{"id":16269,"date":"2025-03-11T10:57:57","date_gmt":"2025-03-11T14:57:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/id\/?p=16269"},"modified":"2025-03-11T10:57:57","modified_gmt":"2025-03-11T14:57:57","slug":"reconciling-technological-ambition-with-human-centric-design-at-display-2024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/id\/2025\/reconciling-technological-ambition-with-human-centric-design-at-display-2024\/","title":{"rendered":"Reconciling Technological Ambition with Human-Centric Design at DisPLAY 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: center;\">By <span class=\"TextRun SCXW3685102 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW3685102 BCX0\">Juwairiya Kembo<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<table style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 33.3333%;\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-16463\" src=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/id\/wp-content\/uploads\/8-IMG_6751-400x267.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"400\" height=\"267\" srcset=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/id\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/8-IMG_6751-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/carleton.ca\/id\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/8-IMG_6751-1400x933.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/carleton.ca\/id\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/8-IMG_6751-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/carleton.ca\/id\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/8-IMG_6751-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/carleton.ca\/id\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/8-IMG_6751-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/carleton.ca\/id\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/8-IMG_6751-700x467.jpg 700w, https:\/\/carleton.ca\/id\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/8-IMG_6751.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 33.3333%;\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-16448\" src=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/id\/wp-content\/uploads\/1-IMG_6523-400x267.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"400\" height=\"267\" srcset=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/id\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/1-IMG_6523-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/carleton.ca\/id\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/1-IMG_6523-1400x933.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/carleton.ca\/id\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/1-IMG_6523-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/carleton.ca\/id\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/1-IMG_6523-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/carleton.ca\/id\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/1-IMG_6523-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/carleton.ca\/id\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/1-IMG_6523-700x467.jpg 700w, https:\/\/carleton.ca\/id\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/1-IMG_6523.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 33.3333%;\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-16282\" src=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/id\/wp-content\/uploads\/12-IMG_6746-400x267.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"400\" height=\"267\" srcset=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/id\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/12-IMG_6746-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/carleton.ca\/id\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/12-IMG_6746-1400x933.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/carleton.ca\/id\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/12-IMG_6746-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/carleton.ca\/id\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/12-IMG_6746-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/carleton.ca\/id\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/12-IMG_6746-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/carleton.ca\/id\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/12-IMG_6746-700x467.jpg 700w, https:\/\/carleton.ca\/id\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/12-IMG_6746.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 33.3333%;\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-16281\" src=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/id\/wp-content\/uploads\/11-IMG_6742-400x267.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"400\" height=\"267\" srcset=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/id\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/11-IMG_6742-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/carleton.ca\/id\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/11-IMG_6742-1400x933.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/carleton.ca\/id\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/11-IMG_6742-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/carleton.ca\/id\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/11-IMG_6742-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/carleton.ca\/id\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/11-IMG_6742-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/carleton.ca\/id\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/11-IMG_6742-700x467.jpg 700w, https:\/\/carleton.ca\/id\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/11-IMG_6742.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 33.3333%;\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-16279\" src=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/id\/wp-content\/uploads\/9-IMG_6737-400x267.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"400\" height=\"267\" srcset=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/id\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/9-IMG_6737-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/carleton.ca\/id\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/9-IMG_6737-1400x933.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/carleton.ca\/id\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/9-IMG_6737-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/carleton.ca\/id\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/9-IMG_6737-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/carleton.ca\/id\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/9-IMG_6737-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/carleton.ca\/id\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/9-IMG_6737-700x467.jpg 700w, https:\/\/carleton.ca\/id\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/9-IMG_6737.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 33.3333%;\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-16453\" src=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/id\/wp-content\/uploads\/2-IMG_6634-400x267.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"400\" height=\"267\" srcset=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/id\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/2-IMG_6634-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/carleton.ca\/id\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/2-IMG_6634-1400x933.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/carleton.ca\/id\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/2-IMG_6634-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/carleton.ca\/id\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/2-IMG_6634-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/carleton.ca\/id\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/2-IMG_6634-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/carleton.ca\/id\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/2-IMG_6634-700x467.jpg 700w, https:\/\/carleton.ca\/id\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/2-IMG_6634.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">As the semester came to a close, a palpable sense of accomplishment filled the pavilion. Students, alumni, faculty, friends, and family mingled amidst vibrant displays and discussions, celebrating the unique journey of each student from the School of Industrial Design.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">On December 6, the School hosted DisPLAY 2024\u2014a day-long event, spotlighting creativity, innovation, and achievement. A highlight of the academic calendar, the event showcased the progress of first-year students through to fourth year and Master\u2019s (MDes) students, providing a glimpse into the program\u2019s dynamic and inclusive design community.