Category: U1.1 METHODS OF INVESTIGATING

WRITTEN RESPONSE For this project, I chose BINGFIELD PARK, a venue near my home, as the starting point for my observations. To make my observation more detailed and precise, I tried to narrow down the scope of my observation and slowly moved my focus to the swing set facilities in the corner of the park.…

LOCATION: BINGFIELD PARK – SWINGS SET METHOD OF INVESTIGATING: ILLUSTRATION Building on the observational experiments from the first two weeks, my focus in this unit has been on studying two sets of swings in a local park. Through my observations, I discovered that the swings are not limited to their conventional use as recreational equipment.…

In my second week of research, I focused on how people interact with the swings. I observed the behavior of individuals from different age groups and examined their intentions when using the swings. Due to the varying sizes of the swings, the target users naturally differed; however, when individuals outside the intended demographic used the…

Week 1 Exploration and Site Selection In the first week of this unit, I experimented with four observation methods to explore my chosen site. While wandering near my home, I discovered a playground within Bingfield Park. To narrow the focus of my observation, I decided to concentrate on the swings within this playground. The swing…