J10

Design 200 has been quite the growing experience for me. I came in to this class thinking about pursuing a design minor, but was nervous as hell to get back into the creative world after being away from it for so long. Not only has this class been an easy transition for me, but it has opened my eyes to many more interests of mine that I never knew about before this class. I have rediscovered my genuine love for nature and sustainability. I have a new passion for environmental design. The day we learned about Biomimicry I was so interested that I still talk about to this day to my friends and family. Design 200 taught me to not be afraid. To speak up and share my ideas. It taught me that making a mistake is a positive experience and will only help to get you to your final product. I learned to never fear your original intuition. Most of all I learned that design is everywhere. Designers never stop designing and the world and our society is full of spaces and objects that are always seeking new designs. There were times in this course where I felt intimidated and slightly overwhelmed by the ideas and work of fellow students, but in turn I realized it only helped me grow. Having the opportunity to create my own blog posts and then browse my classmates helped the class have a much more open and comfortable environment. I especially enjoyed how throughout the quarter the class was pretty much an on your own type deal, but that we had to keep in touch with our card groups. I never felt alone, and knew I had three personal contacts in case I ever had a question or needed help. Ending the quarter with a project combining all of our efforts was the cherry on top. I feel ready for my next design course, and I am no longer afraid to pursue a minor in design. I am extremely grateful I decided to take Design 200 as my first actual design class here at Ohio State; it was relaxing, informative and taught me new foundations within the art world while giving me the opportunity to share ideas with my peers in the same boat as me.