Monday, 22 January 2007
Viridian Design Movement (Bruce Sterling)
"The Viridian design movement is an aesthetic movement centered around bright green environmentalism concepts. It ties together environmental design, critical technophilia, and global citizenship.
It was founded in 1998 by Bruce Sterling, an Austin-based postcyberpunk science fiction author. Sterling remains the central figure in the movement to this day, with Alex Steffen perhaps the next best-known."
http://www.viridiandesign.org/
It was founded in 1998 by Bruce Sterling, an Austin-based postcyberpunk science fiction author. Sterling remains the central figure in the movement to this day, with Alex Steffen perhaps the next best-known."
http://www.viridiandesign.org/
Whats in a laptop
http://www.greenpeace.org/international/campaigns/toxics/electronics/what-s-in-electronic-devices
Sunday, 21 January 2007
Key facts continued...
here is some more information about the waste generated.
* The amount of waste materials used whilst the laptop is in production equals the wieght of a car.
Imagine trying drag a laptop that wieghed as much as a car. How could we illustrate this so it has a impact.
* The toxins from the materials used in the laptop ie lead, murcery leak into the enviroment through the water and air.
*The waste materials are being dumped into landfills in easten countrys like india and china. Here a child is dismantling e-waste which contains many hazadous chemicals known to be potentially very damaging to childrens health. Cancer and birth defects have developed from this e-waste
Matt
Greenpeace e-waste
heres an a link to an article on e-waste theres an interesting slideshow
http://www.greenpeace.org/international/campaigns/toxics/electronics
Matt
http://www.greenpeace.org/international/campaigns/toxics/electronics
Matt
Recycle
heres a link i found whilst researching about recycling. With the animation we should inform people of the waste but also what they could do to help.
http://www.foe.co.uk/living/tips/mobiles_and_printer_cartridges.html
Matt
http://www.foe.co.uk/living/tips/mobiles_and_printer_cartridges.html
Matt
Calculating energy costs per laptop
http://michaelbluejay.com/electricity/computers.html
This link allows the user to calculate how much energy their laptop uses.
This link allows the user to calculate how much energy their laptop uses.
Current Recycling Slogans
http://www.midpoint-int.com/word.mvc?show=slogans
A website with current logos and slogans for recyling campaigns.
A website with current logos and slogans for recyling campaigns.
Dirty Technology
Ive been researching into e-waste particually waste generated from deskop and laptop computers. I havnt managed to find strong facts about the waste created from the computers yet but i found an article which is about the materials used in computer. Some of the most hazarous materials inside the computers are lead, magnezium and silicon when computers are dumped into landfills these toxic materials effect the surrounding lakes and fields. Most of the computers are dumped in india and china, reasurch is bieng led into the effects of these materials which poeple say can cause cancer and birth defects.
Matt
Saturday, 20 January 2007
Onedotzero
A collection of various artists working in the field of moving image come together in "onedotzero". On this website they are various expamples of animations and films based on a range of ideas. Its a good resource into differnt styles of animation.
Matt
http://www.onedotzero.com/home.php
Matt
http://www.onedotzero.com/home.php
E-waste
Dealing with toxic computer waste
By Yo Takatsuki
Business reporter, BBC World Service
An unfortunate by-product of today's fast-moving digital age is the obsolescent equipment that gets discarded in its wake.
Old computers look harmless but may contain toxic substances One estimate suggests that by 2010, 100m phones and 300m personal computers will be thrown on the rubbish tip. Most of these contain toxic cocktail of substances including lead, mercury and arsenic. At the moment a lot of this waste ends up, often illegally, in dumping sites around the globe, especially in the developing world. The European Union is working on new laws to encourage the safe disposal of what is called e-waste. It is drafting a Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) directive that will ensure that more of the responsibility for dealing with old computers and mobiles will be placed on their manufacturers. Deadly poison
HAZARDOUS WASTE
1: Lead in cathode ray tube and solder
2: Arsenic in older cathode ray tubes
5: Antimony trioxide as flame retardant
4: Polybrominated flame retardants in plastic casings, cables and circuit boards
3: Selenium in circuit boards as power supply rectifier
6: Cadmium in circuit boards and semiconductors
7: Chromium in steel as corrosion protection
8: Cobalt in steel for structure and magnetism
9: Mercury in switches and housing
Computers and mobile phones contain a large variety of chemicals and plastics which can cause serious harm if not dealt with correctly. Eric Karofsky from AMR Research advises companies about getting rid of such troublesome waste.
