Some facts from Campus Police.

Q1: Does the University Police Department know about the problem?

The University Police Department (UPD) knows about this problem and does have measures to curtail the problem.

Q2: If the UPD know about the problem, what kind of action are they taking for the
problem/ what kind of actions are they going to take?

The UPD Officers have an option to cite a person riding a skateboard or bicycle who is inside the perimeter of the campus and on the walk or path ways. The section for skateboards and bicyclists is 21113(a) CVC. The fine is approximately $150.00. Signs are posted at the major entrances to campus from 19th Ave, Holloway Ave, Font Blvd, Lake Merced Blvd, and Winston Dr. The signs are green and explain both sections.

Q3: Have they gotten any claim about skateboarding at the terrace of Fine Art building?

Officers respond to calls of skateboarders when a reporting party calls. If an officer happens to be on patrol in the area and “on-views” a skateboarder the officer will advise the skateboarder or bicyclist to dismount and walk with their board or bike.

Q4: If yes, how many claims have they gotten?

Since 01-01-09 to 10-10-09, 77 calls regarding skateboarding complaints (bicycles not included) have been made. Of the 77 calls, 2 were in the area of the Fine Arts building. 1 group (of 5 individuals) and 1 subject were cited for skateboarding. In 23 of the incidents, the skateboarders were gone prior to officers arriving. In 52 of the incidents, the skateboarders were advised to move along.

Q5: What kind of penalty would skateboarders get if they break a policy (if they
skateboard on campus)?

The possibility of a fine as mentioned above. Also, the possibility of referral to student discipline if the subject contacted is an SFSU student.

midterm presentation

UNIQULO

Here's something fun for you.

One of my classmate told me about it, and I can just keep looking at the screen for hours!

Enjoy! :)

Final Problem and Purpose Statement

Problem Statement:

The noise created by skateboarders on the terrace of the Fine Arts Building at San Francisco State University is a distraction during class time in the Design and Industry Department.

Purpose Statement:

The purpose of this study was to research and develop a method to deter skateboarders from using the terrace.

PERTchart

Here's my PERTchart. I hope I made it right. I made it based on the example from iLearn, but...It became girly than I expected to be...hmmm-_-

time-line

Here's my Time Line. I wanted to make it related to my topic, which is "skateboard prevention." I tried to make it as simple as it could be although it looks complicated. It is just a circle calender. Let me know if you have any comment or suggestion!

Fish

feed the fish by clicking on the water^^

something about me:

I'm Nanako (full name: Nanako Yano).  You can call me "nanako," "nana," or whatever you like. I will be more than happy to have a unique nickname if anyone can come up with a good one. I am a playful, hardworking, stubborn, curious, adaptable, and cat-loving person. 

I am majoring in Industrial Art, concentrating in Visual Communication. Although Visual Communication covers computer graphics and digital media, I am interested in package design, and hand drawn illustration. I've been doing illustration for couple of years. I normally use black pen and a gray marker.  

Everything around me inspires me. It could be an abstract photo, sky, someone's fashion, lights, a chair, fonts, cats, anything! My inspiration comes when I'm least expected, so I try to carry my sketchbook anywhere I go. 

My illustration is influenced by many artists such as Cubism artist Piet Mondrian, Art Nouveau artist Alphonse Mucha, a Fashion illustrator Stina Persson, also a Fashion illustrator Tina Berning, and so on. My graphic design is influenced by Japanese poetry, Art, calligraphy, Japanese graphic designer Shun Kawakami, also Japanese graphic designer Kenjiro Sano, NYLON magazine, and so on. 

After I graduate, hopefully I will find a graphic design or package design job in the United States, or I will go back to Japan to find one. Within 6 years of living in the U.S., many unexpected events happened to me. So I don't set a vision or path for myself to follow, but I want to be a designer who keeps creating simple and balanced work, which influences other designers and design students. 

I think I covered all the things I had to write. If you have any question about me, or if you come up with any cool nickname, please talk to me anytime!