the back mirror
Business
In my experience, shoe and boot cleaners are few and far between at state and local parks. And, when they are present, there's no signage explaining how or, more importantly, when and why you should use them. Cleaning your shoes before entering and leaving a park is a
Arts & Lifestyle
I recently visited the Veronica Ryan exhibit at the Wexner Art Museum. I was interested in how her work displayed icons of the interior world such as pillows and how her adaptation of them as art could serve as inspiration for my own designs. Incorporating the philosophy of Ryan'
Special Interest
When staring out of the window of a car, I often find myself becoming lost in the world outside my window. Before I know it, time has past and I'm at my destination. A similar effect can be seen when observing art in a more controlled environment as
Business
In our project kickoff with the ODNR, we were told that State Park visitation is good for the economy. In the results of our survey of Ohio state park managers, several park managers expressed concerns and frustrations with lack of funding and issues due to limited budget. Marty Schladen (2025)
Business
There are a lot of conversations in the children's entertainment space about excessive stimulation and it's impacts on development. As such, Connolly's approach focusing on a core experience could help inform design decisions that allow children to calm down and focus while standing out
Business
As littering is a huge problem in state parks, especially state park beaches like in Alum Creek, I was thinking about how you can address large amounts of trash. I went to middle and high school in a suburb of Philadelphia, and my family now lives in a suburb of
Business
SDVs (Software-defined vehicles) are all the rage in the automotive industry. Despite this, Honda, usually a late adopter of novel technology recently announced that it will be focused on creating SDVs. The company added the creation its own OS and AI integration into the timeline for its newest generation
Science & Tech
With the advancement of entertainment technology, the incorporation of screens into car entertainment was inevitable. However, the implementation of said screens has been anything but graceful for a multitude of reasons. Analyzing these reasons could give insight to needed improvements as more advanced entertainment technology is implemented in vehicles. This
Science & Tech
When visiting metro parks, I encountered several interactive educational stations. In my experience at science museums, as well, interactive exhibits have always been popular. They're engaging, and turn concepts tangible. Considering an interactive component to help educate state park visitors on low-impact practices, I looked for writing
Science & Tech
As designers, one of the most common traps while creating solutions for a client is assuming that you operate on the same wavelength as them. While designing for children, one must consider the difference in psychology, motor skills, and logic development as shown by UX designer Andrew Smyk: I have
Special Interest
To learn more about what its like to drive with children, I sat down with some of the survey respondents to gather specific stories. I was able to connect with three parents with varying social backgrounds, ages, and number of children. What was the best long car ride with kids