Men's best friend....

Her name is Mee. We had her right after we had laksa Sarawak at Taman Megah SS.24. That's how she got her name. Its a cute name.. 

When we just got her, she was only 3 months old. She's a Miniature Shnauzer. It is really rare to see a black one.

Now, this is how she looks like after staying with us for 2 months. She's getting bigger and smarter. She listens to some commands and tricks we taught her. For example, sit, wait, go into your cage, don't!, and even dance.. She is a very smart dog. That's why some people said Shnauzer is a dog with a lil' bit of human brain.( not literally).. but she can sense your emotion. When you're sad, she will be sad too, and she will come to you and comfort you, or try to make you happy or laugh by doing some of her tricks or funny moves. She is very adorable. We love her very much.

WHAT IS "GOOD DESIGN"?

Dieter Rams’ 10 Design Commandments

1. Good Design is innovative
It does not copy existing product forms, nor does it produce any kind of novelty for the sake of it. The essence of innovation must be clearly seen in all functions of a product. The possibilities in this respect are by no means exhausted. Technological development keeps offering new chances for innovative solutions.



2. Good Design makes a product useful
A product is bought in order to be used. It must serve a defined purpose – in both primary and additional functions. The most important task of design is to optimise the utility of a product.



3. Good Design is aesthetic
The aesthetic quality of a product – and the fascination it inspires – is an integral part of the its utility. Without doubt, it is uncomfortable and tiring to have to put up with products that are confusing, that get on your nerves, that you are unable to relate to. However, it has always been a hard task to argue about aesthetic quality, for two reasons.

Firstly, it is difficult to talk about anything visual, since words have a different meaning for different people.

Secondly, aesthetic quality deals with details, subtle shades, harmony and the equilibrium of a whole variety of visual elements. A good eye is required, schooled by years and years of experience, in order to be able to draw the right conclusion.



4. Good Design helps a product be understood
It clarifies the structure of the product. Better still, it can make the product talk. At best, it is self-explanatory and saves you the long, tedious perusal of the operating manual.



5. Good Design is unobtrusive
Products that satisfy this criterion are tools. They are neither decorative objects nor works of art. Their design should therefore be both neutral and restrained leaving room for the user’s self-expression.



6. Good Design is honest
An honestly-designed product must not claim features it does not have – being more innovative, more efficient, of higher value. It must not influence or manipulate buyers and users.



7. Good Design is durable
It is nothing trendy that might be out-of-date tomorrow. This is one of the major differences between well-designed products and trivial objects for a waste-producing society. Waste must no longer be tolerated.



8. Good Design is thorough to the last detail
Thoroughness and accuracy of design are synonymous with the product and its functions, as seen through the eyes of the user



9. Good Design is concerned with environment
Design must contribute towards a stable environment and a sensible use of raw materials. This means considering not only actual pollution, but also the visual pollution and destruction of our environment.



10. Good Design is as little design as possible
Back to purity, back to simplicity.

Mercedes McLaren SLR Stirling Moss

Sexy, elegant, sporty, fast, furious, style, flawless,......OMG!

Skating with d ol'skool.

It really brings back the memories, when skating with my old buddies. We skated at Shah Alam few nights ago. It was really fun. Me, Raymond, Clifton, Greg, and Ricky Goh. Ricky was one of the pioneer of skateboarding back in Kuching in the 80's. And he still skates like how he used to. We are expecting other ol'skool skaters from Kuching who are in KL to join us, reunion. 

Food Bazaar, Segi College Subang Jaya.

It has been so long since the last time i went to college that early. I reached there around 8.20am. Before that I didn't even had a good sleep. I think I slept only for 2 hours. The rest of the time i was on my bed, was trying my best to find my comfort zone and position. Maybe I was stressed thinking about the food bazaar. Alright, back to college. I got ready almost everything except for the ice cubes and my red shirt ( our group were suppose to wear red- i forgot ). I called the "iceman" earlier, and waited for almost an hour. Luckily, the ice supplier for the canteen was around. So I got 1 bag from him. 

So,let the game begin!!

 

Morning was a bit slow. Tim's muffin sells good in the morning. My mocktails were selling a bit slow. But after some shaking on the shaker, people started to come and see what was going on there. I was pretty shocked noticing that the students love the mocktails. I guess they enjoyed watching me making it and shaking it. Surprisingly, my mocktails sells like " durians". I realized  that people don't mind paying more for something good. My mocktail was served in a very small cup ( 6.oz ) and I charged RM2 for it. People still asking for it. I sold amazingly 72 cups. That was a good start for me. I should really open my own bar next time. Thanks to my team mates, Timothy and Cynthia. Without them I'd be crawling back to class. They helped a lot. The food bazaar was a success.! Yatta!!!　やった！！