Learning journey to Spore Discovery Center

       I went to the Discovery Center this afternoon, it was a lot of fun :) I learnt a lot about design and how it improve our way of life.  Designs is everywhere and we can get inspirations to design from any situation because in every situation,there is always a need to improve things. 

     As soon as we entered the venue, we had quizzes about different things about design. We then learnt about Design helping Singapore develop to become a more successful city that integrates design with business, urban planning, sustainability and public life to attract more investors and creative people from all over the world. 

         We also got introduced to the different products invented by different local desginers from the Polytechnics and Universities. We proceeded to do some designing activities so as to allow us to think like designers. The instructor instructed us to pair up with a friend and interview them the questions that are inside the worksheet being distributed. We were then asked to design a toy that your friend will like. I found out that my partner likes plants so i came up with a robot to water his plants more conveniently. The robot will be remote-controlled and is able to float on air by a motor at the bottom ( I am just designing the model of the robot and unfortunately it got crushed :( Won't have a picture on this, sorry ) 

           The last and most interesting exhibit was the Army Museum Of Singapore and found out about how design and new inventions are useful to the military. I learnt about how the old M16 had been replaced by the new SAR21 rifle for more comfort and suitable for combat. 

         As seen from the pictures, the SAR21 have a scope for more accurate aiming. The new laser sight had been placed to allow soldiers to aim at their enemies at night. The magazine is also made transparent so soldiers can estimate how much bullet they have left. Lastly, as urban warfare is increasing, the SAR21, being smaller than the M16, will be more comfortable for soldiers to mobilise. 

         Another change is the uniform. The 3rd generation uniform is now pixelised for better camouflage. Researchers actually studied the different vegetations in Singapore and asked designers to come up with a more suitable uniform for better camouflage. 

        Shown on the left of the picture is the old uniform and the right is the new uniform, which one camouflages better? The answer is obvious. 

         We watched a show at the end of the exhibition about different units carrying out a mission ( I watched this show with effects there ).