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The idea of cradle to cradle is pretty interesting. The idea of eliminating the concept of waste instead of reduce, minimize, or avoid waste. The book made some interesting point that most products aren't design further than their use. It made me think of the stuff in my house and how much of a hassle it would be to properly dispose of them. Old computers, television, microwaves, mattress etc. For the most part I've been aware of climate change and some of the consequences it has on our planet. However, when i think of reducing the affect i think of putting regulation on large companies and corporation on how they do business. I rarely think that the problem can be greatly reducing through the design of every day items. Some of the ideas presented on the power point were pretty cool too.

Color theory was actually really interesting to me, The last time i looked at a color wheel was back in middle school. It's fascinating to see the cultural association people have to certain colors. I didn't really know the vocabulary to describe color either so that was interesting to learn for a bit. The part about color harmonies and color interaction was really cool. especially the advancing and receding colors. Listening to the Ted talks was interesting, they really make get the creative juice going. The guy who wrote the book cradle to cradle had a really mono tone voice, but his presentation was interesting. His concept and idea were creative. However i am kind of curious what kind of research he did on the affect it would have in that society. Kind of an anthropological approach. I mean he wants to puts farms on top of roof tops in the middle of a modern city. That would put two different class of people and mentality together. I wonder if that would create any conflict or difficulties. Food for thought i guess.