From our group tutorial, not only did we come to terms that our concept was 'tricky' and quite difficult to find design opportunities from but we had managed to bounce back and forth a few idea's to aid in our sense of direction.
- the practice of liking the product ie. coffee
- coffee based on life events ie. exams, success etc.
- the boundary point between acceptability - focusing on the role of children and how it changes
- coffee as a form of education?
- the child on the other side of the production process (not the receiver but the producer)
For me, I began drinking coffee at the age of 10. Growing up in an Asian society (Jakarta & Singapore), coffee or cafe's are not usually places to socialise. It was never a norm to 'meet up over a coffee' or hang out with friends at a coffee place. We were often encouraged to go to Starbucks to study after-school, during exams etc. Starbucks, Costa, Coffee Beans (outlets) in Asia tends to have a 'study area' which is bombarded with students from all ages everyday. You also get plenty of business workers having a meeting over coffee... I found it relatable and interesting with one of the group's film depicting coffee = success!
Another interesting concept to look into is the child at the start of the production line. This could open myself to design dilemma's regarding child labour, fair trade, education and all sorts!
