Why did you choose this space or object to photograph?

This space showcases the infrastructure of the whole building of ADM made of glass and also the empty green fields on the top of the school. It makes me proud as many of my school mates envy our school’s special infrastructure. Most importantly, it was because the building encompassed the meaning of design within it which made it significant to me as a design student who studies there.

What are some of the characteristics of this alternative virtual space you had created collectively?

The virtual space created involves many different perspectives, ideas and inspirations behind each photo and angle placed to capture the essence of the image. It mapped out a new ADM for me exploring places that I have yet to see. Furthermore, each caption gave me a glimpse and hint of the photographer and the possible significant representation it may have to the person. It became a collection of not just places but a record of how ADM is special to each of us.

Under what circumstances will this alternative virtual space change?

When the people within the buildings have changed, our level of understanding and attachment to the school changes as we go along the years from freshmen to seniors to graduates. Hence, when we look at the virtual space, it can become a form of excitement, progress, history and longing depending on the stage we are at.

Perhaps, when the people viewing the photos have no prior knowledge of the place being photographed, the different scenes in a single location may confuse the viewer. (Image of the building VS Image of the green/forested area). Filters may also affect how the virtual space is viewed.

How does this project relate to what we discussed in the lecture regarding co-creation, the concept of  Do-It-Yourself (DIY) and Do-It-With-Others (DIWO)?

Deciding on the location and taking the photo is generally the work of one person and involves more of the concept of DIY. However, as we move around with each other to the different locations, we often get inspired by the photos and concepts of our friends, giving us an opportunity to discuss and share with one another.

Furthermore, when the different images that were captured are place together using a similar hashtag, #1010adm, I think it becomes a concept of DIWO more than DIY. Despite all of us being in adm, we took pictures of vastly different areas in order to create a new virtual view of ADM.

To an unknown viewer, these images map out and create a perception to those who see the images, such as having both nature and classy infrastructures.

 Even though it was an individual decision on how and where we took the photos, together it provided and allows viewers to come up with one single perception of a place for others to view, thereby bringing all of our individual works together to form something bigger. Hence, the concept of DIWO.