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How can we transform a fleeting space, like the backseat of a car, into a sanctuary of calm and connection? This is not merely about aesthetics; it's about the deliberate orchestration of sensory experiences. We often toss around the phrase “good vibes” casually, but did you know it
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Through this article, I am exploring how the careful selection of color can transform the chaotic, often frustrating, experience of a car's backseat. Color is a powerful communication tool and can be used to signal action, influence mood, and even influence physiological reactions. Certain colors have been associated
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This collection turns lighting into a material experience rather than just a functional element. I am interested in this exploration of how light interacts with spaces and textured surfaces; transforming something ordinary into a dynamic, tactile experience that invites touch and engagement. Ceramic lighting continues to surprise us – first with
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The power of sensory design, both in this context of healthcare and my personal inquiry of automobiles, explores endless possibilities available in the world of design. This reading helps to contextualize the importance of ambiance when designing for comfort and relaxation. Designing with the Senses in Mind People assess their
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Reading this article reinforced just how much our senses influence comfort and emotional well-being. It emphasized that even the smallest shifts, like adjusting the quality of light, temperature of the seats, or improving airflow can deeply affect how safe, calm, and engaged we feel in a space. Indoor environmental quality
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With focusing on the future of recycling, the articles that I read influenced my idea of Pocket Recycling Parks. Similarly to a regular pocket park, which is green space in a smaller urban area, it provides bins to dispose of plastic waste that people aren't quite sure how
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CDME - Site visit * Point of Contact: Lili Hurst * September 2nd, 2025 * Facilitators: Everyone * Writer: Jessica Our team visited CDME, the Center for Design and Manufacturing Excellence, to see how a local Laboratory Coordinator is trying to tackle the PLA waste issue. Lili Hurst has reached out to many schools
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With my special interest being the future of recycling, the issue of the plastics in waterways appeared on my radar. In Columbus we have many clubs and organizations focusing on cleaning the watershed like with FLOW (Friends of the Lower Olentangy river Watershed) or the river specifically with Scioto Sweep.
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With my special interest being the future of recycling, it seemed fitting that I came across an article for an influencer dedicated to increasing engagement with recycling. Sara Samaniego is a recycling Youtuber dedicated to spreading awareness on how to recycle while also destigmatizing the independent recyclers that the country
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With my special interest being the future of recycling, I thought it was fitting to look into the future of Columbus as a whole after a weekly meeting with our teams point of contact, Glennon. Her background is in City and Regional Planning and she has a lot of insightful
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My special interest is focusing on the future of recycling. This article especially caught my eye because of it's unique project goal of taking on items that do not usually pass typical recycling facilities standards resulting in a trip to the landfill. One resource stream being plastic film
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My special interest is focusing on the future of recycling. This article looks at the innovative techniques that are forming to potentially solve the pollution and material toll that is accumulating with the lack of plastic recycling. Researchers from Wisconsin are processing plastics to hopefully turn them into higher valued