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u201cThe idea is not only to engage our students in seeing each other\u2019s work and connecting with their families,\u201d said faculty member Rob Watters, encapsulating the inclusive spirit of the event \u201cbut also to bring in people from high schools and the industry,\u201d stimulating broader conversations about design.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">From Design Synthesis to Designing with Data<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_16447\" style=\"width: 1410px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-16447\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-16447 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/id\/wp-content\/uploads\/Juan-Seminar-1400x933.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1400\" height=\"933\" srcset=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/id\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/Juan-Seminar-1400x933.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/carleton.ca\/id\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/Juan-Seminar-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/carleton.ca\/id\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/Juan-Seminar-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/carleton.ca\/id\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/Juan-Seminar-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/carleton.ca\/id\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/Juan-Seminar-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/carleton.ca\/id\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/Juan-Seminar-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/carleton.ca\/id\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/Juan-Seminar-700x467.jpg 700w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-16447\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Professor Juan Jim\u00e9nez Garc\u00eda with a group of fourth-year students (Rohan Kumar, Dexter Blake, Behzad Rashidizadeh, Luca Forget, David Thompson, Farah Al-Nabtiti, Tyler Vongsouneth, Florencia Lanzon)<\/p><\/div>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">The day kicked off at 10:00 a.m. with a series of fourth-year seminars led by Professors WonJoon Chung and Juan Jim\u00e9nez Garc\u00eda. These presentations set the tone for the event, highlighting the creative rigor and design-thinking approaches that define the School of Industrial Design.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Professor Chung\u2019s seminar, <\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">Design Synthesis<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"none\">, offered a pragmatic lens on the design process, guiding the students through the structured processes of synthesizing this information into actionable insights. The session tackled one of design\u2019s central challenges: making sense of overwhelming amounts of information gathered through interviews, observations, and secondary research. Meanwhile, Professor Juan Jim\u00e9nez Garc\u00eda\u2019s seminar, <\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">Designing with Data: From Big Data to Small Data and Beyond<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"none\">, explored the transformative role of data in design. The session invited students to think critically about data\u2019s potential and limitations, connecting their personal experience with broader insights about data.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Rohan Kuman, one of the fourth-year students, presented a compelling analysis during the seminar, drawing parallels between the industrial revolutions of the past and today\u2019s data-driven era. His topic, <\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">The Allure of Data<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"none\">, likened the unrefined state of today\u2019s raw data to crude oil during the Industrial Revolution\u2014abundant yet untapped in their unrefined state.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Reflecting on his own experience, Kuman shared how a series of health challenges led him to track his lifestyle. \u201cIt started as a doctor&#8217;s recommendation to keep a journal about myself,\u201d Kuman shared. What began as a practical solution six years ago quickly evolved into a deeper exploration of how personal data <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">could inform lifestyle changes. As Kuman continued gathering data over the years, he realized that raw data, much like crude oil, was \u201cuseless\u201d in its unrefined form. \u201cThe process of how we refine oil, we could refine data in a similar way, to make data actually useful,\u201d he emphasized, drawing a powerful analogy.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">For Kuman, data has the potential to drive meaningful change. \u201cWe&#8217;re going to the fourth industrial revolution,\u201d he said, linking data\u2019s growing influence to the historical impact of oil. Just as oil reshaped the world and became difficult to replace, Kuman envisions data as the foundation of this new era, if we can learn to refine and apply it.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span class=\"TextRun SCXW70208251 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW70208251 BCX0\">Demystifying Research: A Panel Discussion<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW70208251 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:280,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_16277\" style=\"width: 1410px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-16277\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-16277 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/id\/wp-content\/uploads\/7-IMG_6725-1400x933.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1400\" height=\"933\" srcset=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/id\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/7-IMG_6725-1400x933.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/carleton.ca\/id\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/7-IMG_6725-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/carleton.ca\/id\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/7-IMG_6725-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/carleton.ca\/id\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/7-IMG_6725-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/carleton.ca\/id\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/7-IMG_6725-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/carleton.ca\/id\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/7-IMG_6725-700x467.jpg 700w, https:\/\/carleton.ca\/id\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/7-IMG_6725.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-16277\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Professor Paul Thibadeau, Sharon Rojas, Sage Tse, and Hala Hawa<\/p><\/div>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Without missing a beat, this year\u2019s DisPLAY event also included an engaging panel discussion, <\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">Demystifying Research: A Conversation on Getting Started and Succeeding in Academia and Fostering Social Impact.<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"none\"> Moderated by Professor Paul Thibadeau, the panel featured insights from Sage Tse (1st Year MDes Student), Sharon Rojas (2nd Year MDes Student), and Hala Hawa (Alumna).<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">When asked how the research related to their everyday life, Rojas whose work focuses on data physicalization, highlighted how her research not only shaped her professional perspective but also influenced her personal growth.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">&#8220;For me, research has become a way of life. Rojas explained. \u201cIt motivates me to question everything. Whenever someone says something, or I see it on the news, I\u2019m like, how do they know? Who did they ask? Why are they saying that?\u201d\u00a0 Her words resonated with the panel\u2019s audience, illustrating how research can fuel curiosity and a constant drive for deeper understanding.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span class=\"TextRun SCXW41704274 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW41704274 BCX0\">Creativity on Display<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW41704274 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_16275\" style=\"width: 1410px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-16275\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-16275 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/id\/wp-content\/uploads\/5-IMG_6681-1400x1050.