At the beginning of the semester, I was overwhelmed to be sitting in a Parsons class on the 12th floor of a 5th Ave New York City building. I felt like I wasn’t talented or accomplished enough to sit beside my peers and truly belong (a strong case of imposter syndrome) until I realised that almost everyone around me felt that way. Now, the crazy work that I see my classmates and…
You may click here to view the final presentation deck. Documenting interaction with heyPlant
On Dec 6th, a higher fidelity prototype was tested again on D12, along with students from another Major Studio class section. This time, I was testing not only speech input, but also human proximity and touch. I also had an prototype for the app heyPlant, to be used when away from the plant. I had the following content next my prototype: Research Inquiry – humans & plants I am studying…
Before we began the 7-in-7 exercise, ‘trust the process’ was one of of our class maxims. Looking at peers from other Major Studio 1 sections stressing over their prototypes was intimidating so initially I did not actually trust the saying ‘trust the process’. It seemed too easy or good to be true just as we were heading into an extremely busy week. Fortunately, our section started the exercise a few…
On Nov 15th I made higher fidelity versions of two low-fi prototypes that I had worked on during the 7-in-7 exercise. They were tested in class with the rest of the students in my section. I documented the testing using: photos and videos asked them key questions and tried out different versions/settings to see which they preferred. asked them to write their thoughts/suggestions/comments on index cards Prototype 1 – The Leaf Pod…
Major Studio 1 | Final Project | Paper – Outline Introduction A. Brainstorming ideas with peers B. Finding a specific topic / inquiry after mind-mapping who, what, where, why, how: personal experience – orienting to a new place, need for plants – a sense of familiarity plants – liven up space, therapeutic nature, make one feel ‘at home’ context and relevance – time and place (post pandemic, New York City)…
Before working on prototypes, we were lucky to get time to plan and prepare for the 7 in 7 week. It allowed us to sketch our ideas, and select what we wanted to work on. I was even able to purchase and borrow materials that I did not have. These were my shortlisted ideas after brainstorming in class.Click here to see my ideation process and sketches. Prototype 1 Central Park…
I presented my research inquiry and findings on 18th October, 2021. My visiting critics/ guest respondents were Kyle Li, a creative technologist who works with immersive media, and Barbara Morris, a cross-genre writer. I was quite nervous since I was the first person presenting from my section and I didn’t have the slightest idea how to go about it. Once I saw Kyle and Barbara chat and laugh, I realised that…
The following presentation outlines my progress so far towards my research inquiry: human-plant relationships. The deck is followed by more detailed content about my site visits and findings, along with reference images. Research Statement This is my revised research statement that takes a more expansive approach to my inquiry instead of specifically working on houseplants in NYC apartments. I am studying how people…
Information & Insights For secondary research on houseplants as companions to new New Yorkers, I found many resources within and outside The New School library. Integrated Landscaping Chase-Rowell, Lauren, Mary Tebo Davis, Katherine Hartnett, and Marilyn Wyzga. 2012. Integrated Landscaping : Following Nature’s Lead: A New Way of Thinking about Shaping Home Grounds and Public Spaces in the Northeast / Lauren Chase-Rowell, Mary Tebo Davis, Katherine Hartnett, Marilyn Wyzga. Rev.…
