Project 3

Tag line: “Mind Full or Mindful?”

mind·ful·ness

ˈmīn(d)f(ə)lnəs/

noun

noun: mindfulness

1.   the quality or state of being conscious or aware of something.

"their mindfulness of the wider cinematic tradition"

2. a mental state achieved by focusing one's awareness on the present moment, while calmly acknowledging and accepting one's feelings, thoughts, and bodily sensations, used as a therapeutic technique.

Project Goal:  The goal of my project is to create a piece of furniture that will best serve studying college students while also providing them with information on how to de-stress and utilize it for their productivity and relaxation. 

Chosen Process:  I want to focus on the use of a beanbag chair that serves the purpose of efficiency and relaxation.

Location:  I want my chair to be placed in a quiet corner of the Kent State Library, Kent Free Library or in any study lounge that will be utilized by students who need to study

Colors:

·      Blue: tranquil, peaceful, encourages calmness, dark hues have stronger effect

·      Pink: soft, tranquil, peaceful, promotes better balance of energy

·      Yellow: sunny, cheerful, lifts spirits & combats stress

·      Green: restful, quiet, soothing, invites harmonious feelings to diffuse anxiety

·      Violet: peace, strength, wisdom, can promote peaceful feeling that relieves stress

Final Steps:  “Tips on how to de-stress”

I think these tips are going to be situation and dependent on the individual looking to de-stress, but they will most definitely be of beneficial information to the user. 

Considering the use of sacred geometry, I want to have 3-5 main ideas of how to de-stress, and in a web-type of design idea, I want to incorporate 3-5 sub-ideas under each main idea.  I want to make the ottoman the key graphic, with the colors and pattern tied in to the main chair.

·      Life style changes

o   Exercise regularly

o   Eat healthy, light foods such as vegetables and grilled meats instead of deep fried or greasy foods

o   Get enough sleep

o   Try yoga or meditation

o   Take time to do the things you love

·      Try stress-relief tools

o   Squeeze a stress ball

o   Let yourself have a good cry

o   Talk it out

o   Write an “angry letter” that you won’t have to see again

o   Take a deep breath

·      Other tips

o   Keep a daily “to-do” list & keep it short

o   Do one thing at a time

o   Be 10 minutes early to classes, appointments, meetings, etc.

o   Let your lunch be a relaxing time to yourself

o   Stop trying to do things perfectly