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Process BookStephanie Roche

Fall 2012

Michael Selby

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SPACE

Creating a sense of space on a flat object? Such as a building.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8UxD1dr3TEM&feature=related

LED cube? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dVHP7Nhsn4E&feature=relatedhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2jOtkJAWFkE&feature=related

Allows for 3-dimensional thinking 360 degrees

creating a sense of dimension, rather than relying on the flat surfaces of a printed piece of design

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SURFACEwhere we interact with the design, no longer limited to a computer screen

Im not sold on the table top as an interactive surface, I feel like I would be hitting buttons all the time I would not mean to, what if you get water on the surface? Ect.

But really any surface could respond well to interactive design, off the top of my head I thought of bookcases (like in libraries) where finding a book could be made easier. It could tell you if its been checked out, when it should be back, random info about the book

Armchair of the sofa as a remote? What?

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DATAthe type of information one displays

Some of the most interesting examples I found were in terms of retail. With everything moving to-wards online, minimal interaction, how do you bring that into real life settings?

http://www.psfk.com/2012/05/online-shopping-in-real-world.html

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MAPPINGhow the information is displayed, so much data, how is it organized

Timelines could be successful in interactive design allow for movement through a time, space, etc.

http://timeline.national911memorial.org/#/Explore/3

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PLATFORMThe overall title of your piece, overall concept

Random found Examples:

Strange pillow design stuff ?? What?http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wrfJ9EOSFEU http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DmFLO-fjGsU&feature=related

CPR design thing Good idea, not sure how it relateshttp://www.behance.net/gallery/100-BPM-Simplified-Chest-Compression/5139867

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Notes

First Homework

Ideas Data Platform Visual Form/ Mapping

Surface Interaction

Entertainment industry

Bar chart Wall Touch

Personal reviews/thoughts

Reviews/Text Table Visual

Facts about electricity

Map Lamp Mark making

US history Timeline Globe Touch Sleeping facts Image making Pillow Touch Drinking facts Graphs Glass (Cup) Visual # of people in and out of an office building

See how many people have touched the same door knob (germs)

Door Bell Touch

News articles Headlines Watch Reading Number of Shoes Footprints Rug Walking

across Facts about the weather

Icons/Info/ Stats

Window Touch

Television sched Schedule Remote Scroll-able Class/Work info Schedule, To

Do list Backpack Visual

How much ink is left

Bar chart Pen Visual

Photos Slideshow you can mail to someone

Greeting Card Tactile

What is written on the board

Shared with multiple devices (cal)

Whiteboard Writing/ Transcribing

First Homework

Best Ideas Developed

Data: Video and/or photo

Visual form: Video embedded into printed greeting card

Surface: Card with paper-like thickness, still mail-able

Interaction: The recording of the video or the playing of the video

Idea One: Interactive Greeting Cards

First Homework

Best Ideas Developed

Data: Sleeping patterns/Health indicators recorded by movement/temperature

Visual form: Graphs/explanation

Surface: Pillow (records movement and/or temperature) and Computer screen

(information is transferred/stored online for viewing)

Interaction: Sleeping, Reading data

Idea Two: Sleep Pattern Pillow

First Homework

Best Ideas Developed

Data: Information written on whiteboard

Visual form: Different data will be written in different color (i.e. Calendar facts

written in blue, To-Do list written in red)

Surface: Whiteboard, phone the information is transferred to/stored on

Interaction: Writing on the whiteboard

Idea Three: MultiTask Whiteboard

8 am meeting12 p Lunch (with Sam)2 pm meeting in office

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Multi-task Whiteboard

Data: Information written on whiteboard

Visual form: Different data will be written in different colors (i.e. Calendar facts written in blue, To-Do list written in red)

Surface: Whiteboard, phone the information is transferred to/stored on

Interaction: Writing on the whiteboard

The multi-task whiteboard is a device anyone has access to and can put in their home or office. It is a place to write quick notes or bits of information to oneself (just as a tradition whiteboard serves the same function). However, this multi-task whiteboard then transfers these quick bits of information to another designated device (such as a phone, iPad, com-puter) and sorts it into the appropriate categories. A meeting gets put in the Calendar, a reminder gets put in a To-Do list, a quick note or doodle is sent to the notes application.

overview

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multi-task

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D1 D2

multi-task

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D1 D2

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How it Works

Control PanelAllows one to select where they want this information shared by tapping the corresponding dot with the marker.

MarkerWrites in physical ink (one color)Distinction between where the info is sent is determined by taping selection

WhiteboardHas the physical appearance and touch of an actual whiteboard.

The board is touch sensitive and records the information transcribed to an external device. Therefore, even if erased - evidence of the message remains on the external device.

