process document

My opinion on technology especially the areas that seemed very complex and foreign was that it would be too difficult for me to learn and with the way I work probably not useful. Over the process of completing this module, my opinion on technologies has warped, changed and developed into something different. In some cases, it has remained the same, but being a more informed opinion.

Visual frame-work

when the first task of the module was to pick two laws that represented our process and create a visual framework for how we wanted our final process document to look and to represent i really didnt understand but enjoyed reating a mindmap with ideas, resouces and images. Now at the end of the project i see how the 2 laws that i chose were not only a good choice but represent how i want to work in the future;

time and difference

Visual Framework

We were tasked to create a visual framework which would be an open-ended resource of links materials and references for our final process document. We had to choose 2 of John Maeda’s 10 laws of simplicity and expand from there. The 2 laws I chose were, difference and time. I

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Workflow

My workflow is something that for a while ive known could be improvedd and helped with technology, i thought the small changes wouldnt be worth it and that the majority of the ideas and mindmapping process would stay on paper. However Ive found multiple researces that fundamentally changed how i will start, document ideas and research for projects. The two main sites are figma and milanote . ive written about how i used and plan contue to use figma in my workflow blog, whereas milanote i only just started using when completing the blog posts and this process document. I found it helpful to track what needs to be done by when and having a running to do list i can quickly flip to and check off.

Using technologie within my design process and workflow is something i will continue to explore and find new ways to change and adapt. Somehting i will look into next is a calendar organise my time.

Workflow

Looking at my design process and ways I can improve, smoothen and make my workflow easier. I almost always start my process on paper, I start jotting down ideas from the moment a brief and any information is given. I then brainstorm some ideas and create a mind map to

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Brutalist websites

This task was one i found really fun as exploring wierd websites with interesting functions is something i enjoyed doing anyway. so this was an extension and a new researce for something i already did and will continue to do .

Brutalist websites

What is a brutalist website???? When the task was first explained immediately my question was what the hell is a brutalist website? I created a picture in my head of a bunch of websites that were carved into concrete.... in real life. Obviously, I knew that wasn’t it but I

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Projection

Starting this project i didnt realise that i would have so many pages souround and using the idea of projection. It spiraled from exploring projection as a technology i could have used in a past project to then researching different types of projections and ideas of how it could be usedin the future. I think im really drawn towards projection as it can mesh physical and traditional art with technology well whilst also creating a space and experience as art.

4.4 Exploring the use of projections

How and why I would incorporate projection within a past project. For the module 4.4 one of the briefs was to brand/ rebrand a product or service in our given area. For this I decided to brand a street creating a visual identity through posters, street signs and number

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Projection

information about projects researched for dyslexia project (making people aware of the struggles dyslexic people face interacting and moving through public spaces.) features copy and pasted research not all my words (references at the end) Info about how projectors work DLP projectors use a tiny micromirror chip. Each micromirror represents

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Raising Neurodiversity Awareness in Public Spaces

Campaign: Reading is hard The objective of this task was to create a group campaign to raise awareness about neurodiversity issues in public spaces. Focusing on the challenges neurodivergent individuals may face in navigating, accessing, or engaging with public environments. As someone with dyslexia, which is something people may not

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New tech

I explored and reflected on different kinds of technologies, experiencing some in person. Some which I would be happy and eager to use in the future (projection mapping and drones). Others that maybe i won't lean towards but I certainly wont be as quick to turn down (AR).

Drones

Over Christmas, I got to see some of Dubai where I saw a lot of technology that I hadn’t seen before in person and in action. One of them was on New Year’s Eve where alongside some crazy fireworks I got to see a drone show. This piqued my interest

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Experiencing projection mapping

One of the first tasks in the 5.2 module was to reflect on a previous project and explore a new technology would could have been incorporated theoretically. I chose and researched projection, and through this, I learnt about the different types of projection and how they are used. The

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Immersive technologies

Going into the workshops my understanding and knowledge of AR and all immersive technologies was next to none. I had tried a VR headset but that’s about it. When Graham led the workshop to teach about AR and how to use Adobe Aero I thought it was quite interesting and

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6 x 6

This was my most exciting project, which I dedicated a lot of time and energy into, whilst I wasn't successful in creating a working program (yet) I've learnt a lot and branched many paths that I might continue to follow in the future. Some of which include; pixel art, pixel game design, coding and creating games. This project challenged me a lot and made me go out of my way to research and try things, even if they didn't get the results I wanted it catapulted me right out of my comfort zone.

6 x 6 - tarot card

Chosen brief: Generate something new Starting this project I already had a brief idea of what I wanted to do but not which brief and outcome they would fall under. I decided to generate something new as the brief not only fits my idea but speaks to me as well.

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Reflection

At the beginning of this module I thought I was going to struggle and hate it because I’ve never been interested in things that are very technology based like coding and VR. Some areas I definitely struggled to understand and grasp (coding and 3d modelling) but even so it was educational and in some areas I enjoyed more than I expected too. I think even though the module has put more of a positive light on technology in general for me it‘s not going to completely change my ways. I’m not going to be trying to do any 3d modelling any time soon and I definitely still like my physical processes and creations. But technologies will be more present even if thats just planning and organising, but I suspect it’ll find more ways to join my way of working.