Research I created a shared Google Drive folder where our group can share any research or development work. Inside this, there is a post-WW1 timeline of events that are relevant to Central Station. Our plan is to make a nice comprehensive timeline, and then pick out the most interesting/ important parts. After a discussion … Continue reading Graphic Narratives
Mobile Sensors
Final Piece https://youtu.be/RAd3dnwnWFA This project looks into the crossover between surveillance capitalism and sense data. As mobile devices become more advanced, their sense capabilities improve through higher quality cameras, location tracking etc. This, in turn, allows for more detailed data to be collected and therefore build a clearer image of consumer behaviour. This allows for … Continue reading Mobile Sensors
Hello World 2019-2020
Synaesthesia Book Synaesthesia is a phenomenon that occurs when "stimulation of one sensory modality automatically triggers a perception in a second modality, in the absence of any direct stimulation to this second modality". The most common form of synaesthesia is coloured-hearing when the sight of colour triggers a noise. The earliest documentation of this experience … Continue reading Hello World 2019-2020
Open Share
Project for Exhibition Control This was likely my favourite project this year, and it is the most suitable for the exhibition due to its interesting physical presence. However, it requires the least amount of polish. Things that can be improved Spray paint black The layout of wires on the back Finding a use for the … Continue reading Open Share
Mixed Reality
Reality-Virtuality Continuum The virtuality continuum is a scale ranging from reality to completely virtual. Inbetween Real and Virtual lie augmented reality, where virtual augments the real and augmented virtuality where real augments the virtual. Escaping Into Virtuality The belief that VR will have an influx of refugees. With frustration with the political landscape, people are … Continue reading Mixed Reality
Design Domain Part 2
Proposal "I would like for my project to capture the essence of John Perry Barlow’s “A Declaration of the Independence of Cyberspace”. I can achieve this through a variety of methods. I may use comparisons to other revolutionary movements. I have always been interested in the Soviet Union and the style of Soviet propaganda so … Continue reading Design Domain Part 2
Ecosystems
Research Dan Schiffman: What is Object-Oriented Programming? An object carries Data + Functionality. A template or cookie cutter. This is know as a 'class'. The object is what is produced by the class. Nature of Code Introduction Random walk algorithm An object is an entity that has both data and functionality. A class is the … Continue reading Ecosystems
Imagined Environments
Reference 'The Art and Science of Digital Compositing' - Chapter 1:Introduction to Digital Compositing Notes 'CGI' (computer-generated imagery) is a vague term used for visual effects in films. Although technically, it can be used in any visual work created on a computer. Two types of CGI, 3D and 2D. 3D is in the form of … Continue reading Imagined Environments
Pluralsight Notes
After Effects CC Fundamentals Creating Comps and Adding Assets to Comps Setting Up New Compositions New compositions> Presets. HDTV 1080p 25fps Compositions consts of layers. This is where all of the content is combined. When importing Photoshop files, you can flatten them or keep them in layers. NOTE: this will import them as a composition … Continue reading Pluralsight Notes
Getting Into Unity
3D and Game Enignes are my favourite areas of IxD. I already have some prior knowledge of Unity and C# from last year for my design domain project. I'm wanting to do a good job of this project as it'd be handy to have in my portfolio. Luckily, I've managed to get my hands on … Continue reading Getting Into Unity