Discussion Topics for 2010.12.20.
Questions composed by group 13.
Group member: Chien , Miranda , and Rita .
Q1: If you are a product-designer, and you need to design a new product for developing countries, what kind of product will you design? Why?
Q2: Will you buy products which are designed or produced in developing countries? Why or Why not?
Q3: Do you want any product which is specially designed for you? What is it?
My name is Mamie Hsu. My ID# is 97540304.
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I think I will buy some products that are produced in developing countries. It is because that those products are cheap. However, if the product is something need good functions or qualities like computers, I will not buy it produced in developing countries. It is because that those skills in making this kinds of items are not as good as those in well-developed countries. Inevitably, we live in the global village, we can not avoid buying things produced in developing countries no matter you like it or not. The best way for you to protect your right to buy things is to think twice before you buy a product and make sure the product have a warranty.
My name is Sally Huang. My ID# is 97540340.
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I think we all have to buy something are designed or produced in developing countries sometimes because we are live in a globalism world. Therefore, we cannot reject everything which made from the developing countries. Owing to that in developing countries, their human resources are cheaper and their products are cheaper, too. In that case, we may consider buying them. But in fact, I always consider the sources of the products that I want to purchase, because I’m afraid of buying something without protection, especially for the health. So, I will think twice before buying the products which are designed or produced in developing countries.
My name is Evita Huang. My ID# is 97540332.
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I do want a robot that is specially designed for me. The technique of making robots has been well developed and robots will replace labor power. And combine AI with robots, robots can be designed for any kind of needs. Like the movie I, Robot, almost every family gets a robot which can serve their master personally. If I had a robot, it can be my housekeeper who helps me clean my house and cook for me. Although a robot has no emotion, it is designed for taking my orders and it will not offend me.
My name is Chien Liao. My ID# is 97540309.
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Yes, I want a new product which is specially designed for me, and that product will be "behavior recorded device." The reason I want such a device is that recently my memory is surprisingly short. I can't remember what I ate for my lunch, where I put my contact lenses, and even the decision I just made. To help me remember what happen in my daily life, I need a device which can record my every act automatically. With the new device, I can recall what I just eat and later I'm not going to have the same thing, where my contace lenses are so that I can make sure that it's not ghosts stealing my things. I want the product only open to me. I mean, nobody other than me can see the data in the device, for I don't want my stupid behavior to be exposed. I also want the product to be touch-screen because touch-screen is a trend now. If better, the the size of the device should be no larger than an iPod-touch. I don't like big-size products.
My name is Winnie Chen. My ID# is 97540337.
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OF COURSE I want a product which is specially designed for me. Actually, cosmetics is one of my dream product. Although there are many kinds of cosmetics for different types of skin, I still can't find one product that is really suitable for me. Therefore, I really want a facial skincare product for me.
My name is Judith Fan, and my ID# is 97540338.
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Actually we are now always buying the products that produced in developing countries like Thailand and China. For instance, we buy NIKE shoes which are mostly made in Thailand, and we also buy SONY cameras which are made in China. Purchasing and Using those products is inevitable now, and I think sooner or later, we will not be able to decide whether to buy their product or not because they will replace all the other producers.
My name is Kathy Hsu. My student ID# is 97540306
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Yes, I will buy the products which are designed or produced in developing countries. Moreover, it is hard for us to buy products which are came from developing countries. If we look carefully into the things we bought, we can find out that those things were all came from developing countries.
My name is Linda Yeh. My ID# is 97540310.
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I want a product specially designed is shoes. I like to go everywhere. Therefore, I think having a pair of good shoes is very important. Recently, I read a book called Creative Paris. There is a store to making shoes by the boss. She can make a pair of shoes specially designed for every customer. Cusotmers can express their ideas to boss so that boss can make shoes by their size and what they want. In my opinion, it is very special that you can have a pair of unique shoes. It is hard to find the same shoes. So, I want a product like this.
