{"id":255341,"date":"2024-06-19T15:36:30","date_gmt":"2024-06-19T07:36:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wonderful-indigo-elk.62-72-47-242.cpanel.site\/?p=255341"},"modified":"2024-06-19T15:36:30","modified_gmt":"2024-06-19T07:36:30","slug":"student-innovators-blend-design-philosophy-and-technology-in-creations","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/uptownmanila.com\/?p=255341","title":{"rendered":"Student Innovators Blend Design Philosophy And Technology In Creations"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Magnitude: Groundbreaking Innovations, a series of human-centered design solutions by 17 Filipino designers, addresses issues on sustainability, productivity, health, and safety to enhance the quality of life of its users. The importance of material development, environmental design, and bio-waste management were likewise considered.<\/p>\n<p>Conceptualized and created by the budding talents from the Industrial Design Program of the De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde (DLS-CSB), the works integrated design philosophies with technology to meet the demands of the modern consumer. <\/p>\n<p>To champion circularity, CeliaWorks by Mikaela Asuncion introduced how the mycelium in fungi can serve as a binding agent to wood waste, resulting in an organic, durable, and lightweight composite. Pomtex by Rika Higashi highlighted how the by-products of pomelo fruits may be converted into a fire retardant and humidity-resistant material. <\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_257348\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-257348\" style=\"width: 1776px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pageone.zyndk8.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/CeliaWorks-by-Mikaela-Asuncion-01.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1776\" height=\"1184\" class=\"size-full wp-image-257348\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-257348\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">CeliaWorks by Mikaela Asuncion<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_257350\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-257350\" style=\"width: 1028px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pageone.zyndk8.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Pomtex-by-Rika-Higashi-01.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1028\" height=\"1386\" class=\"size-full wp-image-257350\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-257350\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Pomtex by Rika Higashi<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>To promote long-term ecological balance, Brianna Khu\u2019s Bukopel revolutionized retail packaging for self-care products using coconut agricultural waste. Sue Oblepias\u2019 Parafilter gravity-fed filtration system showcased a more efficient and affordable way to purify tap water using coconut fiber and coconut-activated charcoal.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_257351\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-257351\" style=\"width: 2560px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pageone.zyndk8.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Bukopel-by-Brianna-Khu-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1810\" class=\"size-full wp-image-257351\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-257351\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Bukopel by Brianna Khu<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_257352\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-257352\" style=\"width: 2390px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pageone.zyndk8.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Parafilter-by-Sue-Oblepias-01-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2390\" height=\"2560\" class=\"size-full wp-image-257352\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-257352\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Parafilter by Sue Oblepias<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Several proposals focused on the organization of physical spaces. Austin Panti\u2019s Aatos, an adjustable ergonomic armchair, accommodated left- and right-handed primary learners and fostered excellent posture during extended study sessions. <\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_257353\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-257353\" style=\"width: 1184px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pageone.zyndk8.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Aatos-by-Austin-Panti-01.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1184\" height=\"1776\" class=\"size-full wp-image-257353\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-257353\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Aatos by Austin Panti<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Ysabella Villaverde\u2019s VISILLA, an improved gang chair for airport passengers, featured reclining seats, mini tables, charging outlets, and storage systems. Kenji Del Rosario\u2019s MOKU, an avant-garde outdoor ventilation system inspired by the airflow patterns of termite mounds, incorporated TEFLON funnel and delicate orchestration of moisture and temperature gradients. <\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_257354\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-257354\" style=\"width: 2486px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pageone.zyndk8.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/VISILLA-by-Ysabella-Villaverde.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2486\" height=\"1396\" class=\"size-full wp-image-257354\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-257354\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">VISILLA by Ysabella Villaverde<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_257355\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-257355\" style=\"width: 1776px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pageone.zyndk8.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/MOKU-by-Kenji-Del-Rosario-01.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1776\" height=\"1184\" class=\"size-full wp-image-257355\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-257355\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">MOKU by Kenji Del Rosario<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Other creations aimed to boost efficiency and effectiveness. Kasalo, a redesign of the traditional ice cream cart by Jewel Baltazar, featured horizontal and vertical grips for comfortable maneuvering, swivel wheels with a stopper for stability, and a removable cooler for effortless cleaning. IGAH, a coffee bean dryer by Glenn Laurence Hernandez, is completed by an advanced rotating mechanism, strategically positioned fans and heat lamps, a control panel, and a safety monitoring program.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_257356\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-257356\" style=\"width: 1165px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pageone.zyndk8.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Kasalo-by-Jewel-Baltazar-01.