"There are all sorts of problems. These are toxic materials that need to be collected and recycled appropriately.
"If not, they are severe environmental hazards for both the population that lives near landfills as well as the world."
"Ideally an approved collector will accept it," Mr Karofsky adds. "They will erase data on the hard drive or destroy it physically." He feels that unless companies are punished there will always be computer waste ending up illegally dumped in Africa, India and China. "Until severe financial penalties are levied upon the brands, these laws will not help much." Recycle frequency A 2005 study by the environmental group Greenpeace found that as much as 47% of waste found at 18 European seaports was illegal, much of it toxic and headed for export. The computer industry is increasingly waking up to the need to control where its products end up when their useful life is over. Electronic waste often ends up in developing world dumping sites Some computers are recycled and re-fitted to be sold on as second-hand equipment, often to people in developing countries. Computer giant Dell has introduced a programme that helps its customers get rid of their old computers free of charge. They employ partner companies to organize the disposal of products in a safe and environmentally friendly manner.
"It is definitely a challenging area for us as producers. Dell has developed a standard we work to in terms of the partners we use," says Jean Cox-Kurns of Dell Computers. "The greatest concern our customers have apart from where our computers end up, is how their data will be managed." "What our programme allows us to do is to track the equipment all the way through the process." Many people currently upgrade their computer when only one aspect of their current PC becomes outdated. Dell is hoping to create products that allows users to upgrade parts of the machine rather than all of it. "There's a greater demand for the latest and greatest all of the time," Ms. Kurns says. "We're continuously looking at designs and ways to perhaps build in a modular structure to computers. "That way, even if the whole computer isn't suitable maybe
Matt
By Yo Takatsuki
Business reporter, BBC World Service
An unfortunate by-product of today's fast-moving digital age is the obsolescent equipment that gets discarded in its wake.
Old computers look harmless but may contain toxic substances One estimate suggests that by 2010, 100m phones and 300m personal computers will be thrown on the rubbish tip. Most of these contain toxic cocktail of substances including lead, mercury and arsenic. At the moment a lot of this waste ends up, often illegally, in dumping sites around the globe, especially in the developing world. The European Union is working on new laws to encourage the safe disposal of what is called e-waste. It is drafting a Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) directive that will ensure that more of the responsibility for dealing with old computers and mobiles will be placed on their manufacturers. Deadly poison
HAZARDOUS WASTE
1: Lead in cathode ray tube and solder
2: Arsenic in older cathode ray tubes
5: Antimony trioxide as flame retardant
4: Polybrominated flame retardants in plastic casings, cables and circuit boards
3: Selenium in circuit boards as power supply rectifier
6: Cadmium in circuit boards and semiconductors
7: Chromium in steel as corrosion protection
8: Cobalt in steel for structure and magnetism
9: Mercury in switches and housing
Computers and mobile phones contain a large variety of chemicals and plastics which can cause serious harm if not dealt with correctly. Eric Karofsky from AMR Research advises companies about getting rid of such troublesome waste.
"There are all sorts of problems. These are toxic materials that need to be collected and recycled appropriately.
"If not, they are severe environmental hazards for both the population that lives near landfills as well as the world."
"Ideally an approved collector will accept it," Mr Karofsky adds. "They will erase data on the hard drive or destroy it physically." He feels that unless companies are punished there will always be computer waste ending up illegally dumped in Africa, India and China. "Until severe financial penalties are levied upon the brands, these laws will not help much." Recycle frequency A 2005 study by the environmental group Greenpeace found that as much as 47% of waste found at 18 European seaports was illegal, much of it toxic and headed for export. The computer industry is increasingly waking up to the need to control where its products end up when their useful life is over. Electronic waste often ends up in developing world dumping sites Some computers are recycled and re-fitted to be sold on as second-hand equipment, often to people in developing countries. Computer giant Dell has introduced a programme that helps its customers get rid of their old computers free of charge. They employ partner companies to organize the disposal of products in a safe and environmentally friendly manner.
"It is definitely a challenging area for us as producers. Dell has developed a standard we work to in terms of the partners we use," says Jean Cox-Kurns of Dell Computers. "The greatest concern our customers have apart from where our computers end up, is how their data will be managed." "What our programme allows us to do is to track the equipment all the way through the process." Many people currently upgrade their computer when only one aspect of their current PC becomes outdated. Dell is hoping to create products that allows users to upgrade parts of the machine rather than all of it. "There's a greater demand for the latest and greatest all of the time," Ms. Kurns says. "We're continuously looking at designs and ways to perhaps build in a modular structure to computers. "That way, even if the whole computer isn't suitable maybe
Matt
Friday, 19 January 2007
Green Peace laptop artical
Apple has recently launched its new range of MacBooks, but what you also get with a new MacBook is the highest level of another type of toxic flame retardant, tetrabromobisphenol A. Apple claims it is looking for alternatives but for now it appears to be using far more of this toxic chemical than its competitors.
