Technology from 1970-1990

1)For our found art project, we explored technology from 1970 - 1990. The overall theme was the technology made for everyday uses. For instant, the computer, boom boxed, and etc. There was a trend of products getting smaller and more convenient for every day uses; in addition, prices dropped. We decided to pick this theme because the technological advances made back then has heavily impacted the society and culture we live in today, where everything is very technological and many heavily rely on the products made.
2)The items we brought in represented everyday technology, ranging for television to computers, to boom boxes, used back in the 1970's to 1990's. We brought in a VHS, Zilog Poster, cassette tape, calculator, Holme Remote, floppy disc, audio CD, mouse, keyboard, projection light, Zilog chip, sticker of the Apple Logo, pictures and quotes of the founders of Apple and Microsoft. These items are the considered the "founding father" of many products we use today.
3)Most of these items were stored in garage boxes or cramp attics from our respected homes. We also asked around to see if anyone still had technological stuff dating back from 1970 to 1990. A couple of teachers offered a few items when asked. Also, Ms. Sanderson handed our group a few items (floppy disc, projection light, mouse) from her own personal collection or other teachers'.
4)If I had the chance to do anything differently I would try to include more quotes/images from the web. Our project has a lot of found art on it, but a little color would also be nice. Also, it would be nice to find another way to put stuff on our boxes beside the use of tape. A few of the objects are heavy so they were difficult to put on.
5)Advice for next year's class would be to find lighter weighted objects. We found that the heavier objects had to go on top of our box, which kind of sank the top in a little. We found that websites that had timelines of technological advances made were very useful and easy to understand. Also, thoroughly research the items brought in; we almost brought in products not made by American companies.