Entry 4:

Today we began building our disc golf basket and bench. We were able to build the basket without the parts that are being ordered online. The three rings used for construction were made of PVC pipe, and were glued together. When we began construction, we realized that we did not have enough pipe or T connectors. We were able to get extra pieces from home depot, allowing us to finish most of the basket.

We also began creating a bench for the course. When finished, it will be 2 feet tall and shaped like a horseshoe. The wood for the bench was measured and cut, but no other work was completed. As I am part of the media and marketing team, I started creating the website for the project, with the help of Edgar. I added head shots of most of the team, and added the individual pages for the site as well. So far, we are just waiting for the extra parts to be delivered, and the bench needs to be constructed. After we complete the basket and bench, we can make final adjustments to create a finished product.

Entry 3:

Today, we began refining our main idea, Disc Golf. We plan on creating a single "hole" that shows how the concept would work in Keiser Park. Our main idea is to build a hanging basket, made out of PVC pipe, and information signs. We began budgeting for the required materials, and also started brainstorming course suggestions.

I am in charge of building the information signs, as well as media and marketing. This includes creating a logo and keeping the style of published work consistent. It is important for us to incorporate beauty and voice into our work, instead of just fun, in order to create something that is visually appealing and eye catching.

Entry 2:

This day was dedicated to defining a solution for our project. Each group member was required to present at least two ideas for a solution. I had three ideas, an amphitheater, a giant magnetic art board, and a large tube instrument. The most popular and feasible idea was the tube instrument, as it would be cheap and easy to build, while the most difficult would probably be the amphitheater.
The two top ideas out of the entire group were disc gold and the tubephone. We ended up choosing disc golf, and we decided to add some musical aspects to the baskets. To make the game more unique, we brainstormed ideas of different baskets, including some that were hanging or glowing. By making the baskets more interesting, they will attract larger crowds. Our group also chose not to use technology such as lights and electronics for the project, as these may take away from the user's experience.

Day 1: Introduction

Today we officially began our core project. We were each assigned to groups of 8 or 9, in order to answer the question, "What makes a community stable?" Our general goal is to research community in a public space, Keiser Park, and design an activity that encourages the building of community.