This is an updated image of what I invision the device looking like.
Sunday, November 11, 2007
Computer Free Capstone Post
I think that when preparing your capstone project during the final stages of its development, it does help to have these common forms of media, such as: websites, slideshows, videos, etc. Although not having these tools to help get your project's word out, doesn't mean that you can't do other things to help get it attention.
For example, concerning my project, I could go into the field (office workplace environments) and conduct surveys of computer users who work extensively with word processing or any other hands on positions and ask them what they think of my project. Do you see yourself using a product like this? What aspects of this project do you prefer and what could be improved? These would all be valid questions you could ask to these people. With their help you could not only get the word out about your idea but you would also to be able to find out valuable information from the people that would most likely be using your product in the future.
For example, concerning my project, I could go into the field (office workplace environments) and conduct surveys of computer users who work extensively with word processing or any other hands on positions and ask them what they think of my project. Do you see yourself using a product like this? What aspects of this project do you prefer and what could be improved? These would all be valid questions you could ask to these people. With their help you could not only get the word out about your idea but you would also to be able to find out valuable information from the people that would most likely be using your product in the future.
Wednesday, October 31, 2007
Sunday, October 7, 2007
Manovich, Crosbie, Jenkins and New Media
Notes from class: Monday, October 2, 2007
Lev Manovich and the definition of New Media from "The Language of New Media" talks about:
1.) Numeric Representation
2.) Modularity
3.) Automation
4.) Variability
5). Transcoding
Vin Crosbie uses the Medium Vs. Vehicle model for New Media.
Land, Water, Air Examples
1 - 1 (Conversation)
1 - Many (Broadcast, magazine/newspaper)
Many - Many (Video Conf. Website, etc.)
Henry Jenkins considers New Media to have 8 specific traits:
1.) Innovation
2.) Convergence
3.) Everyday Useage
4.) Appropriativeness
5.) Networking
6.) Global Aspects
7.) Generational
8.) Unequal
Lev Manovich and the definition of New Media from "The Language of New Media" talks about:
1.) Numeric Representation
2.) Modularity
3.) Automation
4.) Variability
5). Transcoding
Vin Crosbie uses the Medium Vs. Vehicle model for New Media.
Land, Water, Air Examples
1 - 1 (Conversation)
1 - Many (Broadcast, magazine/newspaper)
Many - Many (Video Conf. Website, etc.)
Henry Jenkins considers New Media to have 8 specific traits:
1.) Innovation
2.) Convergence
3.) Everyday Useage
4.) Appropriativeness
5.) Networking
6.) Global Aspects
7.) Generational
8.) Unequal
Definition of New Media Assignment
This is a question we have been asked alot over four years of time and last year in New Media 206, Project Design Lab I, I came up with a definition that I think works to an extent in trying to pin point what this major is all about. Here is what I came I have come up with so far:
A firm and concrete definition of what actually "New Media" is, is hard to lock into place because New Media is a subject that continues to develop by leaps and bounds what seems like to me almost daily. New Media allows me to dive into an experience of fields in: technology, design, theory, and at the same time allows you to explore new and different types of information and creative systems. To suggest an idea that propagates through culture is considered to be a "meme". The way a gene propagates through a biological populatin, or the way a "rhizome" root structure always seems to survive, New Media and the spread of information is to me considered to work very similarly. New Media creates a path that allows you to express yourself and give you a chance to make an impact through creative and innovative technological means. This goes hand in with what Vin Crosbie speaks of in his "Medium vs. Vehicle" model of New Media.
A firm and concrete definition of what actually "New Media" is, is hard to lock into place because New Media is a subject that continues to develop by leaps and bounds what seems like to me almost daily. New Media allows me to dive into an experience of fields in: technology, design, theory, and at the same time allows you to explore new and different types of information and creative systems. To suggest an idea that propagates through culture is considered to be a "meme". The way a gene propagates through a biological populatin, or the way a "rhizome" root structure always seems to survive, New Media and the spread of information is to me considered to work very similarly. New Media creates a path that allows you to express yourself and give you a chance to make an impact through creative and innovative technological means. This goes hand in with what Vin Crosbie speaks of in his "Medium vs. Vehicle" model of New Media.
Heat Inside
I have yet to find on the web to any success the creation or implementation of heated gel within a computer keyboard wrist wrest. A big factor in the situation with Carpal Tunnel Syndrome prevention and treatment is keeping your wrist comfortable and warm to prevent stiffness and or numbness/tingling. With my product I am proposing to create for capstone, I hope to use a heating element with sensor that will allow the user to adjust a temperature setting to his/her own personal preference along with a sort of memory foam/gel concentrate to allow for a more productive sitting. With all the research I have done it seems like heat is a critical factor, but no known devices or companies have this factor implementated in any of their products
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