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Misc. Barbie: Redesigned Article

by on January 29, 2016 11:48 am
I saw this article and found it to be very relevant to our class discussions re: diversity! Check it out: http://time.com/4197499/barbies-new-body-photos-of-curvy-tall-and-petite/?xid=time_socialflow_facebook

Week 4: Fröbel's Forgotten Gift

by on January 25, 2016 12:00 am
In reading “Fröbel’s Forgotten Gift…,” I couldn’t help but remember Barbie Fashion Designer from my own childhood. I didn’t own the game, but I begged my friend Victoria to play whenever I was at her house. As I recall, it was a fairly open-ended design project, though firmly within the Barbie world of “Dream Date”… Read more Week 4: Fröbel's Forgotten Gift

Lisa Goochee Redesign Assignment 1: My Password Journal

by on January 24, 2016 9:40 pm
My Password Journal Link I chose to redesign My Password Journal by Mattel. This product offers a small note pad encased within a pink and purple plastic electronic case that locks upon closure. It’s aimed at girls ages 6-12. It can only be opened by the owner’s voice and chosen password. The journal will record the… Read more Lisa Goochee Redesign Assignment 1: My Password Journal