Comments on: 12-Year-Old Wiz Kid Fashions Trash into Shelter for Homeless

By: honest chap2

honest chap2 — Fri, 13 Mar 2009 11:55:18 +0000

(the 2 is because I forgot the original password)

On reflection you are both right. From someone so young this is quite impressive. I must have been in a bad mood when I first read it

By: redchass

redchass — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 16:46:10 +0000

Yep.. the best part that is, how these kind of entry start to play their role as fresh idea generator of future design. even when men actually couldn’t live under those junk-like things, these ‘future-designer’ already found the comfort of being part of it. that is a new ’something’.

Even for me, i really should regain my childish mindset that design can be sculpt form garbage..

By: Desmond Williams

Desmond Williams — Tue, 03 Mar 2009 14:15:57 +0000

I think the key here is that the design came from the mind of a 12-year-old, was broadcast on a kids’ television program and encourages children to think about ways in which they can positively impact their environment (i.e., put down the PSP and look around you). Hopefully it provoked thoughts similar to the ones you expressed, in the minds of the Design Squad’s young viewers.

By: honest chap

honest chap — Tue, 03 Mar 2009 00:51:17 +0000

Sorry I don’t get it. Why is this good? What it appears as seems to be non recycled hexagon sheets filled with packaging. Whilst the reuse of packaging might be green overall it would appear as a massive plastic shelter.

There didn’t appear to be any ventilation and if the plastic is cheap then if anyone smoked near it, it would be a death trap. And it’s not very inconspicuous which would be a major issue for lots of homeless people. Plus it shape doesn’t lend itself to packing efficiency if you need access.

So how Is this better than a standard shanty town style home made out of plastic? I think this is one of those very nice looking things that may have a part in a scifi film at best.