Dr. Kevin Brigden, of the Greenpeace Science Unit, was alarmed by the results: "During the sampling process it was remarkable to note that, whether Mac or PC, once you by-pass the sleek and cool design of these computers, hazardous substances are a component common to all."
Previous Greenpeace research has revealed that the same toxic chemicals found in these tests are polluting electronic waste (e-waste) scrap yards in China and India. These yards are often the final polluted resting place of computers thrown away in other countries.
Dr. Brigden visited these yards to take samples in 2005: "BFRs, especially PDBEs, were widespread in the recycling yards and surrounding environment in China and India where electronics components are being scrapped. Lead was also found in many locations, often at very high levels."
Because none of the large electronics players have a comprehensive take-back policy for their old products many old computers end up dumped in Asia and recycled by hand in appalling conditions.
Electronics is a fast moving, innovative industry that can respond quickly to users' wishes and new trends. It's high time it moved quickly to make greener, longer-lasting products to help reverse the growing trend in toxic e-waste.
Dr. Kevin Brigden, of the Greenpeace Science Unit, was alarmed by the results: "During the sampling process it was remarkable to note that, whether Mac or PC, once you by-pass the sleek and cool design of these computers, hazardous substances are a component common to all."
Previous Greenpeace research has revealed that the same toxic chemicals found in these tests are polluting electronic waste (e-waste) scrap yards in China and India. These yards are often the final polluted resting place of computers thrown away in other countries.
Dr. Brigden visited these yards to take samples in 2005: "BFRs, especially PDBEs, were widespread in the recycling yards and surrounding environment in China and India where electronics components are being scrapped. Lead was also found in many locations, often at very high levels."
Because none of the large electronics players have a comprehensive take-back policy for their old products many old computers end up dumped in Asia and recycled by hand in appalling conditions.
Electronics is a fast moving, innovative industry that can respond quickly to users' wishes and new trends. It's high time it moved quickly to make greener, longer-lasting products to help reverse the growing trend in toxic e-waste.
Working progress
Stuff-o-meter
starting points
* an advert showing the damaging effects from the waste of laptops. Either in the form on a leaflet or an animation.
the animation would be built onto a new laptop, so when turned on, the animation is played showing the effects waste from laptops has on the environment and it would be better if we upgraded old laptops, rather than buy a new one and have key points of how to despose of them correctly and safely.
* the style would be line drawing in black and white, with the contrast of hand drawn illustration and 3D technical drawings.
* the animation will show a silhoet of a laptop spinning to an open position, then the images of the damaging effects the waste does to the environment, popping out of the keys on the laptop.
* key facts are important - do we want to base our drawings on...
1. what would a laptop look like if it was 4 tons?
2. how many trees would you have to grow to replace the waste that one laptop causes?
3. how many laptops are sold in a year and how much waste does it equal?
4. how much pure profit is made from a laptop?
* we want to inform people on real facts to give them a shock factor and how to despose of them in an environmently friendly way.
* do we want to use bulletins with pictures? or voice overs?
starting points
* an advert showing the damaging effects from the waste of laptops. Either in the form on a leaflet or an animation.
the animation would be built onto a new laptop, so when turned on, the animation is played showing the effects waste from laptops has on the environment and it would be better if we upgraded old laptops, rather than buy a new one and have key points of how to despose of them correctly and safely.
* the style would be line drawing in black and white, with the contrast of hand drawn illustration and 3D technical drawings.
* the animation will show a silhoet of a laptop spinning to an open position, then the images of the damaging effects the waste does to the environment, popping out of the keys on the laptop.
* key facts are important - do we want to base our drawings on...
1. what would a laptop look like if it was 4 tons?
2. how many trees would you have to grow to replace the waste that one laptop causes?
3. how many laptops are sold in a year and how much waste does it equal?
4. how much pure profit is made from a laptop?
* we want to inform people on real facts to give them a shock factor and how to despose of them in an environmently friendly way.
* do we want to use bulletins with pictures? or voice overs?
Idea pages
We discussed all the briefs and had to make the decision between the "Stuff-O-Meter" brief and the "Step by Step Guide to Climate Cool" brief. In the end we came to the conclusion that the "Stuff-O-Meter" brief would be the best because everyone could contribute their own range of skills.