My name is Kelly. My student ID# is 97540314
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Yes, I want things that are specially designed for me, because that would be the most suitable for me. For example, I hope to have a pair of jeans that is specially designed for me because my bottom is out of proportion with my waist. Also, I want a pair of glasses so I can have the most suitable glasses which can make me look better.
My name is Cynthia. My ID# is 97540331.
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Yes, I want to have a product that is designed for me, and the product I want most is perfume. There are many kinds of brand of perfume and various types of smell but it’s really a hard work to find a bottle of perfume that is suitable to each of us. Some people are allergic to certain elements in perfume or some people will find that they are not allergic to the perfume but they don’t like its smell. So I hope that there is a bottle of perfume included its packaging and smell are both only designed for me.
I am Jane. My ID# is 97540343.
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Yes. If I could, I would like to own a product which is designed specially for me. I hope it can make up my weakness and help me a lot. Actually, I am a person who often loses something and forgets where something is. If there is a product which can remind me what I forget, that will be great. Besides, with its help, I could make fewer mistakes and make things better.
My name is Iris. My student ID# is 97540346
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I remember well that there is a perfume store in one of the western country and the manager has said that every individual in the world has his/her own scent.
Therefore I really want to have such an unique product that can represent me, so that as soon as my friends or other peopole smell the perfume they'll know that "oh, it must be Iris...." However, as I know, it's always expensive to have a customized product.
I am Jenny Chang. My ID# is 97540327.
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I love the product designed for me especially handbag. It is so embossing that a passing stranger carries the handbag which is identical to mine. If my handbag is special and unique, I could avoid such an embarrassment. Besides, it is hard to find a handbag which can fit different situations. When I go to school, I need a large handbag to carry several heavy books. But, I just need a small handbag to carry some personal stuff as I stroll around the streets. I hope the size of the handbag can easily change depending on my needs.
My name is Ellen. My ID# is 97540342.
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I would by products produced by developing country. Everyone has different ideas toward things. In my opinion, those people in rich nation would buy things once it is the most fashion, top and the most technological products. They think it would fit their life and bring them convenience. They don't even care for the price of product. However, those people developing counrty would think twice before making decision. They would think every aspects of products whether it is really usefull, the price is appropriate or not, is there any function that is needed to improved. The problem which country to produce the product is not important, the one that we should concer is whether the product fit our need and is also environmental-friendly which is the most important in modern society.
I am Sally Chen. My ID# IS 97540329.
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If I am a product designer, I think I want to design clothes for developing countries, because as I was little, it was my dream to become a clothes designer. Actually, I was interested and also talented in art,so I want to design clothes that is really unique and artistic. For example, I think it might be really cool if I can blend two elements which are "rock & roll" and "romance" into clothes. To me, "rock & roll" representing rebellion can embody the spirit of girls in this generation; the element of " romance" can embody the fantasy of love. Therefore, this is what I will do if I want to design something for a person or a country.
I'm Flora My Stu ID#is 97540302.
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A personalized product will be appealing to me due to the reason that most of the time I am alone. So, I believe that it will be convenient for me to own one. For example, I often take the bus alone, so if I have a product that can tell me the arriving time of the bus, I can save a lot of time wasting on my waiting for the bus.
I am Eve. My ID# is 97540312.
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If possible, I want a pet robot whcih is specially designed for me. A pet robot is not a machine. It is like pet and seems to have soul. It is specially designed for me for it can understand me well and is only for me. It's like family or friends. When I am happy, I can share with it. When I am sad, it can comfort me. When I am along, it will accompany with me. Actually, with it, I won't feel along. So, I want a specially designed pet robot. Its life will never end until I die.
I’m Ariel, and I want to answer question#2
ReplyDeleteI think I will buy products produced in developing countries. Products from China, Vietnam, or other developing countries are everywhere in our daily lives. Actually, it’s very hard to not to buy products made in developing countries. Moreover, products made in developing countries are in deed much cheaper. So, I’ll over check the quality of those products before buying them, and basically, I think I’ll still buy products produced in developing countries.
