Game Maps / Design Videos (10-28-09)

For homework, we had to create a map that dealt with the one of the board games we played on monday. I created one which described the "Sorry!" game. It turned out to be quite simple, but it outlined the game rather well. Some people did an amazing job on theirs, especially one that actually popped out of the paper, filled with Mexican Lottery cards.

After that, we watched a few videos, which dealt with designers and companies.

I remember watching the video describing what Charles and Ray Eams did during their lifetimes, and an interesting quote stuck to my head, "Toys aren't as innocent as they appear." There was a second part to the quote which basically stated that toys represent larger and more meaningful things. I actually agree with this because if you stop and think about it, toys are derived from things that are connected to adults. For example, a Barbie doll represents a woman, whom you can manipulate when it comes to looks, crucial to most women.

Adjectives:

1. Silly

2. Sparse

3. Crooked