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1400\" height=\"1050\" srcset=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/id\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/5-IMG_6681-1400x1050.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/carleton.ca\/id\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/5-IMG_6681-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/carleton.ca\/id\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/5-IMG_6681-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/carleton.ca\/id\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/5-IMG_6681-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/carleton.ca\/id\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/5-IMG_6681-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/carleton.ca\/id\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/5-IMG_6681-700x525.jpg 700w, https:\/\/carleton.ca\/id\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/5-IMG_6681-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/carleton.ca\/id\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/5-IMG_6681.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-16275\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Annika Delichte, first-year student at School of Industrial Design at Carleton University<\/p><\/div>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Throughout the day, creative displays adorned the pavilion, including the captivating <\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">IDES1300 Major Project 02: Let There Be Light!<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"none\"> The course project required students to design and fabricate a light fixture, emphasizing structural integrity, light diffusion, and visual appeal using high-density polyethylene (HDPE plastic).\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Annika Delichte, a first-year student, shared her enthusiasm for the project. &#8220;I feel like this course really focused on model building and coming up with lots of different ideas before really focusing on one,&#8221; she said. Annika described the process, which involved sketching extensively, creating miniature models, and iterating designs based on consistent feedback from her professors.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Reflecting on her experience, Annika expressed her excitement for creating something tangible. \u201cI think ending it with a final product that&#8217;s a working, functional item has just been super cool,\u201d she said. Her pride was evident as she shared that she had already set up her light fixture in her dorm. \u201cI had it up in my dorm the other day, and I\u2019m like, \u2018oh my god, I\u2019m going to bring it back there, like, I&#8217;ve been missing it [seeing it at the DisPLAY event].\u2019 She continued, \u201cthis kind of shifted my mind and made me realize, \u2018this is actually possible\u2019, and it\u2019s made me so excited for next semester.\u201d<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span class=\"TextRun SCXW83913774 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SpellingErrorHighlight SCXW83913774 BCX0\">Port<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SpellingErrorHighlight SCXW83913774 BCX0\">avax<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW83913774 BCX0\">: A Portable Fridge for Vaccine Delivery<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW83913774 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<table style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 46.4706%;\">\n<p><div id=\"attachment_16278\" style=\"width: 460px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-16278\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-16278\" src=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/id\/wp-content\/uploads\/8-IMG_6732-400x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"450\" height=\"337\" srcset=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/id\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/8-IMG_6732-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/carleton.ca\/id\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/8-IMG_6732-1400x1049.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/carleton.ca\/id\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/8-IMG_6732-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/carleton.ca\/id\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/8-IMG_6732-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/carleton.ca\/id\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/8-IMG_6732-1536x1151.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/carleton.ca\/id\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/8-IMG_6732-700x525.jpg 700w, https:\/\/carleton.ca\/id\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/8-IMG_6732-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/carleton.ca\/id\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/8-IMG_6732.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-16278\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Richard (Yuchen Pan). A third-year student standing next to his project, Portavax\u2014a portable fridge designed to assist health workers in delivering vaccines door-to-door.<\/p><\/div><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 53.5294%;\">\n<p><div id=\"attachment_16279\" style=\"width: 510px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-16279\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-16279\" src=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/id\/wp-content\/uploads\/9-IMG_6737-1400x933.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" srcset=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/id\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/9-IMG_6737-1400x933.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/carleton.ca\/id\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/9-IMG_6737-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/carleton.ca\/id\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/9-IMG_6737-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/carleton.ca\/id\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/9-IMG_6737-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/carleton.ca\/id\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/9-IMG_6737-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/carleton.ca\/id\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/9-IMG_6737-700x467.jpg 700w, https:\/\/carleton.ca\/id\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/9-IMG_6737.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-16279\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Portavax\u2014a portable fridge designed by Richard, to assist health workers in delivering vaccines.<\/p><\/div><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">While some projects on display focused on artistic expression or technical exploration, Richard, a third-year student, showcased a design with a focus on societal impact and functionality. Drawing inspiration from real-world challenges, his project, <\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">Portavax<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"none\">, is a portable fridge designed to assist health workers in delivering vaccines to remote, hard-to-access areas, such as rural villages or regions with rough terrain, prioritizing ease of transport and accessibility.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u201cThe fridge carries vaccines in a design tray that is for oral vaccines, and they&#8217;re able to carry it comfortably and with enough protection for the vaccines,&#8221; says Richard.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Explaining his motivation, Richard shared, the project aimed to address the UN&#8217;s Sustainable Development Goals related to good health and reducing inequalities. 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Our ultimate goal is to help others. That\u2019s why we do this work\u2014to figure out problems, who to help, and how to help. If you\u2019re someone who enjoys being creative but also understands the importance of being pragmatic and addressing real needs, design might just be for you.&#8221;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">As the event wrapped up at 5:00 pm, Watters concluded, \u201c[DisPLAY] sets the tone perfectly for a well-deserved break before heading into the next term.\u201d<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>By Juwairiya Kembo As the semester came to a close, a palpable sense of accomplishment filled the pavilion. 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