© 2009 University of California, Irvine – André van der Hoek1June 15, 2015 – 14:29:37 Informatics 121 Software Design I Lecture 1 André van der Hoek and Alex Baker Duplication of course material for any commercial purpose without the explicit written permission of the professor is prohibited.

© 2009 University of California, Irvine – André van der Hoek2June 15, 2015 – 14:29:37 Today’s Lecture Logistics Two design exercises Reflection

© 2009 University of California, Irvine – André van der Hoek3June 15, 2015 – 14:29:37 Logistics TA: Nick Mangano No required book Grading: class participation is a crucial part

© 2009 University of California, Irvine – André van der Hoek4June 15, 2015 – 14:29:37 Your First Design Exercise Suppose we are to give out an award for excellence in software design. Create a design for this award… …and be able to explain its meaning… …in 10 minutes… …and money is no object. (We will take some pictures)

© 2009 University of California, Irvine – André van der Hoek5June 15, 2015 – 14:29:37 Reflection How hard was it to think of the design for the award?

© 2009 University of California, Irvine – André van der Hoek6June 15, 2015 – 14:29:37 Reflection How hard was it to create the design for the award?

Reflection Which representation did you use for your design, and why? © 2007 University of California, Irvine – André van der Hoek7June 15, 2015 – 14:29:37

Reflection How does your design reflect its meaning? © 2007 University of California, Irvine – André van der Hoek8June 15, 2015 – 14:29:37

Reflection How do you think the recipient will react to the award’s design? © 2007 University of California, Irvine – André van der Hoek9June 15, 2015 – 14:29:37

© 2009 University of California, Irvine – André van der Hoek10June 15, 2015 – 14:29:37 Your Second Design Exercise Create a design for your ideal classroom “seat” to be produced and sold by a major retailer… …using any of the following… –paper –pencil –wire –wire cutter –Play-Doh …in 20 minutes. Cost is a concern, and this will be also be your final design that you hand off to the manufacturer for production.

Reflection Who did you keep in mind when making your design? © 2007 University of California, Irvine – André van der Hoek11June 15, 2015 – 14:29:37

© 2009 University of California, Irvine – André van der Hoek12June 15, 2015 – 14:29:37 Reflection What was your goal with your design?

Reflection Did you have more than one goal? © 2007 University of California, Irvine – André van der Hoek13June 15, 2015 – 14:29:37

© 2009 University of California, Irvine – André van der Hoek14June 15, 2015 – 14:29:37 Reflection Did you reach the goal(s) with your design?

© 2009 University of California, Irvine – André van der Hoek15June 15, 2015 – 14:29:37 Reflection What assumptions did you make in creating your design?

© 2009 University of California, Irvine – André van der Hoek16June 15, 2015 – 14:29:37 Reflection How many different designs did you consider?

© 2009 University of California, Irvine – André van der Hoek17June 15, 2015 – 14:29:37 Reflection Did you make any preliminary designs?

© 2009 University of California, Irvine – André van der Hoek18June 15, 2015 – 14:29:37 Reflection Which design represents the most comfortable classroom seat?

© 2009 University of California, Irvine – André van der Hoek19June 15, 2015 – 14:29:37 Reflection Which design represents the most usable classroom seat?

© 2009 University of California, Irvine – André van der Hoek20June 15, 2015 – 14:29:37 Reflection Which design represents the sturdiest classroom seat?

© 2009 University of California, Irvine – André van der Hoek21June 15, 2015 – 14:29:37 Reflection Which design is least expensive to mass produce?

Reflection Which representation did you choose for your design? © 2007 University of California, Irvine – André van der Hoek22June 15, 2015 – 14:29:37

© 2009 University of California, Irvine – André van der Hoek23June 15, 2015 – 14:29:37 Reflection Could you express everything you wanted of your design?

© 2009 University of California, Irvine – André van der Hoek24June 15, 2015 – 14:29:37 Reflection What does each design tell the manufacturer?

© 2009 University of California, Irvine – André van der Hoek25June 15, 2015 – 14:29:37 Reflection Which of these designs would be most useful to the manufacturer?

© 2009 University of California, Irvine – André van der Hoek26June 15, 2015 – 14:29:37 First Assignment Read “Case Study: A Computer Science Perspective on Bridge design” by Alfred Spector and David Gifford –available on the class web site Provide a 1 page summary with what you consider are the major lessons to learn from this text and how these lessons relate to the various design exercises we performed in class –Tuesday

© 2009 University of California, Irvine – André van der Hoek27June 15, 2015 – 14:29:37 Bonus Materials