Blog 19 - Answer 2

This is an example of a classic theme.

1. What is your EQ?
1. How can an interior designer blend a clients ideas with his own to create a professional result? 
2. What is your first answer? (In complete thesis statement format)
1. An interior designer can blend the client's ideas with their own by having a complete understanding of what the client's visual. 
3. What is your second answer? (In complete thesis statement format)
1.  An interior designer can blend the client's ideas with their own by using the environmental psychology to create that comfortable environment. 
4. List three reasons your answer is true with a real-world application for each.
1.  People study the foundation of feng shui. 
2.  People to have the setting fit to their personality. 
3.  The idea of open concept. 
5. What printed source best supports your answer?
1.  Interior Design by Jenny Gibbs 
6. What other source supports your answer?
1.  Practicing Architecture by Nalina Moses 
7. Tie this together with a concluding thought.
1.  I choose this answer because throughout most of my research it talks about placing items and also talks about the why you need to listen to your client since some people like to place somethings in one place while others want it somewhere else. 

Blog 18 - Interview 3 Reflection

The visuals and emotions that the picture gives off is a modern feeling.

Interview 3

1.  What is the most important thing I learned from the interview?   
1.  I learned that the client wants to be satisfied at all times even if you change that thoughts of change the idea they will give you the approval at the end of the day since it is their project. The way that this will only go right is to communicate with them with every little thing. Make sure that no matter what they know what is happening because they have a change in mind all last minute and you need to know that in order for them to feel great and comfortable when it comes to grand reveal to them.
2. How has your approach to interviewing changed over the course of your senior project?
1.  I realized that it helps a lot to get a varied of people to interview because your able to get the different personalities and perspectives that you wouldn't know if you only interview the same person over and over again. It allows you to use as a great source of understanding and actually experiences that first hand knowledge. Also it has allowed me get out of my comfort zone and see the bigger picutre of real world scenarios.

Blog 17 - Independent Component 2 Approval

This is a picture of the venue for where we are going to have prom. 

1. Describe in detail what you plan to do for your 30 hours.
1. I will be reading 2 books that will allow me to get the understanding of interior design but also have these books get the knowledge on the business aspect since it will talk about how the work with clients. Will also be ta coordinator hat will help ASB make the final discussions with prom but also if they wish to have me help them with any other type of event that needs planning.
2. Discuss how or what you will do to meet the expectation of showing 30 hours of evidence.
1. I will be reading these books for research check and also on my free time so I can get that understanding. With prom I will be logging the times we meet to do the finalizations and the meeting with the committee. I will also use the time it takes me to find vendors for all aspects that will affect prom itself. I will help them plan senior breakfast if needed. The outcome will be the result of my component.
3. Explain how this component will help you explore your topic in more depth.
1. With the books I would like to find them from interior designers themselves but if not go into the books that have business aspect because it will allow me to understand how we would with clients since my EQ is dealing with clients. For prom, I will have ASB as my clients and I will be the person visualizing everything. I will clients like outside vendors and make sure everything turns out like how I see it. This is will help me since I’m dealing with the ideas of others (ASB, prom committee) and making it all come out to one idea.
4. Post a log in your Senior Project Hours link and label it "Independent Component 2" log.
1. Independent Component 2

Blog 16 - Lesson 2 Reflection

The flow of this environment is endless.

1. What are you most proud of in your Lesson 2 Presentation and why?
1. I was really proud that I took my time and didn't rush into it. I'm also proud that I was able to practice this time and really put in my full knowledge because we were able to use a PowerPoint. 
2. What assessment would you give yourself on your Lesson 2 Presentation (self-assessment)? Explain why you deserve that grade using evidence from the Lesson 2 component contract.
1. I would give myself an AE I went into depth and made sure I gave a clear understanding. Everyone seemed engaged and were polite head knotting me throughout my presentation. I also went into depth by giving them an example in person to them.
3. What worked for you in your Lesson 2?
1. I was able to practice and also putting my activity first because it allowed me to calm my nerves down and control how fast I talk. I also loved the fact that I used the PowerPoint because it allowed me to look back and remember something that I forgot before I moved on.
4. What didn't work? If you had a time machine, what would you have done differently to improve your Lesson 2?
1. I would put more pictures and so that the audience knew exactly what I meant. I would also use more props so they can comprehend my topic even more and it would also help increase my grade. 
5. What do you think your answer #2 is going to be?
1. I think that my answer #2 will be able to use color in a way that the client doesn't notice. I would also say the use of furniture because these is where the connections of the interior designer comes in because they like to use only some people for the materials. 