Rachael - "Out of all the briefs I preferred "Stuff-O-Meter" and the "Step by step guide for climate cool". I think there was scope in both of them for every one to contribute their own art work. The climate cool brief seemed more abstract and fun to work with. However the Stuff-O-Meter was something every one could relate to and had an interest in promoting. I feel that because I am not as out spoken as other team members my idea's are not always considered."
Carrie - "I originally preferred the step by step guide to climate cool brief because I thought there was something in it for everyone. The illustrators could do the designing and those better at animation could complete the animation. The steps looked like they would be quite fun to work with and because we had to do three, it split the group pertfectly into 3 designers and 3 animators. However, I liked the look of the Stuff-O-Meter brief because I also thought there would be something in that for everyone. I missed one session because I was ill and feel I haven't been included since then."
Jess - " the brief i would have chosen to do would have been the 'step by step guide for climate cool'. mainly because it was easier to get everyone in the group involved in a certain section and it seemed more interesting to me. The brief we did decide on was slighty harder to get everyone involved. Due to this, certain team members found it harder to contribute, and i found it difficult to participate to the team".
katie - i was not here on the origional thursday so did not get to contribute to the brain storming and as there was not enough people for a new group, i joined short circuit on the friday. i have foun the brief chossen interesting but maybe not the one i would have chosen. i feel team work has been a slight struggle in our group as they have not taken advantage of our full range of skills. this has lead to certain people not contributing as much as they could have.
Team Profile
Philip Lackmaker (GRAPHICS)-philip.lackmaker@hotmail.com
Strengths: Animation, Typography, Illustrator, Book making
Weaknesses: Drawing,
Interests:Design, Typography, Illustrator, Skateboarding, Snowboarding
Roberto Goring (ILLUSTRATION)-Roblg@hotmail.co.uk
Strengths: Drawing + painting (traditional media), Digital image creation, website design + creation and 3D modelling
Weaknesses: Anything Typography.
Interests: Gaming and drawing.
Matt Keers (GRAPHICS)- matt05k@hotmail.com
Strengths: Typography, photography, book making
Weaknesses: illustration
Interests: design, skateboarding, film
Jess Godwin (ILLUSTRATION)-TIME4HEROS@HOTMAIL.COM
Strengths: illustration, screen printing, collage
Weaknesses:computers, animation
Interests:music, gigs, illustrators, skateboard designs, juggling
Katie Anderson (ILLUSTRATION)- blue_frog75@hotmail.com
Strengths: illustration, sewing, photography
Weaknesses:apple macs, animation
Interests:travelling, photography, diving
Rachael Lewis (INTERACTIVE)- Rachael_l_ @hotmail.com
Strengths: Collage, Interactive, Typography
Weaknesses: Illustration, Animation
Interests: Interactive design, Music, Fashion
Carrie Macklin (ANIMATION)- Carriemybags@hotmail.com
Strengths: Animation, Interactive, Montage
Weaknesses: Drawing, Typography
Interests: Animation, Going on holiday, Games
Strengths: Animation, Typography, Illustrator, Book making
Weaknesses: Drawing,
Interests:Design, Typography, Illustrator, Skateboarding, Snowboarding
Roberto Goring (ILLUSTRATION)-Roblg@hotmail.co.uk
Strengths: Drawing + painting (traditional media), Digital image creation, website design + creation and 3D modelling
Weaknesses: Anything Typography.
Interests: Gaming and drawing.
Matt Keers (GRAPHICS)- matt05k@hotmail.com
Strengths: Typography, photography, book making
Weaknesses: illustration
Interests: design, skateboarding, film
Jess Godwin (ILLUSTRATION)-TIME4HEROS@HOTMAIL.COM
Strengths: illustration, screen printing, collage
Weaknesses:computers, animation
Interests:music, gigs, illustrators, skateboard designs, juggling
Katie Anderson (ILLUSTRATION)- blue_frog75@hotmail.com
Strengths: illustration, sewing, photography
Weaknesses:apple macs, animation
Interests:travelling, photography, diving
Rachael Lewis (INTERACTIVE)- Rachael_l_ @hotmail.com
Strengths: Collage, Interactive, Typography
Weaknesses: Illustration, Animation
Interests: Interactive design, Music, Fashion
Carrie Macklin (ANIMATION)- Carriemybags@hotmail.com
Strengths: Animation, Interactive, Montage
Weaknesses: Drawing, Typography
Interests: Animation, Going on holiday, Games
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