Name: Wendy Kuo. Student ID: 97540453
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Because of globalization, it is inevitable to not find products that are designed or made in developing countries. Therefore, I will not intentionally boycott most products, but I will take into consideration the country of manufacture when buying certain products. For example, if the product is food related, i would have second thoughts of buying it. but if it is a table, or furniture, where the place of manufacture would not effect the quality, i would buy the product.
I am Phoebe Huang. My ID# 97540315.
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Yes, I would buy products which are made in developing countries because they are cheaper. Actually, most products we used, such as clothes and electric appliances are made in China or Vietnam. Nowadays, those big name companies design products and send product samples to developing countries to process. Some people tend to worry the quality of a product which is made in developing countries, but I do not think it is a big concern because those big-brand companies will control their quality of products.
However, when it comes to products for daily use such as tissue paper, I would be more careful not buying products from China.
I am Amanda. My ID# 97540452.
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I would like to buy a personalized product like the alarm clock. I want to own a special alarm clock that can exactly wake me up because I always sleep late and have to wake up early. For example, if the alarm clock can make an noisy sound like my sister's singing, I will wake up instantly without keeping sleeping.
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ReplyDeleteI am Kabi Lee. My ID# 97540317.
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Yes, I will buy products which are made in developing countries because products from those countries are much cheaper. However, I will think twice before buying food products from developing countries, and China is the number one on my list. There is so much negative news about food products in China such as nostoc(髮菜) made from hair that I exclude china food from my receipt.
I am Jennifer Ou Yang. My ID# is 97540303.
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When purchasing products, the very first thing I will do is searching for the label and check out where this product is made in. And I find it kind of difficult to find product designed in developing countries since the biggest designers are still from developed countries. But finding products which were produced in developing countries is far easier since there are more labor energy in those countries, and without a doubt, “Made in China” is almost everywhere. To be honest, Chinese products are the very last items I would use for the quality is beyond guarantee. The sanitation condition and “commerce ethic” are so low that I’m worry when using products made in China. But when it comes to some particular products such as cotton-made clothes, I will definitely choose the Indian ones for cotton is so famous in India even if it is a developing county.
I am Apple. My ID# is 97540321
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For everyone has different needs, of course I'd like to have a product which is specially designed for me. The product that is most useful and wanted to me now is a notebook with a build-in printer. For everytime when I complete a report and need to print it out, I have to go to the convenient stores or computer service classroom to print it out. It really troubles me!! By the way, even though it's a printer build-in notebook, it should be as thin and light as it is now (without build-in printer). What's more, it would be much more ideal if the printer could be a laser printer and the price of this product could be cheap enough for me to purchase.
My name is Jonathan. My ID# is 97540351.
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now is the era of globalization, and you can even see any border in products, so in using and buying products that made in developed country is normal nowadays.
My name is May. My ID# is 97540333.
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Yes, I definitely want something which are designed for me. For example, eye-glasses, coat hangers, notebooks, clothes, expecailly furniturs!! Because they're our daily necesity. We can see them any time, any where. That will make me happy.
My name is Alice. My ID# is 97540311.
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Yes, I want a product which is specially designed for me. Because I am a person who always loses direction and can't tell the correct direction, I really need a personal GPS. With the helpful and useful GPS which is designed for me, I can no longer worried about getting lost.
My name is Karn. My ID# is 97540348.
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Yes, I want a robot that is only designed for me. It can do the houseworks for me like clean the house and prepare the meals so that I don't have to worry about what I am going to eat and spend time on house cleaning. It help me save time and do other things. So I want a robot which is specially designed for me.
My name is Schumi,97540454.I want to answer question NO.3.
ReplyDeleteIf possible,I want to have a surrogate that can represent myself which has none of my drawbacks. It can enable me to do something that I never could do.For example, Working 100 hours without sleep... Time is never enough for me.
Samuel
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Question 2
As long as I know where a product was designed or produced, and as long as I have the chance, I would choose the ones from developing countries only as long as it is pointed out that the products were designed or produced by people who earned at least the minum wage to secure their existence. There are organizations who are trying to protect workers, but unfortuntely not enough.