Author Archive
April 3, 2012 by kristin
‘Fleeing From Darkness’ Prototype of Interactive Neon Sign Web App is Live
Visit here to visit the prototype for my IAT888 Final Project: http://www.sfu.ca/~kca59/NeonVancouverApp/TestIndexNeonPNG.html
March 18, 2012 by kristin
Tangibles in the Museum: Focused on Experience, Engagement and Inquiry
Hello! Because I identify with physical experience so much, I find the exploration of tangible devices as interfaces a nice acknowledgement of [and ploy to] design for the human-centered physical experience. So I’m excited about Tangibles! This topic is also a nice way to segue discussions around awareness and acknowledgement of heritage to user’s own […]
February 19, 2012 by kristin
Neon Signs Made with Bacteria
Tyler – I thought of you while searching for explorations with neon signs. This article describes research from UC San Diego that is exploring the use of fluorescent bacteria as bio-pixels for screens. http://futureoftech.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2011/12/19/9565060-neon-signs-made-with-bacteria
January 28, 2012 by kristin
In Time Vancouver IPhone App
I found a neat iphone app that gives catchy news headlines from Vancouver’s history called In Time. Its a simple interface (just a list of headlines) that leads into short articles that are fun reading with photos of ‘then and now’ that give a little context within the city. I’ve been addicted to it for […]
January 24, 2012 by kristin
An Experiential Thought with a Touch of Dance
Because I don’t have the Critical Theory background that is supporting a lot of the discussion here, I’m focusing on my own experiential knowledge: Though we are dealing with databases of objects (Manovich), and hence the stories, memories and experiences with these objects that reflect cultural lives (Clifford), we also engage in the political debate […]
January 18, 2012 by kristin
Text Beyond Description with a Connection to the Unassailable Voice
One place of thought is in Cameron’s quote on pg. 87 ‘Curators need to consider the writing of text in the context of constructivist approaches to learning and to engage users in the cycle of knowledge making’ (2005). Though this comment refers to the textual documentation of objects and collections, it seems relevant to explore […]