KSR Monthly Report- Vijay Raju

1) I learned a lot from the readings and videos. From the materials that we went over in class I realized new ways to think of this project such as the environmental conscious and up-cycle approach to building the sculpture

2) The photos from the site visit gave me some insight into what has to go into the sculpture mechanically to make it run.

3) The kinetic sculpture website has tons of knowledge and info to make the sculpture the best it can possibly be. It has a section of do's and dont's in the build and race process.

4) Without community partnerships this project would be near impossible. It takes cooperation and determination to complete a project. Resources are also needed, which is why community partnerships are also important.

5) I think the main thing that I have learned about the design process is that the group has no shortage of creative ideas. The amount of creativity in this group is amazing! Different ideas are never put down, instead they are welcomed. Another meaningful part of the design process is the group members different backgrounds. We have artists, engineers, cyclists, and free thinkers. Overall this group is perfect for building a kinetic sculpture.

6) I think the representation of art and symbols is a good way to tell our story. The KSR recycling drive came out really nice and believe they will have a huge impact on the UMBC community.