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…
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…
Last week, I wrote my blog post right after my midterm presentation and said that I had a rough idea on which aspects I want to focus on during the 7 in 7 week. This isn’t true anymore. Though I’d be exploring some of what I had in mind, the past week has given me both time and opportunity to mull over, review and reflect on the feedback I got…
My research inquiry for Major Studio 1 is: I am studying how people interact with, and are influenced by, plants and foliage in their everyday lives in New York City, so that I can highlight the indispensable, dynamic relationship between the two. I am quite unsure as to what my final product or artifact is going to be. During the 7 in 7 week, I have a rough idea of which…