External DeviceOnce written on the whiteboard, the message will transfer to its designated location

meeting @ 2 p.m.Setting up DeviceEach whiteboard will come with a registration # one enters on their external device, therefore linking the two components

descriptive information

next: storyboard

Answering more ?sWhat size is the whiteboard?Theoretically the whiteboard can be any size. For my demonstration I will use a typical hanging whiteboard one would see in an apartment or behind someones desk.

How many devices can connect with the board?For feasibility reasons, for now I will say the board can connect with up to two devices. When writing on the board, the user will first designate which device theyre connecting to and then which application (Calendar, notes, To Do list, etc.)

What does erasing the board do?When information is erased from the board, it is not erased from the external drive, but rather given a mark of distinction in order to indicate the task was erased from the board. This way, information cannot be lost if accidentally erased or if erased to make more room for new information.

How many applications can one connect to the board?Right now, I see the board as having the capability to connect with up to four applications (Calendar, Reminders, Notes and Contacts). It might also be possible to let the user select the destination for each selector when registering their device.

Therefore...It does not matter where on the board the information is written because you make your selection before writing. Color/Type of dry erase marker is irrelevant because it is based on touch, not ink.

Showing ScaleTypical whiteboard that can be hung in any room

storyboard

Presentation of ProjectA video simulating how the product would work.

This video will show someone interacting with the board, selecting where the information will be stored, writing a message and how the two devices are conected (how when you write on the board it is transcribed into ones phone or other designated device.

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MultiTask Whiteboard

Data: Information written on whiteboard

Visual form: Data written on whiteboard and transcribed to external device

Surface: Whiteboard, phone the information is transferred to/stored on

Interaction: Writing on the whiteboard

The MultiTask whiteboard is a device anyone has access to and can put in their home or office. It is a place to write quick notes or bits of information to oneself (just as a tradition whiteboard serves the same function). However, this multi-task whiteboard then transfers these quick bits of information to another designated device (such as a phone, iPad, com-puter) and sorts it into the appropriate categories. A meeting gets put in the Calendar, a reminder gets put in a To-Do list, a quick note or doodle is sent to the notes application.

overview

video simulation

description of functioning parts

How it Works

meeting with George

SurfaceAn actual dry erase board,

functions as a dry erase board connecting with

a sense of the familiar

MarkerWrites in physical ink (one color)

Setting up DeviceEach whiteboard will come with a registration # one enters on their external device, therefore linking the two components

External DeviceOnce written on the whiteboard, the message will transfer to its designated location

WhiteboardThe board is touch sensitive and records the information transcribed to an external device. Therefore, even if erased - evidence of the message remains on the external device.

using the whiteboard

Step 1: Registering the Device

using the whiteboard

Step 2: Key Words

Using Key words such as a day of the week, To Do or call will determine where in your external device the information will be transcribed to

using the whiteboard

meeting with George

Step 3: External Device

Based on those key words, the information will be transfer to the correct application and even can be sorted within the app.

For instance, Thursday connected the information with the calendar and the correct day of the week.

The symbol @ told the device what time to list the information.

using the whiteboard

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DevicesMy Board

Past Entries

Step 4: Reviewing Past Entries

Past Entries on your board:

10/2/2012

Meeting with George @ 2Call MomTo Do: Clean dishes

10/1/2012

Lunch with Sally ThursdayTake cat to vet

9/29/2012

To Do: take out trash, clean room

9/27/2012

To Do: Laundry

All entries are also stored in the MultiTask app in case a piece of information is sent to the wrong location so the user can override such action.

Also allows the user to keep track of past events. Even if information is erased on the board, it will remain on the external device.

using the whiteboard

Other Specifications:

What size is the whiteboard?The whiteboard can be any size as the board is based on touch, not size.

What does erasing the board do?When information is erased from the board, it is not erased from the external drive, but rather given a mark of distinction in order to indicate the task was erased from the board. This way, information cannot be lost if accidentally erased or if erased to make more room for new information.

How many applications can one connect to the board?Right now, I see the board as having the capability to connect with up to four applications (Calendar, Reminders, Notes and Contacts). It might also be possible to let the user select the destination for each selector when registering their device.

Therefore...It does not matter where on the board the information is written because you make your selection before writing. Color/Type of dry erase marker is irrelevant because it is based on touch, not ink.

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do you want all of your information in one place?

do you love the feeling ofwriting directly on a whiteboard?

