Relinquishing
Ownership
- Discuss these questions in relation to a group creating a design in
collaboration
01 - Do you usually think your ideas are the
best?
No, I’m willing to consider other people’s ideas. The
more ideas the better.
02 - Are you shy in presenting ideas?
Yes, I’m an introvert. I’m getting better as I get older
and learn more about design.
03 - Do
you hold back your best ideas?
If I am sure of something, I wont. Ideas don’t come so
quickly to me – sometimes they come too late.
04 - Are
you happy when others want to change your ideas?
If I am happy with my design or it looks really good, I
might be a bit reluctant. Other peoples ideas can be good – can lead to a
better end result.
05 - Are
you totally truthful when you are asked for opinions on other’s work?
Mostly. However I might be tactful if it is crap.
06 - Would
you ever present somebody else’s idea as your own?
No you would get caught out. Give credit where its due.
07 - Would
you borrow just a little bit?
Inspiration, and influence maybe, but not directly using
there idea.
08 - How
would you feel if somebody borrowed just a little bit of your idea?
Annoyed.
09 - Do
you think you have any ideas that are totally original?
Sometimes – generally its highly possible its already
been thought of somewhere in the world.
10 - Would
you feel the same way about that original idea in 30 years?
No.
11 - Does
a knowledge of design history help or hinder your idea originality?
It could inspire you.
12 - Would
you be prepared to sell an idea?
Yes my light in the handbag idea – but I googled it one
day and its been done.
http://www.popgadget.net/2005/10/sun_trap_handba.php
http://www.popgadget.net/2005/10/sun_trap_handba.php
Understanding the law
The Berne
Convention
‘The Berne Convention for the Protection of Literary and
Artistic Works, usually known as the Berne Convention, is an international
agreement governing copyright,
which was first accepted in Bern,
Switzerland in 1886’. (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Berne_Convention_for_the_Protection_of_Literary_and_Artistic_Works)
IP
(Intellectual Property) legislation in Australia
IP Australia is the government agency
responsible for the registration of patents, trade marks and designs
Australian
Copyright Law
The copyright law of Australia defines the legally
enforceable rights of creators of creative and artistic works under Australian
law. The scope of copyright in Australia is defined in the Australian
Copyright Act 1968 (as amended), which applies the national law
throughout Australia. Designs may be covered by the Copyright Act (as
sculptures or drawings) as well as by the Design Act.
Creative
Commons
Creative Commons is an international non-profit
organisation that provides free licences and tools that copyright owners can
use to allow others to share, reuse and remix their material, legally.
Creative Commons Australia is the affiliate that supports
Creative Commons in Australia and administers the Australian Creative Commons
licences.
(broader range than ACL – allow others to share)
P2P
networks and software licences
Stands for "Peer to Peer." In a P2P network,
the "peers" are computer systems which are connected to each other
via the Internet. Files can be shared directly between systems on the network
without the need of a central server. In other words, each computer on a P2P
network becomes a file server as well as a client.
The only requirements for a computer to join a
peer-to-peer network are an Internet connection and P2P software. Common P2P
software programs include Kazaa, Limewire, BearShare, Morpheus, and
Acquisition. These programs connect to a P2P network, such as
"Gnutella," which allows the computer to access thousands of other
systems on the network.
Once connected to the network, P2P software allows you to
search for files on other people's computers. Meanwhile, other users on the
network can search for files on your computer, but typically only within a
single folder that you have designated to share. While P2P networking makes
file sharing easy and convenient, is also has led to a lot of software piracy
and illegal music downloads. Therefore, it is best to be on the safe side and
only download software and music from legitimate websites.
A software license (“software licence” in Commonwealth
English) is a legal instrument (usually by way of contract law)
governing the usage or redistribution of software. All software
is copyright
protected, except material in the public domain. Contractual
confidentiality is another way of protecting software. A typical software
license grants an end-user permission to use one or more copies of software in
ways where such a use would otherwise potentially constitute copyright
infringement of the software owner's exclusive rights under copyright law.
I saw a program a few years ago about an Australian
inventor, Ric Richardson who took on the might of Microsoft and scored a
remarkable victory.
Seventeen years ago, he came up with a product that
enabled computer software companies to prevent pirating of their programs.
But when he discovered that Microsoft had used his
invention without his knowledge or permission he went to court and was awarded
a victory worth an astonishing half a billion dollars.
Defining your own ethical approach
Is it
illegal to copy a design?
Yes.
Is it
ethical to sell a non-original design as your own?
No
What is
the difference between ethics and law?
Personal morals vs legal framework.
Do you
value others intellectual property the same as your own?
Yes
Committing to applying your own code of conduct in the
workplace
Make a list of 5 behaviour principles you consider
essential for each of these:
At CDU in
the MacLabs
No food or drink, no swearing, turn your phones off.
Respect of nationality.
Outside
class in a social setting
Respect others, be considerate, don’t swear, listen, don’t
interrupt.
In a
professional workplace in which you may be employed after studies
Dress
appropriately, don’t be lazy, Put in the effort, don’t gossip, always improve
your learning (self development.
excellent - all covered here
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