Blog 15 - Independent Component 1

This is an example of a remodeling taking place. 

LITERAL

• “I, Mario Men., affirm that I completed my independent component which represents 30 hours of work.”
• Gibbs, Jenny. Interior Design. New York: H.N. Abrams, 2005. Print. and the help of my family allowed me to be able to remodel the home
• Independent Component 1
• My component ended up having me to remodel some rooms in the house, I remodeled my 2 living rooms downstairs, my sister bedroom and also my parents. I helped my parents get a bigger bed and more furniture as well as being able to create a focal point of the room. I completely changed my sisters room by adding a bigger bed, and all one color furniture. Down stairs we refurbished our couches and also rearranged the room. For the other living room we added curtains, new rug, and new furniture.

INTERPRETIVE

APPLIED

• How did the component help you understand the foundation of your topic better?  Please include specific examples to illustrate this.
• The reason why I did this as my Independent Component is to see to work with a client but also because it ended up creating a better understanding of my topic. Throughout the whole processes I put in my skills to work like creating a focal point and also trying to see what colors work well with what. I also found ways to included the way to room flowed to create a bigger space than what we normally had. Overall, I was able to actually see what an interior designer really goes through when trying to work with clients.

Blog 14 - Third Interview Preparation

This room is able to have this type of color because of all the natural light.

1. Who do you plan to interview?  What is this person's area of expertise?
1. I plan to interview my mentor and have him tell me how he is able to blend the ideas of his and the clients since he has been doing this for a long time now.  
2. Verify that you have called your interviewee to schedule an interview.  What is the date and time of the interview? 
1. I have not yet done this but plan to do it throughout the course of this week. 
3. Phrase an open-ended question that will help you find research resources that would help to answer the EQ.
1.  What part of the brain lets you connect all the images and colors you see and how are you able to manipulate it?
4. Phrase an open-ended question that will help you think about other useful activities you might do to help you answer the EQ (IC2, possible experts to talk to, etc).
1. How am I able to know if the client is truly satisfied with the result that you give and what hidden emotions do they express? 
5. Phrase two open-ended questions that help you to understand your interviewee's perspective on an aspect of your EQ. 
1.  What factors do you see in a person when you get into working with them that will let you know if it is going to be a smooth ride?
2. What thoughts comes to mind with taking to the client about there specific needs?

Blog 13 - 10 Hour Mentorship Check-In

This is a classic look that is considered rustic and historical.

1. Where are you doing your mentorship?
1. I'm doing my mentorship at Arcel's Design at is located in the City of Industry.
2. Who is your contact?  What makes this person an expert?
1. I work with Arcel R. Punsalang, he is the person who started Arcel's Design and he has a degree in design as well as being certified. He also is in the International Interior Design Association.
3. How many  hours have you done during the school year? (Summer Mentorship Hours and Mentorship Hours should be reflected separately in your Senior Project Hours log located on the right hand side of your blog).
1. I have done exactly 10 hours so far because I'm looking to a place closer to home. 
4. Succinctly summarize what you did, how well you and your mentor worked together, and how you plan to complete the remaining hours.
1. We do one on one projects when it comes to reviewing and seeing if I'm doing things write. He treats me like an Intern but with more respect since I'm his first high school student. I plan to finish my hours soon since I figured out my schedule but hope to find a closer place to my home if it is possible.