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1165\" height=\"1651\" class=\"size-full wp-image-257356\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-257356\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Kasalo by Jewel Baltazar<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_257357\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-257357\" style=\"width: 984px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pageone.zyndk8.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/IGAH-by-Laurence-Hernandez.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"984\" height=\"1396\" class=\"size-full wp-image-257357\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-257357\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">IGAH by Laurence Hernandez<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Under the well-being category, INSURIN, a vacuum-insulated diabetic care kit by Derick Chen, came with spacious pockets for essentials such as glucometer, syringes, and lancets and kept temperature-sensitive medicine cool for hours. <\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_257358\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-257358\" style=\"width: 1776px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pageone.zyndk8.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Insurin-by-Derick-Chen-01.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1776\" height=\"1184\" class=\"size-full wp-image-257358\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-257358\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Insurin by Derick Chen<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>PULSO, a heart monitoring-alerting system by Kathlyn Go, was equipped with ECG technology and an alerting pendant for comprehensive supervision of heart rhythm, heart rate, and blood oxygen levels.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_257359\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-257359\" style=\"width: 1040px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pageone.zyndk8.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Pulso-by-Kathlyn-Go-01.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1040\" height=\"1349\" class=\"size-full wp-image-257359\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-257359\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Pulso by Kathlyn Go<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Mary Joyce Curia\u2019s Geknu, an assistive knee support for patellar tendonitis rehabilitation, presented personalized progress thanks to an integrated mobile app, an accelerometer for real-time position feedback, and gyroscope smart technology for measuring angular velocity. <\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_257360\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-257360\" style=\"width: 1184px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pageone.zyndk8.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Geknu-by-Mary-Joyce-Curia-01.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1184\" height=\"1776\" class=\"size-full wp-image-257360\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-257360\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Geknu by Mary Joyce Curia<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Angelica Ibit\u2019s Malia, a rechargeable menstrual management device that utilized heat therapy, featured a foldable pad, elastic belt for security and gentle compression, three heat settings, and an automatic shut-off. <\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_257361\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-257361\" style=\"width: 2560px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pageone.zyndk8.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Malia-by-Angelica-Ibit-01-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1912\" class=\"size-full wp-image-257361\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-257361\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Malia by Angelica Ibit<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Inspired by the armadillo\u2019s natural defense mechanism of curling into a protective shell, RJ Mallari\u2019s ARMA collapsible helmet included light signal indicators for the visibility of urban bike commuters and offered compact portability when not in use. <\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_257363\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-257363\" style=\"width: 1184px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pageone.zyndk8.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/ARMA-by-RJ-Mallari-01.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1184\" height=\"1776\" class=\"size-full wp-image-257363\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-257363\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">ARMA by RJ Mallari<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Also designed for cyclists who bear the scorching weather, Juan Carlos Prado\u2019s ArcticPro arm sleeve presented active external cooling technology through moisture-wicking fabrics and gel packs that strategically targeted pulse points.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_257364\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-257364\" style=\"width: 1707px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pageone.zyndk8.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/ArcticPro-by-Juan-Carlos-Prado-01-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1707\" height=\"2560\" class=\"size-full wp-image-257364\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-257364\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">ArcticPro by Juan Carlos Prado<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>To prevent heat-related complications for dogs, Raphael Amparo\u2019s Furbool KoolK9 provided cooling through evaporation and refrigerated gel packs, which are stored in the front pocket near the chest and stomach areas. <\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_257366\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-257366\" style=\"width: 1003px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pageone.zyndk8.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Furbool-KoolK9-by-Raphael-Amparo-01.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1003\" height=\"1962\" class=\"size-full wp-image-257366\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-257366\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Furbool KoolK9 by Raphael Amparo<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Ideal for hard-of-hearing individuals, the Sagip emergency alert device by Joyce Genesis Vasquez delved into wearability, relays alerts through vibrotactile signals, and allows direct communication between the transmitter and the gadget.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_257367\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-257367\" style=\"width: 1184px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pageone.zyndk8.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Sagip-by-Joyce-Vasquez-01.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1184\" height=\"1776\" class=\"size-full wp-image-257367\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-257367\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sagip by 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