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wk 11 - Feedback, research & refinement of project idea
Before the lecture Monday 17/10/16 we had decided upon following aspects of our project idea:
Framing of problem We want to activate dead spaces in the MRT to draw people’s attention and make them interact with the wall instead of using their mobile phones when the walk through the MRT.
On the same time we believe it can have a positive Read more →
Research on virtual fitting room solutions
Here’s an interesting article on the subject of virtual dressing rooms : https://www.digitalpulse.pwc.com.au/virtual-dressing-rooms/
http://qz.com/497259/could-3d-body-scanning-mean-never-entering-another-dressing-room-again/
Virtual fitting rooms/mirrors using Kinect technology :
Magic mirror 2013 : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gz5ynrfJSDM Timberland augmented reality campaign (kinect technology) 2014 : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5TZmQPdhpak Fitnect : augmented reality 3D fitting (kinect technology) – 2011 (http://wiki.fitnect.hu/index.php/Main_Page) → video demonstration : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1jbvnk1T4vQYou need a kinect or an asus Read more →
Project research
Gamification to improve our world: Yu-kai Chou at TEDx Lausanne
Harnessing the world of play Generic demographic – average gamer 35y/o and 50% men/women Gamification – take elements of games into non-game contexts, takes you don’t want to do but have to Games allow you to be more Engaging/boring/exciting Game elements need to motivate and drive8 Core Drives – We do things based on these Read more →
City-planning (Street-use & cars)
https://youtu.be/ZORzsubQA_M
Of walkable city, filled with markets, sidewalk cafes, and bustling street life
I found this interesting video showcasing Barcelona’s approach to designing the city, integrating the use of side-walks, public spaces, and implementing a new system for car use. It is a rather interesting concept that they are testing out for their grid-like city landscape, and I thought I would like to Read more →
Interview #4/5/6
Interview #4
Participant: Male, 24. Software Engineer.
When is your most recently watched movie? Which movie? 3 weeks ago. Do you have any cinema preference and why? Cathay, better popcorn. If I go with friends, I will go a place that is convenient for us all. If we have a lot of time then distance doesn’t matter. What are the factors that you think are important Read more →Field Trip 3 + Interview #3
A. Field Trip
Location: Vivo City
Movie time: 21 Oct 16 9:30 PM; Interview time: 22 Oct 16 2 PM
Movie: Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children
B. Interview #3
All interview is available @
Participant: Male, 24. Software Engineer.
When is your most recently watched movie? Which movie? Miss Peregrine, yesterday at VIVO Golden Village. Do you have any cinema preference and why? No. As long as it is Read more →Field trip 1 + Interview #1
A. Field Trip
Location: Jurong Point, Golden Village, cinema Hall 2.
Time: 7:10pm – 9:20pm
Movie: Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children
https://youtu.be/VGs1AvQRFFc
B. Interview #1
All interview is available @
Participant: Male, 24. Software Engineer.
When is your most recently watched movie? Which movie? Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children. 1hr ago. Do you have any cinema preference and why? No, I prefer watching movies in my own room at my own Read more →Defining our concept
At our group meeting we discussed the three ideas we had form last class and chose to focus more specifically on utilising the corridor spaces in MRT stations.
Designing on the platforms came a close second as we would be able to tackle a ‘practical’ problem of people waiting in the wrong areas for the train/people getting onto busy carriages when Read more →
Week 10 Final Project Progress 1
Next steps:
Find out what do people want from city guide? What kind of content/ways to present the contents to engage people? How the design could incorporate various demographics? Consider the Read more →Week 1 | Research Questions + Planning
A. Research Questions
1. Primers – movie watching in general
Their most recent movie experience? (When/which movie?/which cinema/around what time)
Any cinema preferences and why? (asking in terms of service/experience/ is there a cinema they always go to?)
What do they usually do after watching a movie?
How do they feel emotionally and physically after watching the movies?
2. Exit hallway
What are their expectations Read more →