This was my display at the “Design by 9” exhibition featuring the Major Design Projects of the Design Technology students in my year. The display featured a prototype of the “Mr Drippy” water saving device that I developed throughout the year. Whilst it was not the most refined or polished product that I designed during high school it was, however, the most creatively demanding task I was involved with. My focus was on innovation and trying to create something new and exciting. Throughout the development stage of the project I found myself utilizing new and creative means to resolve the many obstacles, limitations and problems that were arising. This resulted in the extensive experimentation of tools, materials and techniques which, while exhausting at the time, really tested my creativity abilities and in many ways, resulted in a more fulfilling experience.
This is an image of the Gratitude Pagoda, located in the Sunnataram Forest Monastery near Bundanoon in the NSW Southern Highlands. A central focus within the Pagoda project which began in April of 2002, the relics or remains of the physical body of the Buddha after his cremation in India in 543BC are regarded as the holiest objects of meditation. The Pagoda itself was based on three other well known pagodas located in Northern Thailand, however, maintains a uniquely all natural sandstone finish. Donations comprised the bulk of funding for the project and the majority of the work was carried out by the monks themselves. Having visited the Monastery regularly since the commencement of the project and witnessing its progress first hand, I think that the Gratitude Pagoda is a wonderful piece of architecture. Still under development, the Pagoda’s intricate detail and sheer presence is simply outstanding and continues to amaze me each time I see it.
This is the family dog Piper who we have had for over five years. She was an abused and abandoned dog that we rescued from the pound. She is a mutt, old, disobedient and sleeps most of the day but one way or another, always manages to entertain us all.
This was my display at the “Design by 9” exhibition featuring the Major Design Projects of the Design Technology students in my year. The display featured a prototype of the “Mr Drippy” water saving device that I developed throughout the year. Whilst it was not the most refined or polished product that I designed during high school it was, however, the most creatively demanding task I was involved with. My focus was on innovation and trying to create something new and exciting. Throughout the development stage of the project I found myself utilizing new and creative means to resolve the many obstacles, limitations and problems that were arising. This resulted in the extensive experimentation of tools, materials and techniques which, while exhausting at the time, really tested my creativity abilities and in many ways, resulted in a more fulfilling experience.
This is an image of the Gratitude Pagoda, located in the Sunnataram Forest Monastery near Bundanoon in the NSW Southern Highlands. A central focus within the Pagoda project which began in April of 2002, the relics or remains of the physical body of the Buddha after his cremation in India in 543BC are regarded as the holiest objects of meditation. The Pagoda itself was based on three other well known pagodas located in Northern Thailand, however, maintains a uniquely all natural sandstone finish. Donations comprised the bulk of funding for the project and the majority of the work was carried out by the monks themselves. Having visited the Monastery regularly since the commencement of the project and witnessing its progress first hand, I think that the Gratitude Pagoda is a wonderful piece of architecture. Still under development, the Pagoda’s intricate detail and sheer presence is simply outstanding and continues to amaze me each time I see it.
This is the family dog Piper who we have had for over five years. She was an abused and abandoned dog that we rescued from the pound. She is a mutt, old, disobedient and sleeps most of the day but one way or another, always manages to entertain us all.
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