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MultiTask WhiteboardThe MultiTask whiteboard is a device anyone has access to and can put in their home or office. It is a place to write quick notes or bits of information to oneself (just as a tradition whiteboard serves the same function). However, this multi-task whiteboard then transfers these quick bits of information to another designated device (such as a phone, iPad, com-puter) and sorts it into the appropriate categories. A meeting gets put in the Calendar, a reminder gets put in a To-Do list, a quick note or doodle is sent to the notes application.

overview

MultiTask Whiteboard

Data: Information written on whiteboard

Visual form: Data written on whiteboard and transcribed to external device

Surface: Whiteboard, phone the information is transferred to/stored on

Interaction: Writing on the whiteboard

The MultiTask whiteboard is a device anyone has access to and can put in their home or office. It is a place to write quick notes or bits of information to oneself (just as a tradition whiteboard serves the same function). However, this multi-task whiteboard then transfers these quick bits of information to another designated device (such as a phone, iPad, com-puter) and sorts it into the appropriate categories. A meeting gets put in the Calendar, a reminder gets put in a To-Do list, a quick note or doodle is sent to the notes application.

overview

video simulation

description of functioning parts

How it Works

Setting up DeviceEach whiteboard will come with a registration # one enters on their external device, therefore linking the two components

description of functioning parts

How it WorksMarkerWrites in physical ink (one color)

Setting up DeviceEach whiteboard will come with a registration # one enters on their external device, therefore linking the two components

description of functioning parts

How it Works

SurfaceAn actual dry erase board,

functions as a dry erase board connecting with

a sense of the familiar

MarkerWrites in physical ink (one color)

Setting up DeviceEach whiteboard will come with a registration # one enters on their external device, therefore linking the two components

description of functioning parts

How it Works

SurfaceAn actual dry erase board,

functions as a dry erase board connecting with

a sense of the familiar

MarkerWrites in physical ink (one color)

Setting up DeviceEach whiteboard will come with a registration # one enters on their external device, therefore linking the two components

WhiteboardThe board is touch sensitive and records the information transcribed to an external device. Therefore, even if erased - evidence of the message remains on the external device.

description of functioning parts

How it Works

SurfaceAn actual dry erase board,

functions as a dry erase board connecting with

a sense of the familiar

MarkerWrites in physical ink (one color)

Setting up DeviceEach whiteboard will come with a registration # one enters on their external device, therefore linking the two components

External DeviceOnce written on the whiteboard, the message will transfer to its designated location

WhiteboardThe board is touch sensitive and records the information transcribed to an external device. Therefore, even if erased - evidence of the message remains on the external device.

using the whiteboard

Step 1: Registering the Device

using the whiteboard

Step 2: Key Words

Using Key words such as a day of the week, To Do or call will determine where in your external device the information will be transcribed to

using the whiteboard

Step 3: External Device

Based on those key words, the information will be transfer to the correct application and even can be sorted within the app.

For instance, Thursday connected the information with the calendar and the correct day of the week.

The symbol @ told the device what time to list the information.

using the whiteboard

Step 4: Reviewing Past Entries

All entries are also stored in the MultiTask app in case a piece of information is sent to the wrong location so the user can override such action.

Also allows the user to keep track of past events. Even if information is erased on the board, it will remain on the external device.

the application

Other uses for the App

using the whiteboard

Other Specifications:

What size is the whiteboard?The whiteboard can be any size as the board is based on touch, not size.

What does erasing the board do?When information is erased from the board, it is not erased from the external drive, but rather given a mark of distinction in order to indicate the task was erased from the board. This way, information cannot be lost if accidentally erased or if erased to make more room for new information.

How many applications can one connect to the board?Right now, I see the board as having the capability to connect with up to four applications (Calendar, Reminders, Notes and Contacts). It might also be possible to let the user select the destination for each selector when registering their device.

Therefore...It does not matter where on the board the information is written because you make your selection before writing. Color/Type of dry erase marker is irrelevant because it is based on touch, not ink.

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Extended Explanation

The MultiTask whiteboard is a device

anyone has access to and can put in

their home or office. It is a place to

write quick notes or bits of informa-

tion to oneself (just as a traditional

whiteboard serves the same func-

tion). However, this multi-task white-

board then transfers these quick bits

of information to another designated

device (such as a phone, iPad, com-

puter) and sorts it into the appropri-

ate categories. A meeting gets put in

the Calendar, a reminder gets put in

a To-Do list, a quick note or doodle is

sent to the notes application.

Your To Dos Transcribed

MultiTask is a sharing of information between a physical whiteboard and an external device.

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This project challenged me and my design capabilities in new ways than Ive experienced before. This is the most open ended project Ive ever dealt with. It took some time to get comfortable enough with the project in order to successfully complete it. I would have preferred a little bit more direction in the beginning. I do not think a few parameters would have limited our brainstorming or design process. I understand one has to take initiative in design, but I feel as though even in real world projects we will be given a project direction. Over-all, I am happy with my final project and felt I pushed through some of the frustrating aspects of this project to overcome it with a successful idea and presentation.