After Action Review: Project Green Object

• Sustains
What did I do well? Which actions and strategies led to success that you will continue to pursue?

I think my concept was clever. My blanket-bag is definitely an object I would find very useful. I really like the 2-in-1 idea and would like to continue to pursue. Maybe jewelry/wearable objects that can also do something else.
I think my execution was done well; I kept myself organized throughout the course of the project and made decisions in an effort to keep things simple and sellable.

• Improves
Which things did not work so well?

I am not that great at sewing, and was frustrated with the results in my stitching. Also the product did not turn out as “cute” as I envisioned it. I think my efforts to maintain simplicity, cut out any extra patterning/decoration that could have made the blanket-bag more desirable. Perhaps the use of patterned fabric, or incorporating a pattern with stitching would have given my product a more unique and individual personality.
I agreed with Ann’s suggestion in class that reclaimed zippers would help create a more solid blanket when the bag is unfolded. I love my buttons, but I think incorporating zippers as well would help.

• What Ifs
How could the project be more successful? What are the best incarnations of the project?

I think the use of zippers along with the buttons would not only make it easier to make the bag into a blanket, but would make the blanket stronger. The use of different materials other than felt might be more comfortable, more sellable. I liked the idea of creating a summer and winter versions of the blanket-bag. Summer bags made out of organic cotton and winter bags out of a heavy micro-suede. These more widely accepted fabrics would be more successful.